No
one likes it when there is a spill on the
floor, but with the help of the Prestige
Complimentary Stain Guide when there is
a spill on your carpet there is a good chance
it can be removed before becoming permanent.
Use the information below to properly deal
with spills and help keep your carpet spot
free for years to come.
Spot
Removal Steps
1.
Act Immediately! Today, most carpet
available has been treated with a stain-resist
treatment. Many spills can be removed if
immediate action is taken. The longer the
delay, the higher the probability of a spill
becoming a permanent stain. Remember, staining
is influenced by many factors, and no carpet
is completely stain proof.
2. Blot liquids with a dry, white,
absorbent cloth or white (no printing) paper
towels. White terry cloth towels are great
for this purpose.
3.
Blot - Don't Scrub the area! Scrubbing
can cause pile distortion. Continue to use
a white cloth or paper towels until the
area is completely dry. For semi-solids,
gently scrape up with a spoon. Break up
and vacuum solids away.
4.
If a spot can be identified, locate the
name of substance at the left of this page
and click the name... follow the directions
carefully.
5.
Pretest any spot removal agent in an inconspicuous
area to make certain it won't damage the
fiber or the dye. After applying several
drops to the testing area, hold a white
cloth on the wet area for 10 seconds. Examine
the carpet and cloth for color transfer,
color change, or damage to the carpet. If
a change occurs, another cleaning solution
should be selected.
6.
Apply a small amount of the selected
cleaning solution to a white cloth, allow
to sit for about 10 minutes and work in
gently. Work from the edges of the spill
to the center to prevent the spill from
spreading. Do not scrub! Blot, absorbing
as much as possible, and repeat if necessary.
7.
Continue using the first cleaning solution
as long as there is a transfer of the spill
to the cloth. It is not necessary to use
all of the cleaning solutions if the first
solution removes the spill. Be patient!
Complete removal of the spill may require
repeating the same step several times.
8.
After the spill has been completely removed,
rinse the affected area thoroughly
with cold water, and blot with a dry cloth
until all of the solution has been removed.
Some cleaning solutions will cause rapid
soiling if the solution is not completely
removed. Apply a one-half inch layer of
white paper towels to the affected area,
and weigh down with a flat, heavy object
such as a heavy book such as a heavy book.
Continue to change paper towels as needed.
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Acne
Medicine
Most
acne medicines (and many other medications)
contain Benzoyl Peroxide which gradually
forms Hydrogen Peroxide and can eventually
leave bleach spots in carpet. Blot with
Dry cleaning fluid or Odorless Mineral Spirits
on a white towel. Do not pour directly on
the carpet or you will destroy the latex
glue holding the primary and secondary backing
together. Blot with 2 tablespoons of household
ammonia in 1 cup of water, blot with a solution
of 1 cup of WHITE vinegar per 2 cups of
water, blot with lukewarm water with a white
towel, blot dry with a dry white towel,
and vacuum. A professional may be required
to re-dye any bleached out area.
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Alcohol
Blot
dry with a dry WHITE absorbent towel.
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Asphalt
/ Driveway Sealer / Parking Lot Sealer /
Creosote
If
not removed when fresh, yellow stain from
asphalt off parking lots and driveways is
nearly impossible to completely remove without
delaminating the carpet. This yellowing
is particularly obvious with blue and gray
carpet.
For
small areas, blot with Dry cleaning fluid
or Odorless Mineral Spirits on a white towel.
Do not pour directly on the carpet or you
will destroy the latex glue holding the
primary and secondary backing together.
Blot with 2 tablespoons of household ammonia
in 1 cup of water. Blot with lukewarm water
with a white towel. Apply a one-half inch
layer of WHITE (no printing) paper towels
to the affected area, and weight down with
a flat, heavy object such as a heavy book
such as a heavy book and remove the next
day.
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Ball
Point Pen Ink
Absorb
all ink on surface with dry white unprinted
paper towels. Blot with an Acetone-based
nail polish remover. Blot with Dry cleaning
fluid or Odorless Mineral Spirits on a white
towel. Do not pour directly on the carpet
or you will destroy the latex glue holding
the primary and secondary backing together.
Blot with 2 tablespoons of household ammonia
in 1 cup of water. Blot with lukewarm water
with a white towel. Blot with a solution
of 1 cup of WHITE vinegar per 2 cups of
water. Blot with lukewarm water with a white
towel. Apply a one-half inch layer of WHITE
(no printing) paper towels to the affected
area, and weight down with a flat, heavy
object such as a heavy book such as a heavy
book and remove the next day.
