Ink, Ball Point Pen
Ink, Marking Pen
Using white absorbent cloth/paper towels, blot up from outer edge to center (never rub)
Apply dry cleaning solvent (follow instructions/precautions)
Apply clean warm water to stained area and blot up firmly until no further transfer of stain
*If stain remains:
Apply a solution of warm water and mild non-bleach liquid detergent (1 tsp. : 1 qt. water) OR
clear mild dishwashing liquid without additives (hand-softners or scents)
Let stand for 5 minutes
Blot up detergent and apply clear warm water
Blot up water and again apply and blot until stain removed
Absorb remaining moisture with layers of white paper towels weighted down overnight
When completely dry, vacuum or brush pile to restore texture
If stain reappears, it may be because
some of the stain remained deep
within the pile and "wick'd" up to
the surface. If so, repeat from the *
May require professional cleaning
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Asphalt
Butter
Crayon
Foundation Makeup
Furniture Polish
Furniture Stain
Glue, Hobby
Grease, Auto
Grease, Food
Hair Oil
Hair Spray
Hand Lotion
Linseed Oil
Lipstick
Machine Oil
Makeup
Mascara
Paint, Latex
Paint, Oil
Paste Wax
Petroleum Jelly
Rubber Cement
Shellac
Shoe Polish
Shortening
Tar
Varnish
Using white absorbent cloth/paper towels, blot up from outer edge to center (never rub)
Apply dry cleaning solvent (follow instructions/precautions)
Apply clean warm water to stained area and blot up firmly until no further transfer of stain
*If stain remains:
Apply a solution of warm water and mild non-bleach liquid detergent (1 tsp. : 1 qt. water) OR
clear mild dishwashing liquid without additives (hand-softners or scents)
Let stand for 5 minutes
Blot up detergent and apply clear warm water
Blot up water and again apply and blot until stain removed
Absorb remaining moisture with layers of white paper towels weighted down overnight
When completely dry, vacuum or brush pile to restore texture
If stain reappears, it may be because some of the stain remained deep within the pile and "wick'd" up to the surface.
If so, repeat from the *
Give us a call if the stain remains
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Blood
Using white absorbent cloth/paper towels, blot up from outer edge to center (never rub)
Apply dry cleaning solvent (follow instructions/precautions)
Apply clean warm water to stained area and blot up firmly until no further transfer of stain
*If stain remains:
Apply a solution of warm water and mild non-bleach liquid detergent (1 tsp. : 1 qt. water) OR
clear mild dishwashing liquid without additives (hand-softners or scents)
Let stand for 5 minutes
Apply solution of clear, white, nonsuds ammonia (2 tbs. : 1 qt. water)
Blot with clean white cloth/paper towels
Apply a solution of warm water and mild non-bleach liquid detergent (1 tsp. : 1 qt. water) OR
clear mild dishwashing liquid without additives (hand-softners or scents)
Let stand for 5 minutes
Blot up detergent and apply clear warm water
Blot up water and again apply and blot until stain removed
Absorb remaining moisture with layers of white paper towels weighted down overnight
When completely dry, vacuum or brush pile to restore texture
If stain reappears, it may be because
some of the stain remained deep
within the pile and "wick'd" up to
the surface. If so, repeat from the *
May require professional cleaning
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Glue, White
Ice Cream
Toothpaste
Using white absorbent cloth/paper towels, blot up from outer edge to center (never rub)
Apply dry cleaning solvent (follow instructions/precautions)
Apply clean warm water to stained area and blot up firmly until no further transfer of stain
*If stain remains:
Apply a solution of warm water and mild non-bleach liquid detergent (1 tsp. : 1 qt. water) OR
clear mild dishwashing liquid without additives (hand-softners or scents)
Let stand for 5 minutes
Aply solution of clear, white, nonsuds ammonia (2 tbs. : 1 qt. water)
Blot with clean white cloth/paper towels
Apply a solution of warm water and mild non-bleach liquid detergent (1 tsp. : 1 qt. water) OR
clear mild dishwashing liquid without additives (hand-softners or scents)
Let stand for 5 minutes
Blot up detergent and apply clear warm water
Blot up water and again apply and blot until stain removed
Absorb remaining moisture with layers of white paper towels weighted down overnight
When completely dry, vacuum or brush pile to restore texture
If stain reappears, it may be because
some of the stain remained deep
within the pile and "wick'd" up to
the surface. If so, repeat from the *
Give us a call if the stain remains
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Urine/Feces
Using white absorbent cloth/paper towels, blot up from outer edge to center (never rub)
Apply dry cleaning solvent (follow instructions/precautions)
Apply clean warm water to stained area and blot up firmly until no further transfer of stain
