STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE

Water Soluble Stains

Baby Formula  Beer      Blood      Candy

Catsup  Clay        Coffee         Cranberry Juice

Cologne         Cola        Feces           Fruit Punch/Juice

Food Stains        Graphite       Ice Cream     Jelly

Kool Aid   Latex Paint       Liquor     Mouthwash

Mustard               Rust        Soft Drinks              Soil Spots         

Syrup   Tea         Tomato Juice     Urine

Vinegar     Vomit            Watercolors  Wine       

For these types of stains read below

or scroll down directly to Step A. 

IT IS IMPORTANT TO ACT QUICKLY!

These contaminates usually consist of surface litter, dry dust, grit and various soils, beverages, and non-greasy food stains that tend to adhere to the fibers making their removal by vacuuming difficult.  Some of these contaminates have a tendency to spread with foot traffic if not cleaned as soon as possible.  Always start by removing loose soils. Dry blot wet soils with a clean white terry cloth towel.  If the stain persists, use the appropriate cleaning method outlined in the following Cleaning Methods Guide,

Steps A & B.  NOTE:  You should blot Watercolor stains using isopropyl alcohol until no more stain will transfer onto the white terry cloth towel.

For Water Soluble Stains, start with Step A.  If stain remains, proceed with Step B.  If stains continues to remain after you complete Step A & B, chances are you will need professional assistance at this point.  We are available 24 hours for Emergency Spot Cleaning.   See contact numbers.

Oil-Based Stains

Acne Medication   Asphalt*        Asphalt Sealer        Butter

Chocolate  Chocolate Milk    Crayon   Cooking Oil

Cosmetics      Felt Marker    Furniture Dye          Glue*

Grease (Black)   Gravy  Gum* Hand Cream

Ink  Iodine       MargarineMayonnaise

Medicines  Milk    Nail PolishOil

Oil Based Paints  Ointment  Salad Dressing   Shoe Polish

Tar*VarnishWax*

Furniture Polish (oil based)

This type of stain is usually the most difficult to clean.

For oil-based stains,  use a commercially available volatile or citrus solvent spotter.  WARNING:  Never apply solvents directly to your carpet.  Solvent spotters should be applied to a white, terry cloth towel to be used for blotting.  If the stain remains, proceed with the Step A cleaning method shown below.  If stain persists, you will need professional assistance.  We are available 24 hours for Emergency Spot Cleaning.  See contact numbers. 

                      

CLEANING METHODS

STEPS A & B

If is important that you ACT QUICKLY!  Stains that are more difficult may require multiple cleanings.  (When more than one step is recommended, proceed to the second solution only if after several applications of the first solution, the stain is not removed.)

Step A

1.  Remove loose dirt and dry blot excess stain (with white terry cloth towel).

2.  Dampen with lukewarm water for one minute and blot with towel.

3.  Repeat until no stain is evident on towel.

4.  If stain persists, use 1/2 teaspoon liquid hand/dish detergent containing no lanolin or bleach, mixed with 1 pint of water and blot into stained area using a terry cloth towel.  Dampen with clear, lukewarm water to remove detergent and blot dry.

5*.  If stain persists, add water again, fold terry cloth at least 1/2" thick and place over stain with weight (like a brick or something heavy to set on top).  Check toweling every five minutes,or until carpet is stain free.  This procedure may need to be repeated with deep stains.

6.  Gently brush up pile and allow to dry before walking on carpet.

* If stain persists, blot with 3% hydrogen peroxide.  Always pretest an inconspicuous area of carpet when using hydrogen peroxide before attempting to clean the stain.  Professional cleaning may be required.

WARNING:  Do not attempt to clean acne medication, cosmetics or hand cream stains using hydrogen peroxide.

Step B

1.  Vacuum particles, soften stain with alcohol or dry cleaning solvent, and blot immediately with white terry cloth towel.

2.  If stain persists, follow guidelines 4-6 of Step A.

3.  Gently brush up pile and allow to dry before walking on carpet.

Cautions

1.  Many spot removal solutions leave residue in carpet that can attract soil.  A mist-type sprayer containing the recommended cleaning solution  (we recommend FOLEX) is recommended to prevent over wetting.  Upon completion of spot cleaning, thoroughly rinse the area with lukewarm tap water.  Several rinses may be necessary to completely remove residue.

2.  Be careful not to saturate the carpet to the backing, carpet padding or sub flooring.

3.  Never use any of the solutions in concentrations stronger than those recommended here.  Always follow all warnings and precautions listed on containers aof commercially available spot cleaners.

4.  Spot clean starting from the outside of the stain and work towards the center.

5.  Whenever recommended, be certain to pretest the cleaning solution in an inconspicuous area before attemtpting to clean the stain.

Cleanday Carpet Care or it's affiliates are not liable for damages occuring from Stain Removal Guide.  Use at your own risk.

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