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Beer
Blot
dry with a dry WHITE absorbent towel. If
large quantity, apply a one-half inch layer
of WHITE (no printing) paper towels to the
affected area, and weight down with a flat,
heavy object such as a heavy book such as
a heavy book and remove the next day. Blot
with 2 tablespoons of household ammonia
in 1 cup of water. Blot with lukewarm water
with a white towel. Blot with a solution
of 1 cup of WHITE vinegar per 2 cups of
water. Blot with lukewarm water with a white
towel. Apply a one-half inch layer of WHITE
(no printing) paper towels to the affected
area, and weight down with a flat, heavy
object such as a heavy book such as a heavy
book and remove the next day.
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Berry
Stain
Blot
dry with a dry WHITE absorbent towel. If
large quantity has spilled, apply a one-half
inch layer of WHITE (no printing) paper
towels to the affected area, and weight
down with a flat, heavy object such as a
heavy book such as a heavy book and remove
the next day before attempting removal.
Blot with 2 tablespoons of household ammonia
in 1 cup of water. Blot with lukewarm water
with a white towel. Blot with a solution
of 1 cup of WHITE vinegar per 2 cups of
water. Blot with lukewarm water with a white
towel. Apply a one-half inch layer of WHITE
(no printing) paper towels to the affected
area, and weight down with a flat, heavy
object such as a heavy book such as a heavy
book and remove the next day.
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BHT
Yellowing
BHT
(Butylated Hydroxy-Toluene) is a preservative
used in rebond pad (and bread). With stain-resistant
nylon carpet, sometimes BHT turns the carpet
yellow especially under throw rugs, under
low-lying furniture, and in closets. Apply
a solution of 10% Citric Acid (1 pound per
gallon). Citric Acid is available at some
drugstores. Leave overnight. Vacuum.
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Bleach
Permanent
color damage will occur except on most solution-dyed
fibers. Bleach dissolves wool!
Blot
dry with a dry WHITE absorbent towel. To
neutralize the bleach with an anti-chlor,
make a pint of hot water containing 2 ounces
of Rit Dye's Color Remover or White Wash
(obtainable in most discount stores and
fabric stores). Pour the solution directly
onto the affected area and work in. NOTE:
while rare, this solution itself can bleach
out the carpet dye. Blot with lukewarm water
with a white towel. Blot with 2 tablespoons
of household ammonia in 1 cup of water.
Blot with lukewarm water with a white towel.
A professional may be required to re-dye
any bleached out area.
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Blood
Blot
dry with a dry WHITE absorbent towel. Blot
with a solution of 2 tablespoons of HOUSEHOLD
ammonia per cup of water. If not fully removed,
apply household Hydrogen Peroxide (the 3%
drugstore variety) to the stain and blot
with lukewarm water with a white towel.
NOTE: Sometimes the Hydrogen Peroxide will
bleach out the carpet fibers. Apply a one-half
inch layer of WHITE (no printing) paper
towels to the affected area, and weight
down with a flat, heavy object such as a
heavy book such as a heavy book and remove
the next day.
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Browning
/ Jute Stain
A
carpet, particularly wool, will sometimes
gain a brown tint on the tips if cleaned
with an overly strong high pH detergent.
This will sometimes occur, particularly
on wool, if the carpet is left wet too long
after cleaning, spill, flood, etc. Blot
with a solution of 1 cup of WHITE vinegar
per 2 cups of water. Blot with lukewarm
water with a white towel.
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Butter
Scrape
up residue. Blot with Dry cleaning fluid
or Odorless Mineral Spirits on a white towel.
Do not pour directly on the carpet or you
will destroy the latex glue holding the
primary and secondary backing together.
Blot with 2 tablespoons of household ammonia
in 1 cup of water. Blot with a solution
of 1 cup of WHITE vinegar per 2 cups of
water. Blot with lukewarm water with a white
towel.
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Carbon
Black / Fingerprint Dust / Dry Photocopier
Toner / Soot
It
is EXTREMELY important that you NOT get
this type of material wet initially! Vacuum
thoroughly until you see no more, then vacuum
some more! Blot with Dry cleaning fluid
or Odorless Mineral Spirits on a white towel.
Do not pour directly on the carpet or you
will destroy the latex glue holding the
primary and secondary backing together.
