Use and Care Guide

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SUGGESTED SPOT REMOVAL GUIDE
Stain
Cleaning
Method
Stain
Cleaning
Method
Stain
Cleaning
Method
Stain
Cleaning
Method
Asphalt
D
Dirt
F
Kool-Aid
A
Pet Feces
C
Beer
A
Egg
A
Latex Paint
A
Pet Urine
C
Beet Juice
B
Felt Marker
D, E
Lipstick
D
Prune Juice
B
Blood
A
Furniture Polish
E
Liqueur
A
Red Clay Soil
F
Chewing Gum
H
Furniture Stain
D
Make-up
D
Rust
A
Chocolate
D
Gelatins
A
Medicine
A
Shoe Polish
D
Coffee
D
Grape Juice
B
Mouthwash
A
Tea
D
Cola
A
Grape Soda
A
Motor oil (used)
D
Vomit
C
Cooking Oil
D
Grease
D
Mustard
A
Water Colors
A
Cough Syrup
A
Ink (ball point)
D
Nail Polish
G
Wine
B
Cranberry Juice
B
Iodine
A, E
Oil Paint
D
Crayon
D
Ketchup
A
Orange Juice/pop
A
Cleaning Solution
Mix ¼ teaspoon clear hand dishwashing detergent in 1 cup of warm water. The detergent should be clear &
not containing any bleaching agents.
A. Blot excess stain or liquid. Soak with lukewarm water, one minute, blot with white paper towel.
Repeat until no stain is evident on the towel. If stain persists, use Cleaning Solution and press into stain
area with fingers. Blot excess, rinse with clear lukewarm water to remove detergent, then blot dry. If
stain persists, add water again, fold paper toweling, place over stain with weight. Check towel every 5
minutes until towel is stain free. Repeat steps as needed. Brush up pile and allow to dry before walking
on carpet.
B. Blot excess stain or liquid. Soak with lukewarm water one minute, then blot with white paper towel.
Apply hydrogen peroxide (3% strength available in drug stores) immediately follow with household
ammonia and blot. Rinse with water and blot. If stain persists, follow directions in Method A, from the
use of Cleaning Solution and water onward.
C. Blot or scrape off excess stain or liquid. Vacuum particles and soften stain with alcohol or dry-cleaning
solvent and blot immediately. If stain persists, follow directions in Method A, from the use of Cleaning
Solution and water onward.
D. Blot excess stain or liquid. Wet stain with alcohol or dry-cleaning solvent and blot dry immediately.
Repeat twice. If stain persists, follow directions in Method A, from the use of Cleaning Solution and
water onward.
E. Blot to remove excess stain or liquid. Rinse with clear, lukewarm water and blot dry. If stain persists,
apply a dry-cleaning solvent with a dampened white cloth and blot dry immediately, then apply warm
water to the stained area and blot dry with a clean white cloth. Absorb any remaining moisture with
layers of white cloth weighted on top of area. Repeat steps as needed. Brush up pile and allow to dry
before walking on carpet.