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Spot Removal Tips

What can you do?
Vacuuming is the single most important thing you can do for your carpet.  It removes dry soils which causes permanent wear and makes your carpet look unsightly.  Vacuum in different directions to be sure you are getting as much as you can out.  

Taking off your shoes is just as important. Your shoes track in dirt, grease and causes wear to your carpet.

Everyday Solutions

For the best results, you’ll want to have the following solution agents. More effect results if used in the following sequence.
a) Cold Water
b) Mild Detergent Solution:  Mix 1 tsp. of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm (not hot) water.
c) Ammonia Solution:  Mix 1 tsp. of clear household ammonia (3% solution) with ½ cup of water.
d) Solvent. A dry cleaning solvent (available at hardware stores).
e) Ice. Chill with ice cubes in a plastic bag.  Shatter residue, pick or scrape off and vacuum.
f) Vinegar Solution:  Mix 1/3 cup of white vinegar with 2/3 cup of water.
g) Warm Water (not hot)
h) Clear nail polish remover (preferably acetone)
i) Alcohol or Methylated Spirits Mineral Turpentine
j) Rust Remover
k) Absorbent Powder (ie. Salt, talc, or proprietary absorbent powders)

Types of Stains

  • Alcoholic Beverages a,b
  •     Bleach a,c
  •     Blood a,b
  •     Butter d, b
  •     Candle Wax e,d
  •     Chewing Gum e,d
  •     Chocolate b,c,f
  •     Coffee a,b,d
  •     Colas & Soft Drinks g,b
  •     Cooking Oils d,b
  •     Cream b,d
  •     Egg b
  •     Felt Tip Pen g,b,h
  •     Floor Wax d
  •     Fruit Juice a,b
  •     Furniture Polish d,b,c
  •     Gravy & Sauces g,b
  •     Ink (fountain pen) a,b
  •     Ink (ball point) d,i,b
  •     Ketchup g,b
  •     Lipstick d,b
  •     Milk g,d,b
  •     Mustard b
  •     Oil & Grease d,b
  •     Paint (latex) b,c,d
  •     Paint (oil) i,d,b
  •     Rust d,b,j
  •     Salad Dressing b,d
  •     Shoe Polish d,b
  •     Tar d
  •     Tea a,b,d
  •     Urine (fresh) a,b
  •     Urine (old) b,c,f
  •     Vomit b
  •     Wine k,l
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