If stain remains:
Apply a solution of warm water and mild non-bleach liquid detergent (1 tsp. : 1 qt. water) OR
clear mild dishwashing liquid without additives (hand-softners or scents)
Let stand for 5 minutes
Blot up detergent and apply clear warm water
Blot up water and again apply and blot until stain removed
Apply solution of white vinegar (2 tbs. vinegar : 1 qt. water)
Blot with clean white cloth/paper towels
*If stain remains:
Apply a solution of warm water and mild non-bleach liquid detergent (1 tsp. : 1 qt. water) OR
clear mild dishwashing liquid without additives (hand-softners or scents)
Let stand for 5 minutes
Blot up detergent and apply clear warm water
Blot up water and again apply and blot until stain removed
Absorb remaining moisture with layers of white paper towels weighted down overnight
When completely dry, vacuum or brush pile to restore texture
If stain reappears, it may be because
some of the stain remained deep
within the pile and "wick'd" up to
the surface. If so, repeat from the *
May requre professional cleaning
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Rust
Using white absorbent cloth/paper towels, blot up from outer edge to center (never rub)
Apply dry cleaning solvent (follow instructions/precautions)
Apply clean warm water to stained area and blot up firmly until no further transfer of stain
If stain remains:
Apply a solution of warm water and mild non-bleach liquid detergent (1 tsp. : 1 qt. water) OR
clear mild dishwashing liquid without additives (hand-softners or scents)
Let stand for 5 minutes
Blot up detergent and apply clear warm water
Blot up water and again apply and blot until stain removed
Apply solution of white vinegar (2 tbs. vinegar : 1 qt. water)
Blot with clean white cloth/paper towels
*If stain remains:
Apply a solution of warm water and mild non-bleach liquid detergent (1 tsp. : 1 qt. water) OR
clear mild dishwashing liquid without additives (hand-softners or scents)
Let stand for 5 minutes
Blot up detergent and apply clear warm water
Blot up water and again apply and blot until stain removed
Absorb remaining moisture with layers of white paper towels weighted down overnight
When completely dry, vacuum or brush pile to restore texture
If stain reappears, it may be because
some of the stain remained deep
within the pile and "wick'd" up to
the surface. If so, repeat from the *
Give us a call if the stain remains
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Tea
Using white absorbent cloth/paper towels, blot up from outer edge to center (never rub)
Apply dry cleaning solvent (follow instructions/precautions)
Apply clean warm water to stained area and blot up firmly until no further transfer of stain
If stain remains:
Apply a solution of warm water and mild non-bleach liquid detergent (1 tsp. : 1 qt. water) OR
clear mild dishwashing liquid without additives (hand-softners or scents)
Let stand for 5 minutes
Apply solution of white vinegar (2 tbs. : 1 qt. water) and blot
Apply solution of clear, white, nonsuds ammonia (2 tbs. : 1 qt. water) and blot
*If stain remains:
Apply a solution of warm water and mild non-bleach liquid detergent (1 tsp. : 1 qt. water) OR
clear mild dishwashing liquid without additives (hand-softners or scents)
Let stand for 5 minutes
Blot up detergent and apply clear warm water
Blot up water and again apply and blot until stain removed
Absorb remaining moisture with layers of white paper towels weighted down overnight
When completely dry, vacuum or brush pile to restore texture
If stain reappears, it may be because
some of the stain remained deep
within the pile and "wick'd" up to
the surface. If so, repeat from the *
May require professional cleaning
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Chocolate
Coffee
Cough Syrup
Mayonnaise
Mercurochrome
Merthiolate
Milk
Mixed Drinks (Liqueurs)
Mud
Paper Mache
Wine, White
Using white absorbent cloth/paper towels, blot up from outer edge to center (never rub)
Apply dry cleaning solvent (follow instructions/precautions)
Apply clean warm water to stained area and blot up firmly until no further transfer of stain
If stain remains:
Apply a solution of warm water and mild non-bleach liquid detergent (1 tsp. : 1 qt. water) OR
clear mild dishwashing liquid without additives (hand-softners or scents)
Let stand for 5 minutes
Apply solution of white vinegar (2 tbs. : 1 qt. water) and blot
Apply solution of clear, white, nonsuds ammonia (2 tbs. : 1 qt. water) and blot
*If stain remains:
Apply a solution of warm water and mild non-bleach liquid detergent (1 tsp. : 1 qt. water) OR
clear mild dishwashing liquid without additives (hand-softners or scents)
Let stand for 5 minutes
Blot up detergent and apply clear warm water
Blot up water and again apply and blot until stain removed
Absorb remaining moisture with layers of white paper towels weighted down overnight
When completely dry, vacuum or brush pile to restore texture
If stain reappears, it may be because
