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Spot Removal Guide for Carpet
Step by
step advanced treatment recommendations see bottom for spotting
solutions.
BLOOD:
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Apply cool
detergent solution, blot.
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Apply cool
ammonia solution, blot.
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Apply enzyme
detergent, blot.
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Rinse
thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
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If stain
remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution.
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Bleaching
with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide may be necessary.
BUTTER AND
MARGARINE:
-
Apply
dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
-
Apply
detergent solution, blot until dry.
-
Apply vinegar
solution, blot.
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Rinse with
water, blot until dry.
CANDLE WAX:
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Scrape away
as much wax as possible with spatula or dull knife.
-
Apply dry
cleaning solvent.
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Apply POG,
blot
-
Apply
dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
*Refer to
general recommendation for hot iron treatment of wax.
KETCHUP & TOMATO
SAUCE:
-
Apply cool
detergent solution, blot.
-
Apply ammonia
solution, blot.
-
Apply enzyme
detergent, blot.
-
If stain
remains, bleach with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium
perborate.
-
Rinse
thoroughly with water, blot dry.
CHOCOLATE:
-
Scrape away
as much as possible with spatula or dull knife.
-
Apply cool
detergent solution, blot.
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Apply ammonia
solution, blot.
-
Apply vinegar
solution, blot.
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Apply enzyme
detergent, blot.
-
Rinse
thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
COFFEE:
-
Apply
detergent solution, blotting frequently.
-
Apply vinegar
solution, blot.
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Cover with
dry towels until dry.
CRAYON:
-
Apply
dry-cleaning solvent.
-
Apply POG,
blot.
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Apply
dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
-
Apply
detergent solution, blot.
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Rinse with
water, blot until dry.
FOOD COLORING:
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Apply
detergent solution, blotting frequently. A dried stain of
food coloring will most likely spread when wet. Repeat until
color is no longer transferred to towel.
-
Apply ammonia
solution, blot.
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Rinse
thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
FURNITURE STAIN:
-
Apply
dry-cleaning solvent.
-
Apply POG,
blot.
-
Apply
dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
-
Apply
detergent solution, blot.
-
Rinse with
water, blot until dry.
Unfortunately, a furniture stain is nearly impossible to remove
completely.
GRASS:
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Apply amyl
acetate if available to remove chlorophyll, blot.
-
Apply enzyme
detergent, blot.
-
Rinse with
water, blot.
-
Apply ammonia
solution, blot.
-
Apply vinegar
solution, blot.
-
Rinse with
water, blot until dry.
Bleaching or
professional stripping may be necessary.
INK(Ballpoint):
-
Apply
dry-cleaning solvent.
-
Apply POG,
blot.
-
If stain
remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution.
INK (India):
-
Apply
dry-cleaning solvent.
-
Apply POG,
blot.
-
Apply
dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
-
Apply
detergent solution, blot.
-
Apply ammonia
solution, blot.
-
Rinse with
water, blot until dry.
JAM & JELLY:
-
Apply
detergent solution, blot.
-
Apply vinegar
solution, blot.
-
Rinse with
water, blot.
-
Apply enzyme
detergent, blot.
-
Rinse with
water, blot until dry.
LIPSTICK:
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Scrape off
excess with spatula or dull knife.
-
Apply POG,
blot making sure not to reapply stain into fabric.
-
Apply
dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
-
Apply
detergent, blot.
-
Apply ammonia
solution, blot.
-
Apply vinegar
solution, blot.
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Rinse with
water, blot until dry.
Try to avoid
wet cleaning on wool.
Use POG and dry-cleaning solvents as long as possible.
MILDEW:
-
Apply enzyme
detergent, blot.
-
Apply ammonia
solution, blot.
-
Rinse
thoroughly with water, blot.
-
Apply
solution of oxidizing bleach (chlorine or perborate) Do not
use chlorine bleach on wool or silk.
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Rinse
thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
MUD:
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Brush or
scrape away as much excess mud as possible.
-
Apply
detergent solution, blot.
-
Apply ammonia
solution, blot.
-
Rinse
thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
-
If stain
remains, apply POG and dry-cleaning solvent alternately,
blot until dry.
MUSTARD:
-
Apply
detergent solution, blot.
-
Apply vinegar
solution, blot.
-
Apply enzyme
detergent, blot.
-
If stain
remains, rust remover (Oxalic acid solution) or bleaching
may be necessary.
Do not use
ammonia or alkalies.
NAIL POLISH:
-
Apply
dry-cleaning solvent.
-
Apply amyl
acetate if available or nail polish remover -PRETEST
INCONSPICUOUS AREA FIRST.
-
If stain
remains, apply detergent solution, blot until dry.
-
Apply ammonia
solution, blot.
-
Apply vinegar
solution, blot.
-
Rinse with
water, blot until dry.
PAINT (Oil
based):
-
Apply
detergent solution, blot.
-
Apply ammonia
solution, blot.
-
Rinse with
water, blot until dry.
-
Apply POG,
blot.
-
Apply
dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
PAINT (Water
based):
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Check label
on paint or specific thinner or solvent OR
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Apply
dry-cleaning solvent.
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Apply POG,
blot.
-
Apply
dry-cleaning solvent, blot
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Alternate
steps 2 and 3 until stain is removed.
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If stain
persists, weight down the stain with towels dampened with
dry-cleaning for several hours to loosen, blot with solvent.
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Apply several
drops of detergent solution and work into the stain, blot.
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Apply ammonia
solution, blot.
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Alternate
steps 2 and 3 and 6 until stain is removed.
Rinse
thoroughly with warm water, blot until dry.
SHOE POLISH:
-
Apply
dry-cleaning solvent.
-
Apply POG,
blot.
-
Apply
dry-cleaning solution, blot.
-
Apply
detergent solution, blot.
-
Apply ammonia
solution, blot.
-
Rinse
thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
-
If stain
persists, bleaching or professional stripping may be
necessary.
URINE:
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Blot as much
as possible if still wet.
-
Apply
detergent solution, blot.
-
Apply ammonia
solution, blot
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Apply vinegar
solution, blot.
-
Rinse
thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
-
If stain
remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution.
-
Bleaching
with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate might be
necessary.
Urine stains may
cause permanent dye removal from fibers.
VOMIT:
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Blot as much
as possible.
-
Apply enzyme
detergent, blot.
-
Apply ammonia
solution, blot.
-
Apply vinegar
solution, blot.
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Rinse with
water, blot until dry.
WINE:
-
Apply
detergent solution, blot.
-
Apply vinegar
solution, blot.
-
Apply ammonia
solution, blot.
-
If necessary,
bleach with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate.
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Rinse
thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
(If all else
fails, switch to Chardonnay)!!
Spotting Solutions
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 chlorine bleach.
DETERGENT
SOLUTION -
Mix one
teaspoonful of a colorless, mild detergent or dishwashing liquid
in a cup of lukewarm water.
DRY-CLEANING
SOLVENT -
Volatile dry
spotter or a commercial spotter such as Thoro, CArbona,
Energize, K2R. Use in small amounts...can be harmful in sizing,
backings or stuffing material.
DO NOT use
gasoline, lighter fluid or carbon tetrachloride.
POG -
Paint, oil and
grease remover; available in hardware stores. Use extremely
small amounts with extreme caution!

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