Carpet Stain Guide

Some helpful tips for you to control household stains.

 Beer:

  1. Apply detergent solution and blot

  2. Apply vinegar solution, blot frequently

  3. Rinse with water, blot until dry

Cocktails:

  1. Apply detergent solution, blot.

  2. Apply vinegar solution, blot.

  3. Rinse with water, blot until dry.

Soda:

  1. Apply cold detergent solution, blot

  2. Apply ammonia solution, blot.

  3. Apply vinegar solution, blot.

  4. Rinse with water, blot until dry.

Crayons:

  1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent.

  2. Apply POG, blot.

  3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.

  4. Apply detergent solution, blot. 5. Rinse with water, blot until dry

Butter:

  1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.

  2. Apply detergent solution, blot until dry.

  3. Apply vinegar solution, blot.

  4. Rinse with water, blot until dry.

Tomato Sauce:

  1. Apply cool detergent solution, blot.

  2. Apply ammonia solution, blot.

  3. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.

  4. If stain remains, bleach with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate.

  5. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.

Fruit Juice:

  1. Apply detergent solution, blot.

  2. Apply ammonia solution, blot.

  3. Apply vinegar solution, blot.

  4. Rinse with water, blot until dry.

  5. If stain remains, apply enzyme detergent, blot.

  6. Rinse with water, blot until dry.

Blood:

  1. Apply cool detergent solution, blot.

  2. Apply cool ammonia solution, blot.

  3. Apply enzyme detergent, blot

  4. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.

  5. If stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution.

  6. Bleaching with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide may be necessary

Lipstick:

  1. Scrape off excess with spatula or dull knife.

  2. Apply POG, blot, making sure not to reapply stain onto fabric.

  3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.

  4. Apply detergent, blot.

  5. Apply ammonia solution, blot.

  6. Apply vinegar solution, blot.

  7. Rinse with water, blot until dry.

Pet Urine:

  1. Blot up as much as possible if still wet.

  2. Apply detergent solution, blot.

  3. Apply ammonia solution, blot.

  4. Apply vinegar solution, blot.

  5. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.

  6. If stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution.

  7. Bleaching with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate might be necessary.