some of the stain remained deep
within the pile and "wick'd" up to
the surface. If so, repeat from the *
Give us a call if the stain remains
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Candle Wax
Chewing Gum
Freeze area with ice cubes
Shatter solid mass with blunt instrument
Vacuum up pieces
*If stain remains:
Apply a solution of warm water and mild non-bleach liquid detergent (1 tsp. : 1 qt. water) OR
clear mild dishwashing liquid without additives (hand-softners or scents)
Let stand for 5 minutes
Blot up detergent and apply clear warm water
Blot up water and again apply and blot until stain removed
Absorb remaining moisture with layers of white paper towels weighted down overnight
When completely dry, vacuum or brush pile to restore texture
If stain reappears, it may be because
some of the stain remained deep
within the pile and "wick'd" up to
the surface. If so, repeat from the *
Give us a call if the stain remains
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Nail Polish
Test nail polish remover one section (obscure/non-visible)
If stain remains:
Apply removed and blot
Repeat if necessary
Give us a call if stain remains
Acne Medicine
Bleach
Drain Cleaner
Dye
Flea/Tick Power or Spray
Fungicide
Insecticide
Iodine
Plant Food
Solder
Soot
Toilet Cleaner
Vomit
Using white absorbent cloth/paper towels, blot up from outer edge to center (never rub)
Apply dry cleaning solvent (follow instructions/precautions)
Apply clean warm water to stained area and blot up firmly until no further transfer of stain
If stain remains:
Apply a solution of warm water and mild non-bleach liquid detergent (1 tsp. : 1 qt. water) OR
clear mild dishwashing liquid without additives (hand-softners or scents)
Let stand for 5 minutes
Blot up detergent and apply clear warm water
Blot up water and again apply and blot until stain removed
If stain remains:
Apply dry cleaning solvent (follow instructions/precautions)
*If stain remains:
Apply a solution of warm water and mild non-bleach liquid detergent (1 tsp. : 1 qt. water) OR
clear mild dishwashing liquid without additives (hand-softners or scents)
Let stand for 5 minutes
Blot up detergent and apply clear warm water
Blot up water and again apply and blot until stain removed
Absorb remaining moisture with layers of white paper towels weighted down overnight
When completely dry, vacuum or brush pile to restore texture
If stain reappears, it may be because
some of the stain remained deep
within the pile and "wick'd" up to
the surface. If so, repeat from the *
May require professional cleaning
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Carbon, Black
Using white absorbent cloth/paper towels, blot up from outer edge to center (never rub)
Apply dry cleaning solvent (follow instructions/precautions)
Apply clean warm water to stained area and blot up firmly until no further transfer of stain
If stain remains:
Apply a solution of warm water and mild non-bleach liquid detergent (1 tsp. : 1 qt. water) OR
clear mild dishwashing liquid without additives (hand-softners or scents)
Let stand for 5 minutes
Blot up detergent and apply clear warm water
Blot up water and again apply and blot until stain removed
If stain remains:
Apply dry cleaning solvent (follow instructions/precautions)
*If stain remains:
Apply a solution of warm water and mild non-bleach liquid detergent (1 tsp. : 1 qt. water) OR
clear mild dishwashing liquid without additives (hand-softners or scents)
Let stand for 5 minutes
Blot up detergent and apply clear warm water
Blot up water and again apply and blot until stain removed
Absorb remaining moisture with layers of white paper towels weighted down overnight
When completely dry, vacuum or brush pile to restore texture
If stain reappears, it may be because
some of the stain remained deep
within the pile and "wick'd" up to
the surface. If so, repeat from the *
Give us a call if stain remains
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Chalk
Charcoal
Dirt
Graphite
Vacuum thoroughly
If needed:
Using white absorbent cloth/paper towels, blot up from outer edge to center (never rub)
Apply dry cleaning solvent (follow instructions/precautions)
Apply clean warm water to stained area and blot up firmly until no further transfer of stain
*If stain remains:
Apply a solution of warm water and mild non-bleach liquid detergent (1 tsp. : 1 qt. water) OR
clear mild dishwashing liquid without additives (hand-softners or scents)
Let stand for 5 minutes
Blot up detergent and apply clear warm water
Blot up water and again apply and blot until stain removed
Absorb remaining moisture with layers of white paper towels weighted down overnight
When completely dry, vacuum or brush pile to restore texture
If stain reappears, it may be because
some of the stain remained deep
within the pile and "wick'd" up to
the surface. If so, repeat from the *
May require professional cleaning
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