Super Duper Spot Removal Guide

Spot Removal Guide

Our spot removal guide is filled with suggestions to help keep your carpets, upholstery, drapes and area rugs spot free. Here are some preliminary Spot Removal Tips to keep in mind before you start:

1. When a spot or stain occurs, act quickly! The longer it remains on the carpet, the harder it is to get out!
2. Use clean white towels and blot the stain.
3. Apply the appropriate spot remover as directed for each type of stain.
4. Always work toward the center of the spot.
5. Repeat steps if necessary, and always blot between steps with a clean white towel.
6. Always do a spot removal test on a portion of carpet that is normally not visible.
7. Never use bleach!

Remember, these tips are suggested treatments only! If you have any doubts about a particular stain, or if it is an extremely difficult stain, please call your local technician first. We cannot be held accountable for any damage resulting from the spot removal guide.

Alcohol-Beer-Whiskey Directions :
1. Squirt with warm tap water or soda water.
2. Blot dry. (Carpet shampoo may also be effective.

Blood To remove this stain, mix the following spot remover(s) and then follow the process below.
Ammonia Solution: One tablespoon clear ammonia to one-half cup water.
Dish Detergent Solution: One teaspoon mild dish detergent to one cup water.
Laundry Solution: One teaspoon laundry detergent to one cup water.
Directions :
1. Apply cool dish detergent solution and blot.
2. Apply cool ammonia solution and blot.
3. Apply laundry detergent solution.
4. Rinse with tap water and blot dry.

Burn Directions :
1. Add one teaspoon of white distilled vinegar to carpet shampoo. 2. Rinse with tap water and blot dry.
3. Trim burned fibers with scissors. If damage is extensive, call us for help.

Chocolate To remove this stain, mix the following spot remover(s) and then follow the process below.
Ammonia Solution: One tablespoon clear ammonia to one-half cup water.
Dish Detergent Solution: One teaspoon mild dish detergent to one cup water.
White Vinegar Solution: One-third cup white distilled vinegar to two-thirds cup water.
Directions :
1. Apply cool dish detergent solution and blot.
2. Apply ammonia solution and blot.
3. Rinse with tap water. Blot again.
4. Apply white vinegar solution.
5. Rinse with tap water and blot dry.

Coffe-Tea-Cola To remove this stain, mix the following spot remover(s) and then follow the process below.
White Vinegar Solution: One-third cup white distilled vinegar to two-thirds cup water.
Directions :
1. Flush with cold tap water or soda water.
2. Apply white vinegar solution and blot.
3. Rinse with water and blot dry.

Flood Damage Directions :
Flood damage usually creates a situation where you should consult a carpet cleaning professional.

Fruit Juice-Jelly-Soda-Artificial Colors To remove this stain, mix the following spot remover(s) and then follow the process below
. Dish Detergent Solution: One teaspoon mild dish detergent to one cup water.
Laundry Solution: One teaspoon laundry detergent to one cup water.
White Vinegar Solution: One-third cup white distilled vinegar to two-thirds cup water.
Directions :
1. Apply dish detergent solution and blot.
2. Apply white vinegar solution and blot.
3. Rinse with tap water and blot.
4. Apply laundry detergent solution and blot.
5. Rinse with tap water and blot dry.

Glue Directions :
Cleaning methods vary depending on the type of glue. Many commercial products have special solvents available from the manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully If stains prove to be indelible, trim affected fibers.

Grass To remove this stain, mix the following spot remover(s) and then follow the process below.
Ammonia Solution: One tablespoon clear ammonia to one-half cup water.
Laundry Solution: One teaspoon laundry detergent to one cup water.
White Vinegar Solution: One-third cup white distilled vinegar to two-thirds cup water.
Directions :
1. Apply laundry detergent solution and blot.
2. Rinse with tap water. Blot again.
3. Apply ammonia solution and blot.
4. Apply white vinegar solution and blot.
5. Rinse with tap water and blot dry.

Gravy-Ketchup-Mustard To remove this stain, mix the following spot remover(s) and then follow the process below.
Dish Detergent Solution: One teaspoon mild dish detergent to one cup water.
Laundry Solution: One teaspoon laundry detergent to one cup water.
White Vinegar Solution: One-third cup white distilled vinegar to two-thirds cup water.
Directions:
1. Apply dish detergent solution and blot.
2. Apply white vinegar solution and blot.
3. Apply laundry detergent solution and blot.
4. Rinse with tap water and blot dry.

Grease-Oil-Clear Salad Dressings Directions:
Apply a dry cleaning solution or carpet shampoo.

