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Step by step advanced
treatment recommendations (see right for spotting
solutions or click here for quick link).
BLOOD..1.) Apply cool detergent
solution, blot. 2.) Apply cool ammonia solution, blot. 3.) Apply enzyme
detergent, blot. 4.) Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry. 5.) If
stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution. 6.) Bleaching
with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide may be necessary.
BUTTER AND MARGARINE..1.) Apply
dry-cleaning solvent, blot. 2.) Apply detergent solution, blot until dry.
3.) Apply vinegar solution, blot. 4.) Rinse with water, blot until dry.
CANDLE WAX..1.) Scrape away as much
wax as possible with spatula or dull knife. 2.) Apply dry cleaning
solvent. 3.) Apply POG, blot 4.) Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot. *Refer
to general recommendation <3> for hot
iron treatment of wax.
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 3-5% hydrogen
peroxide or sodium perborate. 5.) Rinse thoroughly with water, blot dry.
CHOCOLATE..1.) Scrape away 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, blot
until dry.
COFFEE.. 1.) Apply detergent solution,
blotting frequently. 2.) Apply vinegar solution, blot. 3.) Cover with dry
towels until dry.
CRAYON..1.) Apply dry-cleaning
solvent. 2.) Apply POG, blot. 3.) Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot. 4.)
Apply detergent solution, blot. 5.) Rinse with water, blot until dry.
FOOD COLORING..1.) 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. 2.) Apply ammonia solution, blot. 3.) Rinse thoroughly with water,
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 with water, blot until
dry. Unfortunately, a furniture stain is nearly 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 until dry. 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)..
Apply dry-cleaning solvent. 2.) Apply POG, blot. 3.) Apply dry-cleaning
solvent, blot. 4.) Apply detergent solution, blot. 5.) Apply ammonia
solution, blot. 6.) Rinse with water, 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 until
dry.
LIPSTICK..1.) Scrape off excess with
spatula or dull knife. 2.) Apply POG, blot making sure not to reapply
stain into fabric. 3.) Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot. 4.) Apply
detergent, blot. 5.) Apply ammonia solution, blot. 6.) Apply vinegar
solution, blot. 7.) Rinse with water, 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,
blot until dry.
MUD..1.) Brush or scrape away as much
excess mud as possible. 2.) Apply detergent solution, blot. 3.) Apply
ammonia solution, blot. 4.) Rinse thoroughly with water, 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. 2.) Apply amyl acetate if available or nail polish remover -
PRETEST INCONSPICUOUS AREA FIRST. 3.) If stain remains, apply detergent
solution, blot until dry. 4.) Apply ammonia solution, blot. 5.) Apply
vinegar solution, blot. 6.) Rinse with water, blot until dry.
PAINT (Oil based)..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 based)..Check label on
paint or specific thinner or solvent OR 1.) Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
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 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 and 3 and 6 until stain is removed. 9.) Rinse thoroughly
with warm water, blot until dry.
SHOE POLISH..1.) Apply dry-cleaning
solvent. 2.) Apply POG, blot. 3.) Apply dry-cleaning solution, blot. 4.)
Apply detergent solution, blot. 5.) Apply ammonia solution, blot. 6.)
Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry. 7.) If stain persists,
bleaching or professional stripping may be necessary.
URINE..1.) Blot 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,
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 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.) If necessary, bleach with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate.
5.) Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry. (If all else fails,
switch to Chardonnay)!!
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for a specific spot or spill treatment above; it is advisable, before
applying any treatment or technique, you begin by familiarizing yourself
with the beginning spotting information at left. Browse our General
Spotting Chart.
If
unable to remove spot, try Advanced
Spotting Tips. If
you have doubts about what may have caused the stain and/or how to remove
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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. Use
extremely small amounts with extreme caution as overuse can damage carpet
backing!
POG - Paint, oil and grease
remover; available in hardware stores. Use extremely small amounts with
extreme caution as overuse can damage carpet backing!
VINEGAR SOLUTION
- Mix one-third cup of white household vinegar with two-thirds
cup of water.
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