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General
treatment recommendations for specific stains (see right for <1-5>
explanations or click <#> for quick link)
ANIMAL WASTE..detergent or ammonia
(see<1>), vinegar
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE..detergent, vinegar
ASHES..detergent, dry cleaning fluid
BALL POINT PEN..dry cleaning fluid
BEER..detergent, vinegar
BLEACH..detergent, vinegar
BLOOD..water (see <2>)
BUTTER..detergent
CANDLE WAX..(see <3>)
CANDY..detergent, vinegar
CATSUP..detergent
CHEWING GUM..(see <4>)
CHOCOLATE..detergent, vinegar
COFFEE..detergent, vinegar
COSMETICS..dry cleaning fluids,
detergent, ammonia, vinegar
COUGH SYRUP..detergent
DYE (water based)..detergent, ammonia,
vinegar
EGG..detergent, ammonia, vinegar
FRUIT AND FRUIT JUICE..detergent,
ammonia, vinegar
FURNITURE POLISH..dry cleaning fluid,
detergent, ammonia, vinegar
GLUE (water soluble)..detergent,
ammonia, vinegar
GRAVY..detergent
GREASE..dry cleaning fluid
HOUSEHOLD CEMENT..dry cleaning fluid
ICE CREAM..detergent, ammonia, vinegar
INK..dry cleaning fluid, detergent,
ammonia, vinegar
LIPSTICK..dry cleaning fluid,
detergent, ammonia, vinegar
MARGARINE..detergent
MERTHIOLATE..dry cleaning fluids,
detergent
MILK..detergent, ammonia, vinegar
MUD, DIRT, CLAY..detergent
MUSTARD..detergent, vinegar
NAIL POLISH..dry cleaning fluid
OILS..dry cleaning fluid, detergent,
ammonia, vinegar
PAINT..(see <5>)
PERFUME..dry cleaning fluid,
detergent, vinegar
POTTING SOIL..let dry overnight;
vacuum carefully with hose end of a canister vacuum. Use water and
detergent on any residual soil
SALAD DRESSING..dry cleaning fluid,
detergent, vinegar
SHOE POLISH..dry cleaning fluid,
detergent, vinegar
SOFT DRINK..detergent, ammonia,
vinegar
SOOT..detergent, vinegar
SYRUP..detergent, vinegar
TAR..dry cleaning fluid
TEA..detergent, vinegar
URINE,
ANIMAL FECES..detergent, vinegar (see <1>)
UNKNOWN
STAINS..detergent, dry cleaning fluid
VOMIT..detergent, ammonia, vinegar
WINE..vinegar, detergent (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
it, contact Doc's for a professional spotting, extraction and cleaning for
best result. 303-771-4632 or email: info@docsofdenver.com.
<1>
If Animal urine and
feces are not removed properly, they will often react with carpet dyes
leaving a permanent stain. Urine will soak into the carpet backing and/or
pad; after drying, the residue will breed odor-causing bacteria that is
very difficult to remove. Professional help is advised.
<2>
Use COOL water first
on fresh blood to prevent setting the stain. Continue using only water to
rid the blood from area.
<3>
Candle wax can be
removed by covering the affected area with several layers of dry cloth
towel(s) and applying a warm iron on top of the towels. The wax will
soften and attract to the heat thus becoming absorbed into the clean
towel. Change towels often to properly absorb the wax. Do not overheat as
some synthetic fibers within carpets have a low melting point. Any
remaining residue can be removed with dry cleaning fluid.
<4>
Chewing gum can
removed by freezing it with ice and cracking it from the affected area.
Place several ice cubes in a sealed plastic bag and apply to gum until
frozen. After cracking away as much gum as possible, remove any remaining
residue with dry cleaning fluid.
<5> Use a detergent
solution (one teaspoon neutral detergent such as Dreft, Vel, Trend or
Ivory Liquid to one cup water) for water-based paint spills. Use a dry
cleaning fluid or the recommended cleaning solution (on the can which came
with the product) for oil-based paint spills. Use a dry cleaning fluid on
dried paint. If you should plan to contact a professional carpet cleaner
for large spills, do your best to prevent the paint from drying by
covering the affected area until a professional is able to arrive. Water
based paint should be covered with a wet towel and plastic. Oil-based
paint may simply be covered with plastic.
Quick
Links:
Beginning
Spotting Tips
Advanced
Spotting Chart
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