Gum To remove this stain, mix the following spot remover(s) and then follow the process below.
Dry Cleaning Solution: Use a commercial product available at most hardware stores and supermarkets.
Directions :
1. Chill with ice cubes.
2. Scrape off as much of the gum as possible.
3. Apply dry cleaning solution and blot.

Ink(Ball Point) To remove this stain, mix the following spot remover(s) and then follow the process below.
Dry Cleaning Solution: Use a commercial product available at most hardware stores and supermarkets.
Directions:
Apply dry cleaning solution.

Ink(Fountain or Felt Tip) Directions :
It's best to have fountain pen or felt tip pen stains removed by a professional carpet cleaner.

Milk To remove this stain, mix the following spot remover(s) and then follow the process below.
Ammonia Solution: One tablespoon clear ammonia to one-half cup water.
Dish Detergent Solution: One teaspoon mild dish detergent to one cup water.
Directions:
1. Apply warm water or soda water and blot.
2. Apply dish detergent solution and blot.
3. Apply ammonia solution and blot again.
4. Rinse with tap water and blot dry.

Mud To remove this stain, mix the following spot remover(s) and then follow the process below.
Dish Detergent Solution: One teaspoon mild dish detergent to one cup water.
Directions:
1. Let dry.
2. Brush, scrape or vacuum off as much possible.
3. Apply dish detergent solution.
4. Rinse with tap water and blot dry.

Nail Polish Remover To remove this stain, mix the following spot remover(s) and then follow the process below.
Dry Cleaning Solution: Use a commercial product available at most hardware stores and supermarkets.
Directions :
1. Apply dry cleaning solution. Blot.
2. Apply a non-oily nail polish remover.
(Note: Nail polish remover may dissolve some fibers. PRE-TEST FIRST!) 3. Rinse with tap water and blot dry.

Paint(Oil or Water Based) Directions :
It's best not to try this on your own. It's very risky. When a paint spill occurs, call us for professional help.

Rust Directions :
While commercial rust removers may be used, we don't recommend it. They are both dangerous and expensive. It's advisable to let experts handle the job

Shoe Polish-Tar To remove this stain, mix the following spot remover(s) and then follow the process below.
Ammonia Solution: One tablespoon clear ammonia to one-half cup water.
Dish Detergent Solution: One teaspoon mild dish detergent to one cup water.
Dry Cleaning Solution: Use a commercial product available at most hardware stores and supermarkets. Directions:
1. Apply a dry cleaning solution. Blot.
2. Repeat until stain fades.
3. Apply dish detergent solution.
4. Rinse with tap water and blot.
5. Apply ammonia solution.
6. Rinse with tap water and blot dry.

Urine-Animal Stains To remove this stain, mix the following spot remover(s) and then follow the process below.
Ammonia Solution: One tablespoon clear ammonia to one-half cup water.
White Vinegar Solution: One-third cup white distilled vinegar to two-thirds cup water.
Directions:
1. Apply dish detergent solution and blot.
2. Apply ammonia solution. Blot again.
3. Rinse with tap water and blot.
4. Apply white vinegar solution. Blot again.
5. Rinse with tap water and blot dry.
6. To eliminate odors ask about our deodorizer services.

Vomit or Feces o remove this stain, mix the following spot remover(s) and then follow the process below.
Ammonia Solution: One tablespoon clear ammonia to one-half cup water.
Laundry Solution: One teaspoon laundry detergent to one cup water.
White Vinegar Solution: One-third cup white distilled vinegar to two-thirds cup water.
Directions:
1. Apply laundry detergent solution. Blot.
2. Apply ammonia solution and blot.
3. Rinse with tap water. Blot again.
4. Apply white vinegar solution and blot.
5. Rinse with tap water and blot dry.
6. To eliminate odors ask about our deodorizer services.

Wax-Crayons-Lipstick To remove this stain, mix the following spot remover(s) and then follow the process below.
Dish Detergent Solution: One teaspoon mild dish detergent to one cup water.
Dry Cleaning Solution: Use a commercial product available at most hardware stores and supermarkets.
Directions :
1. Apply dry cleaning solution and blot.
2. Repeat until stain fades.
3. Apply dish detergent solution. Blot again.
4. Rinse with tap water and blot dry.

Wine To remove this stain, mix the following spot remover(s) and then follow the process below.
Ammonia Solution: One tablespoon clear ammonia to one-half cup water.
Dish Detergent Solution: One teaspoon mild dish detergent to one cup water.
White Vinegar Solution: One-third cup white distilled vinegar to two-thirds cup water.
Directions :
1. Apply dish detergent solution. Blot.
2. Apply white vinegar solution and blot.
3. Rinse with tap water. Blot again.
4. Apply ammonia solution.
5. Rinse with tap water and blot dry.