Animal Stains – Urine
• Apply dish detergent solution and blot.
• Apply ammonia solution.
• Blot again.
• Rinse with tap water and blot.
• Apply white vinegar solution.
• Blot again Rinse with tap water and blot dry.
Blood
• Apply cool dish detergent solution and blot.
• Apply cool ammonia solution and blot.
• Apply laundry detergent solution.
• Rinse with tap water and blot dry.
Burns
• Add one teaspoon of white distilled vinegar to carpet shampoo.
• Rinse with tap water and blot dry.
• Trim burned fibers with scissors. If damage is extensive, call us for help.
Chocolate
• Apply cool dish detergent solution and blot.
• Apply ammonia solution and blot.
• Rinse with tap water.
• Blot again Apply white vinegar solution.
• Rinse with tap water and blot dry.
Coffee – Tea – Cola
• Flush with cold tap water or soda water
• Apply white vinegar solution and blot.
• Rinse with water and blot dry
Crayons – Lipstick – Wax
• Apply dry cleaning solution and blot.
• Repeat until stain fades.
• Apply dish detergent solution.
• Blot again.
• Rinse with tap water and blot dry.
Flood Damage
• Flood damage usually creates a situation where you should consult a carpet cleaning professional. Give us a call we are available 24 hours a day for emergencies.
Fruit – Juice – Jelly – Soda – Artificial Colors
• Apply dish detergent solution and blot.
• Apply white vinegar solution and blot.
• Rinse with tap water and blot.
• Apply laundry detergent solution and blot
• Rinse with tap water and blot dry
Glue
• 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
• Apply laundry detergent solution and blot
• Rinse with tap water. Blot again.
• Apply ammonia solution and blot.
• Apply white vinegar solution and blot
• Rinse with tap water and blot dry.
Gravy – Ketchup – Mustard
• Apply dish detergent solution and blot.
• Apply white vinegar solution and blot.
• Apply laundry detergent solution and blot.
• Rinse with tap water and blot dry.
Grease – Oil – Clear Salad Dressing
• Apply a dry cleaning solution or carpet shampoo.
Gum
• Chill with ice cubes.
• Scrape off as much of the gum as possible
• Apply dry cleaning solution and blot.
Ink (Ball Point)
• Apply dry cleaning solution.
Ink (Fountain Pen or Felt Tip)
• It’s best to have fountain pen or felt tip pen stains removed by a professional carpet cleaner.
Milk
• Apply warm water or soda water and blot
• Apply dish detergent solution and blot.
• Apply ammonia solution and blot again.
• Rinse with tap water and blot dry.
Mud
• Let dry.
• Brush, scrape or vacuum off as much possible.
• Apply dish detergent solution.
• Rinse with tap water and blot dry.
Nail Polish
• Apply dry cleaning solution. Blot.
• Apply a non-oily nail polish remover. (Note: Nail polish remover may dissolve some fibers-PRE-TEST FIRST!)
• Rinse with tap water and blot dry.
Oil – See Grease
• Paint (Oil or Water Based)
• 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
• 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
• Apply a dry cleaning solution. Blot.
• Repeat until stain fades.
• Apply dish detergent solution.
• Rinse with tap water and blot.
• Apply ammonia solution.
• Rinse with tap water and blot dry.
Vomit or Feces
• Apply laundry detergent solution. Blot.
• Apply ammonia solution and blot.
• Rinse with tap water. Blot again.
• Apply white vinegar solution and blot.
• Rinse with tap water and blot dry.
Wine
• Apply dish detergent solution. Blot.
• Apply white vinegar solution and blot
• Rinse with tap water. Blot again.
• Apply ammonia solution.
• Rinse with tap water and blot dry.
