Spot & Stain Removal Guide

ALCOHOL / TEA / COFFEE / URINE

• Blot up surplus spillage using absorbent cloth or white kitchen towel. Apply lots of pressure to absorb as much liquid as possible.
• Working from the outer edge of the stain inwards, use a detergent vinegar solution, a little at a time.
• Frequently blot with dry cloths.
• SEE FINAL RINSE PROCEDURE.

CHOCOLATE / SWEETS / ICE CREAM / VOMIT

• Scrape up any excess using a blunt knife.
• Working from the outer edge of the stain inwards, use a detergent solution. Blot dry.
• Follow up with ammonia solution. Blot dry.
• SEE FINAL RINSE PROCEDURE.

FATS / CHEWING GUM / SHOE POLISH

• Scrape up any excess using a blunt knife.
• Working from the outer edge of the stain inwards, use a dry cleaning solution followed by a detergent vinegar solution. Blot dry.
• SEE FINAL RINSE PROCEDURE.

ITEMS & SOLUTIONS NEEDED

• A Clean White Absorbent Cloth or Towel
• Dry Cleaning Solution
• Surgical spirit (usually available from local chemists).
• Detergent Solution
  One teaspoon of gentle detergent for washing woollens, to half a pint (0.3 litres) of warm water
• Detergent Vinegar Solution
  Add a teaspoon of white (NOT malt) vinegar to the detergent solution.
• Ammonia Solution
  One teaspoon of branded household ammonia to one cup of warm water.

FINAL RINSE PROCEDURE

• Mix one part white vinegar and four parts water.
• Pour mixture into a spray bottle and spray over the stain
• Blot dampened area (do not rub) to remove excess moisture
• Spread white kitchen towel (6-8 sheets deep) or absorbent cloth over the affected area and place something weighted on top