A basic guide for spot & stain removal from The National Carpet Cleaners Association.
Please feel free to download the 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
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