Blot with 2 tablespoons of household ammonia
in 1 cup of water. Blot with lukewarm water
with a white towel. Blot dry with a dry
WHITE absorbent towel.
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Carbon
Paper
Blot
with Dry cleaning fluid or Odorless Mineral
Spirits on a white towel. Do not pour directly
on the carpet or you will destroy the latex
glue holding the primary and secondary backing
together. Blot with 2 tablespoons of household
ammonia in 1 cup of water. Blot with lukewarm
water with a white towel. Blot dry with
a dry WHITE absorbent towel. NOTE: Some
carbon paper inks are more readily removed
with Alcohol than with dry cleaning fluid.
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Chalk
Chalk
is Calcium Carbonate. Carpenter's chalk
is simply chalk with a dye added for visibility.
First, thoroughly vacuum. Chalk is readily
soluble in mild acid. Blot with a solution
of 1 cup of WHITE vinegar per 2 cups of
water. If any stain from carpenter's chalk
is left, blot with Alcohol.
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Chewing
Gum
Blot
with Dry cleaning fluid or Odorless Mineral
Spirits on a white towel. Do not pour directly
on the carpet or you will destroy the latex
glue holding the primary and secondary backing
together. Scrape up residue. Re-clean with
the dry cleaning fluid.
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Chocolate
/ Creme de Menthe
Scrape
off excess and absorb. Blot with lukewarm
water with a white towel. Blot with 2 tablespoons
of household ammonia in 1 cup of water.
Blot with lukewarm water with a white towel.
Blot with a solution of 1 cup of WHITE vinegar
per 2 cups of water. Blot dry with a dry
WHITE absorbent towel.
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Clay
/ Red Clay
Thoroughly
vacuum. If from a flower pot, blot with
a solution of 1 cup of WHITE vinegar per
2 cups of water. Blot dry with a dry WHITE
absorbent towel.
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Coffee
/ Tea
Blot
dry with a dry WHITE absorbent towel. Apply
a one-half inch layer of WHITE (no printing)
paper towels to the affected area, and weight
down with a flat, heavy object such as a
heavy book and remove the next day. Blot
with Dry cleaning fluid or Odorless Mineral
Spirits on a white towel. Do not pour directly
on the carpet or you will destroy the latex
glue holding the primary and secondary backing
together. Blot with 2 tablespoons of household
ammonia in 1 cup of water. Blot with lukewarm
water with a white towel. Blot with a solution
of 1 cup of WHITE vinegar per 2 cups of
water.
If
stain is still present, make a pint of very
hot water containing 2 ounces of Rit Dye's
Color Remover or White Wash (obtainable
in most discount stores and fabric stores).
Place a thin dry white towel on the stained
area. Pour the hot pint solution directly
onto the towel. Keep hot by placing on the
wetted area a pan of hot water. Remove after
1/2 hour. NOTE: While rare, this solution
can bleach out the carpet dye. Blot with
lukewarm water with a white towel. Blot
dry with a dry WHITE absorbent towel.
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Cola
Drink / Soft Drink
A
soft drink spill is usually deep into the
backing and wicking with attendant resoiling
can be a major problem. Blot dry with a
dry WHITE absorbent towel. Blot with 2 tablespoons
of household ammonia in 1 cup of water.
Blot with lukewarm water with a white towel.
Blot with a solution of 1 cup of WHITE vinegar
per 2 cups of water. Blot with lukewarm
water with a white towel. Blot dry with
a dry WHITE absorbent towel. Apply a one-half
inch layer of WHITE (no printing) paper
towels to the affected area, and weight
down with a flat, heavy object such as a
heavy book and remove the next day.
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Cough
Medicine or Syrup / Vitamins (Liquid) /
Children's Medicine
Blot
with Alcohol until totally removed. Blot
with 2 tablespoons of household ammonia
in 1 cup of water. Blot with lukewarm water
with a white towel. Blot dry with a dry
WHITE absorbent towel. Apply a one-half
inch layer of WHITE (no printing) paper
towels to the affected area, and weight
down with a flat, heavy object such as a
heavy book and remove the next day.
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Crayon
Scrape loose crayon off and pick up large
pieces. Vacuum thoroughly WITHOUT brush
agitation. Blot with Dry cleaning fluid
or Odorless Mineral Spirits on a white towel.
