Use and Care Guide
SPILL AND SPOT CLEANING
TYPES OF SPOTS & HOW TO REMOVE
CATEGORY “A” SPOTS
Water based stains such as catsup, fruit juice, etc.
STEP 1: Blot or extract to remove substance. Rinse thoroughly
with clear water. Apply a mild carpet spotter cleaning
solution sparingly and gently agitate the stained area.
Blot or extract to remove substance. Rinse thoroughly
with clear water to remove residue. Blot or extract to
remove excess moisture.
STEP 2: Repeat if necessary.
CATEGORY “B” STAINS
Petroleum based stains such as grease, oil, shoe polish, etc.
STEP 1: Blot or extract to remove substance. Try implementing
cleaning procedure for Category “A” stains using a mild
carpet spotter.
STEP 2: Blot or extract to remove substance. Apply only enough
cleaning uid to dampen the stained area. Gently agitate.
Blot or extract to remove substance. Rinse thoroughly
with clear water. Repeat as long as the stain continues
to transfer from the carpet to the towel. Rinse thoroughly
with clear water. Blot or extract to remove remaining
excess moisture.
STEP 3: Apply a specic POG (Paint, Oil and Grease) Dry Solvent
Cleaner sparingly to a clean white towel or paper towel
and apply to the stained area. Gently agitate. Blot or
extract to remove substance. Rinse thoroughly with
clear water. Blot or extract to remove excess moisture.
CATEGORY “C” STAINS
Coffee and tea based stains.
STEP 1: Blot or extract to remove substance. Rinse thoroughly
with clear water. Apply coffee stain remover according
to manufacturer’s recommendations. Rinse thoroughly
with clear water to remove residue. Blot or extract to
remove excess moisture.
CATEGORY “D” STAINS
Biological stains such as blood, urine, vomit, etc.
STEP 1: Blot or extract to remove substance. Rinse thoroughly
with clear water. Apply an alkaline disinfectant type
cleaner (below 10 pH) according to manufacturer’s
recommendations. Rinse thoroughly with clear water
to remove residue. Blot or extract to remove excess
moisture.