Spot Removal Guide

Step by step advanced treatment

recommendations; see below for spotting solutions.

Spot Removal Guide for Carpet

BLOOD:

• Apply cool detergent solution, blot.
• Apply cool ammonia solution, blot.
• Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
• Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
• If stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution.
• 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.
• Rinse with water, blot until dry.

CANDLE WAX:

• Scrape away as much wax as possible with spatula or dull knife.
• Apply dry cleaning solvent.
• 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.
• Apply ammonia solution, blot.
• Apply vinegar solution, blot.
• Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
• Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.

COFFEE:

• Apply detergent solution, blotting frequently.
• Apply vinegar solution, blot.
• Cover with dry towels until dry.

CRAYON:

• Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
• Apply POG, blot.
• Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
• Apply detergent solution, blot.
• Rinse with water, blot until dry.

FOOD COLORING:

• 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.
• 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:

• Apply amyl acitate 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:

• 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.
• 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.
• Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.

MUD:

• 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 acitate 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):

• Check label on paint or specific thinner or solvent OR
• Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
• Apply POG, blot.
• Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot
• Alternate steps 2 and 3 until stain is removed.
• If stain persists, weight down the stain with towels dampened with dry-cleaning for several hours to loosen, blot with solvent.
• Apply several drops of detergent solution and work into the stain, blot.
• Apply ammonia solution, blot.
• 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:

• Blot as much as possible if still wet.
• Apply detergent solution, blot.
• Apply ammonia solution, blot
• 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:

• Blot as much as possible.
• Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
• Apply ammonia solution, blot.
• Apply vinegar solution, blot.
• 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.
• 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, 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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