Do not pour directly on the carpet or you
will destroy the latex glue holding the
primary and secondary backing together.
Any remaining color can usually be removed
by blotting with Alcohol.
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Dandruff
Shampoo
Frequently
contains sulfur compounds which may turn
the fibers permanently brown. Blot with
2 tablespoons of household ammonia in 1
cup of water. Blot with lukewarm water with
a white towel. Blot dry with a dry WHITE
absorbent towel.
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Egg
(Raw)
Immediately
scrape off all excess. Blot dry with a dry
WHITE absorbent towel. Blot with 2 tablespoons
of household ammonia in 1 cup of water.
Blot with lukewarm water with a white towel.
Blot with a solution of 1 cup of WHITE vinegar
per 2 cups of water. Blot with lukewarm
water with a white towel. Apply a one-half
inch layer of WHITE (no printing) paper
towels to the affected area, and weight
down with a flat, heavy object such as a
heavy book and remove the next day.
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Fabric
Softener
Blot
dry with a dry WHITE absorbent towel. Blot
with Alcohol. Blot with 2 tablespoons of
household ammonia in 1 cup of water. Blot
with lukewarm water with a white towel.
Blot with a solution of 1 cup of WHITE vinegar
per 2 cups of water. Apply a one-half inch
layer of WHITE (no printing) paper towels
to the affected area, and weight down with
a flat, heavy object such as a heavy book
and remove the next day.
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Food
Coloring / Kool-Aid®
For
dry food dyes such as some Easter egg dye
powders, THOROUGHLY vacuum before proceeding
with any wet techniques. Blot with Alcohol.
Blot with 2 tablespoons of household ammonia
in 1 cup of water. Blot with lukewarm water
with a white towel. Blot with a solution
of 1 cup of WHITE vinegar per 2 cups of
water. Blot dry with a dry WHITE absorbent
towel. If a heavy spill, apply a one-half
inch layer of WHITE (no printing) paper
towels to the affected area, and weight
down with a flat, heavy object such as a
heavy book and remove the next day.
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Furniture
Polish
If
liquid, blot dry with a dry WHITE absorbent
towel. If wax or solid, scrape up. Blot
with Dry cleaning fluid or Odorless Mineral
Spirits on a white towel. Do not pour directly
on the carpet or you will destroy the latex
glue holding the primary and secondary backing
together. Blot with 2 tablespoons of household
ammonia in 1 cup of water. Blot with lukewarm
water with a white towel. Apply a one-half
inch layer of WHITE (no printing) paper
towels to the affected area, and weight
down with a flat, heavy object such as a
heavy book and remove the next day.
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Furniture
Stain
If
liquid, blot dry with a dry WHITE absorbent
towel. If down in the backing, it is highly
unlikely that you will get all of the stain
out. The fibers will probably be permanently
stained. If dry, blot with Dry cleaning
fluid or Odorless Mineral Spirits on a white
towel. Do not pour directly on the carpet
or you will destroy the latex glue holding
the primary and secondary backing together.
Blot with 2 tablespoons of household ammonia
in 1 cup of water. Blot with lukewarm water
with a white towel. Blot dry with a dry
WHITE absorbent towel. Apply a one-half
inch layer of WHITE (no printing) paper
towels to the affected area, and weight
down with a flat, heavy object such as a
heavy book and remove the next day.
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Grape
Juice
If
a heavy spill, apply a one-half inch layer
of WHITE (no printing) paper towels to the
affected area, and weight down with a flat,
heavy object such as a heavy book and remove
the next day. If any stain remains, blot
with a solution of 2 tablespoons of HOUSEHOLD
ammonia per cup of water. Blot with lukewarm
water with a white towel. Apply a one-half
inch layer of WHITE (no printing) paper
towels to the affected area, and weight
down with a flat, heavy object such as a
heavy book and remove the next day.
If
stain is still present, make a pint of very
hot water containing 2 ounces of Rit Dye's
Color Remover or White Wash (obtainable
in most discount stores and fabric stores).
Place a thin dry towel on the stained area.
Pour the hot pint solution directly onto
the towel. Keep hot by placing on the wetted
area a pan of hot water. Remove after 1/2
hour. NOTE: While rare, this solution can
bleach out the carpet dye. Blot with lukewarm
water with a white towel. Blot dry with
a dry WHITE absorbent towel.
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Gravy
Scrape
up residue. Blot with Dry cleaning fluid
or Odorless Mineral Spirits on a white towel.
