CONTACT DYNAMO CLEAN TO REMOVE ANY STUBBORN STAINS ON YOUR CARPETS OR UPHOLSTERY
​ IF WE CAN'T GET IT OUT NO ONE CAN

A stand alone service or part of a full clean...
​Accidents will happen and in circumstances where the stain is stubborn and 'at home' remedies are just not providing results give us a call.  If you want a fast call-out response and reliable results for your carpets and upholstery in TORBAY, SOUTH HAMS, TEIGNBRIDGE, EXETER, EAST DEVON, and PLYMOUTH you are in the right place. Booking with Dynamo Clean makes sure you get the best service, clean and results possible. We aim to be the FIRST CHOICE in South Devon. 

​Had an accident? Stain won't budge? Call Dynamo clean for a reliably fast service!

There's no point crying over spilt milk...or coffee, tea, red wine, etc

  • No job too small or accident too big. Dynamo clean can help
  • Fast action is required when any kind of spillage occurs to prevent your soft furnishings from staining
  • Always have a selection of items in your home to help deal with spillages
  • See general tips for stain removal below as recommended by the National Carpet Cleaners Association
  • If in doubt call a professional
  • A lot of advice found online can often further damage your furnishings or make a stain permanent
  • If the stain is stubborn and 'at home' remedies are not working, your next step is to call Dynamo Clean

Emergency Tips for Spills and Stains

First and foremost, Don't Panic!
Accidents will happen and most can be resolved, sometimes not without the help of a professional...
If something gets spilled on to your carpet, prompt action is required to prevent staining.
Be Prepared
It is the recommendation of the National Carpet Cleaners Association to have the following items and solutions to hand for dealing with spillages as soon as possible

  • Clean white absorbent cloth or towel
  • Dry Cleaning Solution - Surgical Spirit (usually available from local Chemists)
  • Detergent Solution - One teaspoonful of gentle detergent for washing woollens, to half a pint (0.3 litres) of warm water
  • Detergent Vinegar Solution - Add one teaspoonful of white (not malt) vinegar to the Detergent Solution
  • Ammonia Solution - One teaspoonful of branded household Ammonia (available from hardware stores) to one cup of warm water

​General Tips
  • Do not over-wet into backing materials
  • Always test any solution/detergent on an inconspicuous area of carpet prior to treating a stain
  • Use detergents at recommended dilution ratios
  • Scrape up or blot up any excess prior to treatment
  • Blot, never rub or scrub
  • Do not use inappropriate detergents on carpets or upholstery i.e. (washing up liquid, wash powders, household bleach, disinfectants)
  • Always work from the outside of the stain inward to avoid spreading
  • Always apply the cleaning fluid to the absorbent spotting material not directly onto the carpet or fabric
  • Encourage quick drying (carefully use a hairdryer on mild heat to assist)
  • Deal with stains as quickly as possible for increased chances of success
  • Keep the fabric or carpet as dry as possible
Alcohol, Coffee, Tea, Liquid Foods, Urine
  • Blot up surplus spillage
  • Use Detergent Vinegar Solution, a little at a time
  • Work from the outer edge of the stain inwards
  • Frequently blot with dry cloths
  • See below for final rinse procedure
Chocolate, Sweets, Blood, Glue, Egg, Ice Cream, Milk, Soft Drinks, Vomit
  • Scrape up excess with a blunt knife
  • Use a Detergent Solution starting at the outer edge
  • Blot dry
  • Follow up with Ammonia Solution
  • Blot dry
  • See below for final rinse procedure
Solids, Fats, Tar, Chewing Gum, Oil, Ointment, Shoe Polish
  • Scrape up excess with a blunt knife
  • Use a Dry Cleaning Solution followed by Detergent 
  • Vinegar Solution
  • Blot dry
  • See below for final rinse procedure
Unknown Stains
  • Scrape up or blot surplus spillage
  • Use a Dry Cleaning Solution followed by clean lukewarm water
  • Blot dry
  • If further treatment is needed, use either Detergent or Detergent Vinegar Solution
  • Blot dry
  • See below for final rinse procedure
Final Rinse Procedure (applicable to all above methods of stain removal)
  • Mix one-part white vinegar and four-parts water
  • Pour mixture into a spray bottle and spray over the stained area
  • Blot dampened area (do not rub) to remove excess moisture
  • Spread white kitchen towel (stacked 6-8 sheets deep) or absorbent cloth over the affected area and place a weight, such as a telephone directory, on top
  • Leave overnight and repeat if necessary

​Whilst the stain removal guide may be basic, it should help prevent some quite common and expensive DIY stain removal damage. Unfortunately, there can never be a guarantee of complete removal of a stain, but the correct routine will give your professional cleaner, when called in, the best possible chance of success.
REMEMBER: Act Quickly. Scrape up solids, blot up liquids. Take plenty of time, it is worth the effort. Mix the solution accurately and test it on an 'out of the way' piece of carpet. Always work from the outer edge of the stain to the centre. Dab or blot rather than scrub or rub. And, most importantly, NEVER OVER-WET.
NOTE: We are aware that some new carpets have been subjected to anti-static and soil-resistant treatments. Even when these have been applied, it is wise to follow the stain removal procedures suggested.

NCCA Recommended Advice

We believe that your experience of our service is as important as the service itself. We like to give our customers peace of mind and therefore, offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are not 100% satisfied with something we do, please tell us. We will put it right.

TESTIMONIALS

Above and beyond!
I was beyond pleased with my carpet clean from Michal at Dynamo Clean. Having just started weaning my 7 month old, and also having a nearly 2 year old who loves mess, my carpet has been getting progressively more trashed!! Michal totally erased all traces of mushed in banana and avocado and not only that, after an unfortunate meeting between a felt tip pen and the arm of out leather armchair (I'm sure my son will rival Picasso one day!) Michal completely cleaned away any trace of the purple snuggles!! We will certainly be using their services again.  ​
Verity Hyde, Brixham
Outstanding carpet cleaning angel sent from carpet heaven. I had a nightmare this morning and contacted 3 different carpet people to clean it for me, only this one responded straight away and could get to me in the afternoon so I was already pretty impressed! They did everything they said and more, their service is outstanding and how they got my foundation out from the carpet leaving NO MARKS AT ALL I will literally never know. It was a foundation/carpet hell that I caused and I thought it would at least leave a mark. Very happy customer and now telling everyone about how amazing you are. Will definitely hold onto your number just in case!!
Jennifer Sleeman-Keen, Plymouth
SCOTCH GUARDING YOUR CARPET IS IDEAL FOR PET OWNERS. No one likes to come down in the morning to see that the dog has vomited on your expensive lounge carpet, do they? But thankfully when I last had my carpets cleaned by Michal he also applied a stain resistant afterwards. This means that the invisible barrier gives protection to the fibres to delay the spillage soaking right into the carpet, therefore allowing me some extra time to scrape up the mess and blot as much out as I can. I’m going to call him now to arrange a thorough carpet stain removal because he has the best products and kit!
Jane Rudge, Brixham



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