Stain Removal Procedures

Listed here are all the procedures referenced by the Stain Chart. Please see the Stain Chart for instructions on treating individual stains.

Procedure A:

Apply dry cleaning fluid, use dry towel or cloth. Blot -- don't rub. Repeat dry cleaning fluid application as above. Blot -- don't rub. Finish with weighted pad of towels.

Procedure B:

Scrape or blot up excess spill. Apply detergent (see cleaning solutions above), use damp towel. Blot -- don't rub. Apply water -- with damp towel. Blot -- finish with weighted pad of towels.

Procedure D:

Scrape or blot up excess spill. Apply detergent (see cleaning solutions above), use damp towel. Blot -- don't rub. Apply ammonia (see cleaning solutions above), use damp towel. Blot -- don't rub. Apply water -- with damp towel. Blot -- finish with weighted pad of towels. Apply white vinegar (undiluted), only after stain is removed.

Procedure G:

Scrape or blot up excess spill. Freeze with ice cubes. Shatter with blunt object such as the back of a spoon. Vacuum chips away before they melt.

Procedure L:

Apply nail polish remover (non-oily acetone type) -- use cotton towel to apply to the spill. Don't wet through to carpet backing. Pick up softened material -- use clean white paper towel and push toward center of the spot to avoid spreading material. Repeat above -- soften and carefully remove a layer of the material each time. Haste may spread the stain and/or damage the carpet.

Procedure M:

Apply detergent solution (see cleaning solutions above), use damp towel, leave 3-5 minutes. Blot -- don't rub. If stain is removed, finish with a water rinse, blot, followed with a pad of weighted paper towels. If stain is not removed, continue as follows. Apply hydrogen peroxide solution (see cleaning solutions above), let stand 2 to 3 hours under a weighted sheet of plastic wrap. Repeat application of hydrogen peroxide and dry under weighted plastic wrap until removal is complete. Apply water with damp towel. Blot -- finish with weighted pad of paper towels. Apply white vinegar (undiluted), only after stain is removed.

Procedure O:

Scrape off excess material. Cover with white cotton towel or brown paper. Apply warm iron until material is absorbed. Be sure towel is large enough to cover the stained area. Take care never to touch the iron to the carpet as the fiber may melt. Change towel or rotate to clean area and repeat until all material is absorbed.

Procedure P:

Vacuum away as much as possible. Loosen remaining material by tapping with a scrub brush or toothbrush. Tap with brush, do not scrub. Vacuum again. Follow with PROCEDURE B.

Procedure Q:

Scrape off excess material. Lightly rub area with a fresh slice of white bread. Complete removal with PROCEDURE A.