Do not pour directly on the carpet or you
will destroy the latex glue holding the
primary and secondary backing together.
Blot with 2 tablespoons of household ammonia
in 1 cup of water. Blot with lukewarm water
with a white towel. Blot with a solution
of 1 cup of WHITE vinegar per 2 cups of
water. Blot dry with a dry WHITE absorbent
towel.
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Grease
(vehicle)
Scrape
up residue. Blot with Dry cleaning fluid
or Odorless Mineral Spirits on a white towel.
Do not pour directly on the carpet or you
will destroy the latex glue holding the
primary and secondary backing together.
Blot with 2 tablespoons of household ammonia
in 1 cup of water. Blot with lukewarm water
with a white towel.
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Hair
Dye
Hair
dye is one of the most severe stains there
is for carpet and can seldom be thoroughly
removed! Blot with Alcohol. Blot with 2
tablespoons of household ammonia in 1 cup
of water. Blot with a solution of 1 cup
of WHITE vinegar per 2 cups of water. Blot
with lukewarm water with a white towel.
Replacement of the stained section may even
be necessary.
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Ice
Cream
Scrape
up residue. Blot with Dry cleaning fluid
or Odorless Mineral Spirits on a white towel.
Do not pour directly on the carpet or you
will destroy the latex glue holding the
primary and secondary backing together.
Blot with 2 tablespoons of household ammonia
in 1 cup of water. Blot with a solution
of 1 cup of WHITE vinegar per 2 cups of
water. Blot with lukewarm water with a white
towel.
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Ink
(India)
Blot with an Acetone-based nail polish remover.
Blot with Dry cleaning fluid or Odorless
Mineral Spirits on a white towel. Do not
pour directly on the carpet or you will
destroy the latex glue holding the primary
and secondary backing together. Blot with
2 tablespoons of household ammonia in 1
cup of water. Blot with lukewarm water with
a white towel.
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Ink
(Permanent) / Felt Tip Markers
Blot
with an Acetone-based nail polish remover.
Blot with Dry cleaning fluid or Odorless
Mineral Spirits on a white towel. Do not
pour directly on the carpet or you will
destroy the latex glue holding the primary
and secondary backing together. Blot with
2 tablespoons of household ammonia in 1
cup of water. Blot with lukewarm water with
a white towel.
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Ink
(Washable)
If
a heavy spill, scrape up residue. Blot dry
with a dry WHITE absorbent towel. Blot with
Alcohol. Blot with 2 tablespoons of household
ammonia in 1 cup of water. Blot with a solution
of 1 cup of WHITE vinegar per 2 cups of
water. Blot with lukewarm water with a white
towel.
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Insecticides
Most
insecticides permanently stain, bleach,
or discolor carpet fibers with little chance
of restoring the carpet to the original
color.
Vacuum
thoroughly. Blot with Dry cleaning fluid
or Odorless Mineral Spirits on a white towel.
Do not pour directly on the carpet or you
will destroy the latex glue holding the
primary and secondary backing together.
Blot with 2 tablespoons of household ammonia
in 1 cup of water. Blot with a solution
of 1 cup of WHITE vinegar per 2 cups of
water. Blot with lukewarm water with a white
towel.
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Iodine
/ Betadine®
Blot
dry with a dry WHITE absorbent towel. Blot
with Alcohol. Cover the stained area with
a thin white towel. Make a pint of hot water
containing 2 ounces of Rit Dye's Color Remover
or White Wash (obtainable in most discount
stores and fabric stores). Pour the solution
directly onto the towel. Set a pan of hot
water on top of the towel and leave at least
thirty minutes. Blot with lukewarm water
with a white towel. Blot dry with a dry
WHITE absorbent towel. NOTE: while rare,
this solution can bleach out the carpet
dye.
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Kerosene
If
heavily spilled on upholstery or into the
backing and pad of a carpet, elimination
of the odor is very difficult. Pad or filler
material will have to be replaced. Apply
a one-half inch layer of WHITE (no printing)
paper towels to the affected area, and weight
down with a flat, heavy object such as a
heavy book and remove the next day.
Blot
dry with a dry WHITE absorbent towel. Blot
with Dry cleaning fluid or Odorless Mineral
Spirits on a white towel. Do not pour directly
on the carpet or you will destroy the latex
glue holding the primary and secondary backing
together. Blot with 2 tablespoons of household
ammonia in 1 cup of water. Blot with lukewarm
water with a white towel. Blot dry with
a dry WHITE absorbent towel. Apply a one-half
inch layer of WHITE (no printing) paper
towels to the affected area, and weight
down with a flat, heavy object such as a
heavy book and remove the next day.
