How to Remove Ice Melt/Rock Salt from Carpet

Ice melt is tracked onto carpet during the winter months. The heaviest buildup is usually in the entry areas of a building. It will appear white and crusty on carpet.

 

Basic Method

  1. Vacuum carpet thoroughly.
  2. Apply Matrix Target Tannin Stain Remover diluted at 6 oz per gallon of water. 
  3. Agitate with a pile brush or a Grandi Groom. Let it dwell on the carpet for 10–15 minutes.
  4. Thoroughly rinse and extract the area with Matrix All Fiber Rinse diluted at 6 oz per gallon of water in a portable or truck-mounted extractor.
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Grandi Groom Rake, Head Only, 18 Inch
Grandi Groom SKU# CA-HOGG-EA
This carpet-grooming rake is used by more professional carpet cleaners than any other!
$33.78
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Matrix® Target Tannin Stain Remover
Matrix SKU# MX-TTSR...
Target is ideal for removing alkalines and tannin stains, such as coffee, tea, urine, perfume, and others. This acid-side spotter can also be used for correcting browning, dye reversal, and setting fugitive dyes. It is also excellent for removing ice melt residue.

Starting at $13.59

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Matrix® All Fiber Rinse
Matrix SKU# MX-AFR...
All Fiber Rinse rinses away every trace of dirt and cleaning solution, leaving behind a residue-free carpet that's squeaky clean and soft to the touch. For best results, use All Fiber Rinse after cleaning with Matrix Grand Slam Pre-Spray.

Starting at $20.78

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Grandi Groom Carpet Rake
Grandi Groom SKU# CA-G180-EA
Use the Grandi Groom to agitate pre-sprays with ease, allowing the chemical to reach soils and dissolve them prior to extraction. It's also great for grooming carpet after cleaning to promote a better appearance and faster drying.
$42.91

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