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How to remove 24 Common Stains

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DIRECTIONS SPOTTING SOLUTIONS
  1. Treat a spill or stain immediately.
  2. Remove excess material by blotting with a clean white absorbent material or by scraping wiht a dull-edge knife or ruler
  3. Over Wet. Prior to application, test removal agent in an inconspicous place. If it doesn't discolor then proceed with the removal of the spot or stain.
  4. After carpet dries, then gently brush pile to restore texture.
  5. Some stains require professional treatment. If you are not sure of proper treatment, please give us a call.
AMMONIA SOLUTION: Mix one tablespoon of clean household ammonia with one-half cup of water.

BLEACH: Use hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate, present in Snowy or Clorox II. DO NOT use clorine bleach.

DRY-CLEANING SOLVENT: Volatile dry spotter of a commercial spotter such as Carbona, Energine, K2R.
Use in small amounts...can be harmful to sizings, backings or stuffing material. DO NOT use gasoline, lighter fluid or carbon tetrachloride.

ENZYME DETERGENT: Mix a solution of enzyme detergent following the directions on the label. DO NOT SOAK. Allow the solution to remain on the stain for the recommended length of time before removing.

POG: Paint, oil and grease remover, available in hardware stores.

VINEGAR SOLUTION: Mix one-third cup of white household vinegar with two-thirds cup of water.

 

STAIN SOLUTION
BLOOD
  1. Apply cool detergent solution, blot.
  2. Apply cool ammonia solution, blot.
  3. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
  4. Rinse thoroughly with water and blot until dry.
  5. If stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution.
  6. Bleaching with a 3-5% hydrogen peroxide may be necessary.
BUTTER &
MARGARINE
  1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
  2. Apply detergent solution and blot until dry.
  3. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
  4. Rinse thoroughly with water and blot until dry.
CANDLE WAX
  1. Scrape off as much as possible with spatula or dull knife.
  2. Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
  3. Apply POG, blot.
  4. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
CATSUP &
TOMATO SAUCE
  1. Apply cool detergent solution, blot.
  2. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
  3. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
  4. If stain remains, bleach with a 3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate.
  5. Rinse thoroughly with water and blot until dry.
CHOCOLATE
  1. Scrape off as much as possible with spatula or dull knife.
  2. Apply cool detergent solution, blot.
  3. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
  4. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
  5. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
  6. Rinse thoroughly with water and blot until dry.
COFFEE
  1. Apply detergent solution, blotting frequently.
  2. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
  3. Cover with dry towels until dry.
CRAYONS
  1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
  2. Apply POG, blot.
  3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
  4. Apply detergent solution, blot.
  5. Rinse thoroughly with water and blot until dry.
FOOD COLORING
  1. Apply detergent solution, blotting frequently. A dried stain will probably spread when wet.
  2. Apply step 1 until color is no longer transferred to the towel.
  3. Apply POG, blot.
  4. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
  5. Rinse thoroughly with water and blot until dry.
FURNITURE STAIN
  1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
  2. Apply POG, blot.
  3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
  4. Apply detergent solution, blot.
  5. Rinse thoroughly with water and blot until dry. This stain is almost impossible to remove completely.
GRASS
  1. Apply amyl acetate if available to remove chlorophyll, blot.
  2. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
  3. Rinse with water, blot.
  4. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
  5. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
  6. Rinse with water, blot. Bleaching (or professional stripping) may be necessary.
INK
(ballpoint)
  1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
  2. Apply POG, blot.
  3. If stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution.
INK
(india)
  1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
  2. Apply POG, blot.
  3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
  4. Apply detergent solution, blot.
  5. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
  6. Rinse thoroughly with water and blot until dry.
JAM & JELLY
  1. Apply detergent solution, blot.
  2. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
  3. Rinse with water, blot.
  4. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
  5. Rinse with water, blot.
LIPSTICK
  1. Scrape off as much as possible with spatula or dull knife.
  2. Apply POG, blot, making sure not to reapply stain onto fabric.
  3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
  4. Apply detergent solution, blot.
  5. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
  6. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
  7. Rinse with water and blot until dry. Try to avoid wet cleaning on wool. Use POG and dry-cleaning solvents as long as possible.
MILDEW
  1. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
  2. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
  3. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot.
  4. Apply solution of oxidizing bleach (chlorine or perborate). Do not use chlorine bleach on wool or silk.
  5. Rinse thoroughly with water and blot until dry.
MUD
  1. Brush or scrape off as much as possible.
  2. Apply detergent solution, blot.
  3. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
  4. Rinse thoroughly with water and blot until dry.
  5. If stain remains, apply POG and dry-cleaning solvent alternately, blot until dry.
MUSTARD
  1. Apply detergent solution, blot.
  2. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
  3. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
  4. If stain remains, rust remover (oxalic acid solution) or bleaching may be necessary. Do not use ammonia or alkalies.
NAIL POLISH
  1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
  2. Apply amyl acetate if available, or nail polish remover - PRETEST FIRST.
  3. If stain remains, apply detergent solution, blot until dry.
  4. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
  5. Rinse with water, blot until dry.
PAINT
(oil)
  1. Apply detergent solution, blot.
  2. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
  3. Rinse with water, blot until dry.
  4. Apply POG, blot.
  5. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
PAINT
(water)
    Check label on paint for specific thinner or solvent OR
     
  1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
  2. Apply POG, blot.
  3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
  4. Alternate steps 2 and 3 until stain is removed.
  5. If stain persists, weight down the stain with towels dampened with dry-cleaning solvent for several hours to loosen, blot with solvent.
  6. Apply several drops of detergent solution and work into the stain, blot.
  7. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
  8. Alternate steps 2, 3, and 6 until stain is removed.
  9. Rinse thoroughly with water and blot until dry.
SHOE POLISH
  1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
  2. Apply POG, blot.
  3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
  4. Apply detergent solution, blot.
  5. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
  6. Rinse thoroughly with water and blot until dry.
  7. If stain persists, bleaching (or professional stripping) may be necessary.
URINE
  1. blot up as much as possible if still wet.
  2. Apply detergent solution, blot.
  3. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
  4. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
  5. Rinse thoroughly with water and blot until dry.
  6. If stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution.
  7. Bleaching with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate might be necessary. Urine stains may cause permanent dye removal from fibers.
VOMIT
  1. Blot up as much as possible.
  2. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
  3. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
  4. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
  5. Rinse with water, blot until dry.
WINE
  1. Apply detergent solution, blot.
  2. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
  3. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
  4. Bleaching with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate might be necessary.
  5. Rinse thoroughly with water and blot until dry.

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