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Ketchup
/ Catsup
Scrape up residue. Apply a damp WHITE towel
to the affected area, and weight down with
a flat, heavy object such as a heavy book
and remove the next day. Scrape up unabsorbed
residue. Blot with 2 tablespoons of household
ammonia in 1 cup of water. Blot with a solution
of 1 cup of WHITE vinegar per 2 cups of
water. Blot with lukewarm water with a white
towel. Blot dry with a dry WHITE absorbent
towel.
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Lacquer
/ Linseed Oil
If
wet, absorb. Scrape up any dried material.
Blot with an Acetone-based nail polish remover.
Blot with Dry cleaning fluid or Odorless
Mineral Spirits on a white towel. Do not
pour directly on the carpet or you will
destroy the latex glue holding the primary
and secondary backing together. Blot with
2 tablespoons of household ammonia in 1
cup of water. Blot dry with a dry WHITE
absorbent towel.
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Lipstick
Scrape
up residue. Remove all loose material. Blot
with an Acetone-based nail polish remover.
Blot with Dry cleaning fluid or Odorless
Mineral Spirits on a white towel. Do not
pour directly on the carpet or you will
destroy the latex glue holding the primary
and secondary backing together. Blot with
2 tablespoons of household ammonia in 1
cup of water. Blot with a solution of 1
cup of WHITE vinegar per 2 cups of water.
Blot with lukewarm water with a white towel.
Blot dry with a dry WHITE absorbent towel.
Apply a one-half inch layer of WHITE (no
printing) paper towels to the affected area,
and weight down with a flat, heavy object
such as a heavy book and remove the next
day.
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Mascara
Blot
with Dry cleaning fluid or Odorless Mineral
Spirits on a white towel. Do not pour directly
on the carpet or you will destroy the latex
glue holding the primary and secondary backing
together. Blot with 2 tablespoons of household
ammonia in 1 cup of water. Blot with lukewarm
water with a white towel.
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Merthiolate
Blot
with Alcohol. Blot with a solution of 2
tablespoons of HOUSEHOLD ammonia per cup
of water. Blot with a solution of 1 cup
of WHITE vinegar per 2 cups of water. Blot
with lukewarm water with a white towel.
Blot dry with a dry WHITE absorbent towel.
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Mildew
If
the carpet is 100% solution dyed olefin
(polypropylene), spray bleach onto the mildewed
area, leave 1 hour, blot with water, dry
blot with white towels. CAUTION: Do not
get on any other surfaces!
If
not solution dyed olefin, blot with 2 tablespoons
of household ammonia in 1 cup of water.
Blot with lukewarm water with a white towel.
Blot dry with a dry WHITE absorbent towel.
NOTE:
Black mildew on fabric indicates probable
severe irreversible damage. Be extremely
careful - the fabric is probably very weak!
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Milk
If
"souring" has occurred, professional treatment
or removal of the affected section of the
pad will be necessary.
Blot
dry with a dry WHITE absorbent towel. Blot
with lukewarm water with a white towel.
If heavy spill, apply a one-half inch layer
of WHITE (no printing) paper towels to the
affected area, and weight down with a flat,
heavy object such as a heavy book and remove
the next day. Blot with Dry cleaning fluid
or Odorless Mineral Spirits on a white towel.
Do not pour directly on the carpet or you
will destroy the latex glue holding the
primary and secondary backing together.
Blot with 2 tablespoons of household ammonia
in 1 cup of water. Blot with a solution
of 1 cup of WHITE vinegar per 2 cups of
water. Blot with lukewarm water with a white
towel.
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Mucilage
/ Mucous
Blot
dry with a dry WHITE absorbent towel. Blot
with 2 tablespoons of household ammonia
in 1 cup of water. Blot with lukewarm water
with a white towel.
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Mustard
Because
it contains a disperse dye, mustard is very
difficult to totally remove.
If
the carpet is 100% solution dyed olefin
(polypropylene), scrape up residue, spray
bleach onto the stained area, leave 1 hour,
blot with water, dry blot with white towels.
CAUTION: Do not get on any other surfaces!
For
other surfaces, scrape off loose material.
