Type of treatment

You will need the following items for spot cleaning. The numbers are keyed to the stain, and all should be used in the recommended sequence. Some stains may require professional cleaning based on the age of the stain.

1. Cold water.
2. Detergent solution.
   Mix one teaspoon of clear dishwashing liquid with a cup of warm (not hot) water.
3. Ammonia solution.
   Mix one tablespoon of clear household ammonia (3% solution) with 1/2 cup of water.
4. Solvent.
   A dry cleaning solvent (available at grocery, drug and hardware stores) such as Carbona or Energine.
5. Ice.
   Chill with ice cubes in a plastic bag. Shatter residue, pick or scrape off and vacuum.
6. Vinegar solution.
   Mix 1/3 cup of white vinegar with 2/3 cup of water.
7. Warm Water.
   Not hot water.
8. Clear nail polish remover.
   Preferably Acetone.
9. Alcohol or methylated spirits mineral turpentine.
10. Rust remover.
11. Absorbent powder.
    e.g., salt, talc or proprietary absorbent powders.
12. Absorbent cleaner.
    e.g., Host^®.

Treatment Guide

One of the most essential aspects of carpet maintenance is removal of spots and spills. Make sure you always have the necessary cleaning materials in stock so that you can act quickly in the event of spills or stains. Doing so will extend the life of your carpet. Refer to the above guide for the steps to take when removing a stain from your carpet or rug.

STAIN	TREATMENT				STAIN	TREATMENT
	Step 1	Step 2	Step 3			Step 1	Step 2	Step 3
Alcoholic Beverages	1	2	-		Ketchup	7	2	-
Bleach	1	3	-		Lipstick	4	2	-
Blood	1	2	-		Mercurochrome	2	3	6
Butter	4	2	-		Milk	7	4	2
Candle Wax	5	4	-		Mustard	2	-	-
Chewing Gum	5	4	-		Nail Polish	8	4	2
Chocolate	2	3	6		Oil and Grease	4	2	-
Coffee	1	2	4		Paint (Latex)	2	3	4
Colas and Soft Drinks	7	2			Paint (Oil)	9	4	2
Cooking Oils	4	2	-		Rust	4	2	10
Cream	2	4	-		Salad Dressing	2	4	-
Egg	2	-	-		Shoe Polish	4	2	-
Floor Wax	4	-	-		Soot	4	2	3
Fruit Juice	1	2	-		Tar	4	-	-
Furniture Polish	4	2	3		Tea	1	2	4
Gravy and Sauces	7	2	-		Urine (Fresh)	1	2	-
Ink (Fountain Pen)	1	2	-		Urine (Old)	2	3	6
Ink (Ball Point Pen)	4	9	2		Vomit	2	-	-
Ink (Felt Tip)	7	2	8		Wine	11	1	2
					Unknown Material	4	12	2
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