1. Treat a spill or stain immediately

2. Remove excess material by blotting with clean white absorbent material or by scraping with a dull edge knife or ruler

3. Clean remaining stain as indicated on the chart below. Do not over wet. Prior to application, test removal agent in as inconspicuous place. If it doesn't discolor then proceed with the removal of the spot of the spot of stain.

4. After carpet dries, gently brush pile to restore texture

5. Some stains require professional treatment. If you are not sure of proper treatment please give us a call.

Spotting Solutions

Ammonia Solution - Mix one tablespoon of clear household ammonia with 1/2 cup of water

Bleach - Use hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate, present in Snowy or Clorox II. Do not use chlorine bleach.

Detergent Solution - Mix one teaspoon of a colorless, mild detergent of dishwashing liquid in a cup of lukewarm water.

Dry-cleaning Solvent - Volatile dry spotter or a commercial spotter such as Carbona, Energine, or K2R. Use is small amounts. Can be harmful to sizings, backings or stuffing material. Do NOT use gasoline, lighter fluid or carbon tetrachloride.

Enzyme Detergent - Mix a solution of enzyme detergent following the directions on the label. Do NOT soak. Allow the solution to remain on the stain for the recommended length of time before removing.

POG - Paint, oil and grease remover available at most hardware stores

Vinegar Solution - Mix 1/3 cup of white household vinegar with 2/3 cup of water.

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.

1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot. 2. Apply detergent solution, blot until dry. 3. Apply vinegar solution, blot. 4. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.

1. Scrape off as much as as possible with spatula or dull knife. 2. Apply dry-cleaning solvent. 3. Apply POG, blot. 4. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.

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.

1. Scrape off as much as as possible with spatula or dull knife. 2. Apply cool detergent solution, blot. 3. Apply ammonia solution, blot. 4. Apply vinegar solution, blot. 5. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry. 6. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.

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.

1. Apply detergent solution, blotting frequently. A dry stain will probably spread when wet. 2. Repeat step 1 until color in no longer transferred to the towel. 3. Apply ammonia solution, blot. 4. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.

1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent. 2. Apply POG, blot. 3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot. 4. Apply detergent solution, blot. 5. Rinse with warm water and blot until dry. *Note: this stain is nearly impossible to remove completely.

Ink

(Ballpoint)

1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent. 2. Apply POG, blot. 3. Apply amyl acetate if available, or acetone (except on acetate fibers). 4. If stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution. *Note: bleaching (or professional stripping) may be necessary.

Ink

(India)

1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent. 2. Apply POG, blot. 3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot. 4. Apply detergent solution, blot. 5. Apply ammonia solution, blot. 6. Rinse with water, blot until dry.

1. Apply cool detergent solution, blot. 2. Apply vinegar solution, blot. 3. Rinse with water, blot. 4. Apply enzyme detergent, blot. 5. Rinse with water, blot until dry.

1. Scrape off as much as as possible 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 solution, blot. 5. Apply ammonia solution, blot 6. Apply vinegar solution, blot. 7. Rinse with water, blot until dry. *Note: try to avoid wet cleaning on wool. Use POG and dry-cleaning solvents as long as possible.

1. Apply enzyme detergent, blot. 2. Apply ammonia solution, blot. 3. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot. 4. Apply solution of oxidizing bleach (chlorine or perborate). Do not use chlorine bleach on wool or silk. 5. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.

1. Brush  or scrape off as much as possible. 2. Apply detergent solution, blot. 3. Apply ammonia solution, blot. 4. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry. 5. If stain remains, apply POG and dry-cleaning solvent alternately, blot until dry.