Use And Care Manual

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Stain Removal Methods
Dampen a white terry cloth towel and then blot clean using the following spot cleaners.
Step 1 – Detergent and water: Mix 1/2 teaspoon of dish detergent (with no bleach or lanolin) with
two (2) cups lukewarm water. Follow spot cleaning by blotting with clear water using a white terry cloth
towel.
Step 2 – Warm Water Rinse: Dampen a white terry cloth towel with lukewarm water and blot
affected area.
Step 3 – Dry Cleaning Solvent or Citrus Solvent: Solvents can be found in your local hardware
store or supermarket. (Nail polish remover with Acetone can be substituted when spot cleaning small
stains.)
Step 4 – Isopropyl Alcohol
Step 5 – 3% Hydrogen Peroxide: Follow by blotting with clear water using a white terry cloth towel.
DO NOT attempt to clean acne medication, cosmetics, or hand cream stains using hydrogen peroxide.
Step 6 – Vinegar and water: Mix one (1) cup of white vinegar with two (2) cups of water. Follow spot
cleaning by blotting with clear water using a white terry cloth towel.
Step 7 – Ammonia and water: Mix two (2) tablespoons of household ammonia with one (1) cup
water. Follow spot cleaning by blotting with clear water using a white terry cloth towel.
Step 8 – Nail Polish Remover with Acetone
Step 9 – Vacuum
Spot Removal Guide
Listed below are the most common types of household stains, as well as recommended spot cleaners and stain
removal steps required to properly care for your carpet. Not all stains listed here are covered by your warranty.
Acne Medication-3,1,7
Asphalt-3,1
Asphalt Sealer-3,1
Baby Formula-3,1,7
Beer-1,2
Blood-7,1,5
Butter-3,1,7
Candy-1,7,6,5
Carbon black-9,3,1
Catsup-1,7,6
Chocolate-3,1,7
Chocolate Milk-3,1,7,6
Clay-3,1,6
Coffee-1,6,5
Cola-1,7,6,5
Cologne-1,7,6
Cooking Oil-3,1,7
Cosmetics-8,3,1
Cough Medicine-1,7,6
Cranberry Juice-1,7,5
Crayon-3,1,4
Dye-4,3,2
Egg-1,7,6
Feces-1,7
Felt Marker-8,3,5
Food Dye-4,3,2,7
Fruit Punch/Juice-1,7,6
Furniture Dye-8,3,1
Furniture Polish (oil-based)-8,3
Glue-3,2
Graphite-9,3,2
Gravy-3,1,7
Grease (black)-3,1
Greasy food stains-3,1,7
Gum-3
Hair Shampoo-2,7,4
Hand Cream-3,1,7
Ice Cream-3,1,7
Iodine-3,1,5
Ink-8,3,2
Jelly-1,7,6
Kool-Aid (powder)-9,2,6
Kool-Aid (wet)-1,6,5,2
Liquor (Alcohol Beverages)-1,7,6
Makeup-3,1,2
Margarine-3,1,2
Mayonnaise-3,1,7
Medicines (non-ointment)-8,3,5
Milk-3,1,7
Mold, Mildew-1,7
Mouthwash-1,6,3
Mud-1,2
Mustard-1,6,5
Nail Polish-8,3,1
Oil-3,1
Ointment-3,1,7
Paint (acrylic)-3,6,2
Paint (enamel)-3,2,1
Paint (latex)-1,7,3
Paint (oil-based)-3,2,1
Paint (water-based)-1,7,2
Peanut Butter-3,1,2
Rust-1,2
Salad Dressing-3,1
Sauces-3,1,7
Shoe Polish (Liquid)-3,8,1
(Paste)-3,1 (Wax)-3,1,2
Soft drinks-1,7,6,5
Soot-9
Syrup-1,7,2
Tar-3,1
Tea-1,6,2,5
Tomato Juice/Sauce-1,6,2,5
Urine (dry)-1,2,6,5 (wet)-1,7,6
Varnish-3,1
Vegetable oil-3,1,2
Vinegar-7,2
Vomit-1,7,6
Wax-3,1,6
Wine-1,6,7,5
Water-3,6,2
Water Colors-1,7,6,4
Whiskey-1,6