Blot with 2 tablespoons of household ammonia
in 1 cup of water. Blot with a solution
of 1 cup of WHITE vinegar per 2 cups of
water. Blot with lukewarm water with a white
towel.
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Nail
Polish
Blot
with an Acetone-based nail polish remover.
Blot with Dry cleaning fluid or Odorless
Mineral Spirits on a white towel. Do not
pour directly on the carpet or you will
destroy the latex glue holding the primary
and secondary backing together. Blot with
2 tablespoons of household ammonia in 1
cup of water. Blot with lukewarm water with
a white towel.
CAUTION:
Amyl Acetate, Acetone, and most nail polish
removers are highly flammable and dissolve
acetate fibers.
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Oil
(Petroleum)
Blot
with Dry cleaning fluid or Odorless Mineral
Spirits on a white towel. Do not pour directly
on the carpet or you will destroy the latex
glue holding the primary and secondary backing
together. Blot with 2 tablespoons of household
ammonia in 1 cup of water. Blot with lukewarm
water with a white towel. Blot dry with
a dry WHITE absorbent towel.
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Orange
Drink
If
a heavy spill, leave a weighted moist towel
on the spot overnight. Blot with 2 tablespoons
of household ammonia in 1 cup of water.
Blot with lukewarm water with a white towel.
Blot dry with a dry WHITE absorbent towel.
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Paint
(Latex)
If
wet and on surface, blot with lukewarm water
with a white towel. Blot with 2 tablespoons
of household ammonia in 1 cup of water.
Blot with a solution of 1 cup of WHITE vinegar
per 2 cups of water. Apply a one-half inch
layer of WHITE (no printing) paper towels
to the affected area, and weight down with
a flat, heavy object such as a heavy book
and remove the next day.
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Paint
(Oil Based) / Varnish
If
wet, blot dry with a dry WHITE absorbent
towel. If dry, scrape up residue. Blot with
an Acetone-based nail polish remover. Blot
with Dry cleaning fluid or Odorless Mineral
Spirits on a white towel. Do not pour directly
on the carpet or you will destroy the latex
glue holding the primary and secondary backing
together. Blot with 2 tablespoons of household
ammonia in 1 cup of water. Blot with lukewarm
water with a white towel. Blot dry with
a dry WHITE absorbent towel. Apply a one-half
inch layer of WHITE (no printing) paper
towels to the affected area, and weight
down with a flat, heavy object such as a
heavy book and remove the next day.
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Potting
Soil
Let
dry completely before treating. Dry vacuum
until all soil is removed. Soil may contain
fertilizers and insecticides which often
leave permanent stains. Blot with 2 tablespoons
of household ammonia in 1 cup of water.
Blot with lukewarm water with a white towel.
Blot dry with a dry WHITE absorbent towel.
Apply a one-half inch layer of WHITE (no
printing) paper towels to the affected area,
and weight down with a flat, heavy object
such as a heavy book and remove the next
day.
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Rubber
Cement
Scrape
up residue. Blot with an Acetone-based nail
polish remover. Blot with Dry cleaning fluid
or Odorless Mineral Spirits on a white towel.
Do not pour directly on the carpet or you
will destroy the latex glue holding the
primary and secondary backing together.
Blot with 2 tablespoons of household ammonia
in 1 cup of water. Blot with lukewarm water
with a white towel. Blot dry with a dry
WHITE absorbent towel.
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Rust
Vacuum
up loose rust. Blot with a solution of 1
cup of WHITE vinegar per 2 cups of water.
Apply a of WHITE towel saturated with white
vinegar to the affected area, and weight
down with a flat, heavy object such as a
heavy book and remove the next day. Blot
with lukewarm water with a white towel.
Blot dry with a dry WHITE absorbent towel.
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Shoe
Polish (Liquid)
Blot
dry with a dry WHITE absorbent towel. Blot
with an Acetone-based nail polish remover.
Blot with Dry cleaning fluid or Odorless
Mineral Spirits on a white towel. Do not
pour directly on the carpet or you will
destroy the latex glue holding the primary
and secondary backing together. Blot with
2 tablespoons of household ammonia in 1
cup of water. Blot with lukewarm water with
a white towel.
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Shoe
Polish (Wax or Paste)
Scrape
up residue. Blot with an Acetone-based nail
polish remover. Blot with Dry cleaning fluid
or Odorless Mineral Spirits on a white towel.
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