| Spot
Removal Chart
The very first step should always
be to scoop up or blot excess. |
| Spot |
Order of Treatment |
Other Treatments |
| |
Step1 |
Step2 |
Step3 |
|
| Alcoholic
beverages |
1 |
2 |
--- |
|
| Bleach |
1 |
3 |
--- |
|
| Blood |
1 |
2 |
--- |
|
| Butter |
4 |
2 |
--- |
|
| Candle
wax |
Absorbent
paper and hot iron |
| Chewing
gum |
5 |
4 |
--- |
|
| Chocolate |
2 |
3 |
6 |
|
| Coffee |
1 |
2 |
4 |
|
| Colas
and soft drinks |
7 |
2 |
--- |
|
| Cooking
oils |
4 |
2 |
--- |
|
| Cream |
2 |
4 |
--- |
|
| Egg |
2 |
--- |
--- |
|
| Felt
tip pen |
7 |
2 |
8 |
|
| Floor
wax |
4 |
--- |
--- |
|
| Fruit
juice |
1 |
2 |
--- |
|
| Furniture
polish |
4 |
2 |
3 |
|
| Gravy
and sauces |
7 |
2 |
--- |
|
| Ink
(fountain pen) |
1 |
2 |
--- |
|
| Ink
(ball point) |
4 |
9 |
2 |
|
| Ketchup |
7 |
2 |
--- |
|
| Lipstick |
4 |
2 |
--- |
|
| Mercurochrome |
2 |
3 |
6 |
Repeat
Step 2 |
| Milk |
7 |
4 |
2 |
|
| Mustard |
2 |
--- |
--- |
|
| Nail
polish |
8 |
4 |
--- |
|
| Oil
and grease |
4 |
2 |
--- |
|
| Paint
(latex) |
2 |
3 |
4 |
|
| Paint
(oil) |
9 |
4 |
2 |
|
| Rust |
4 |
2 |
10 |
|
| Salad
dressing |
2 |
4 |
--- |
|
| Shoe
polish |
4 |
2 |
--- |
|
| Soot |
4 |
2 |
3 |
|
| Tar |
4 |
--- |
--- |
|
| Tea |
1 |
2 |
4 |
|
| Urine
(fresh) |
1 |
2 |
--- |
|
| Urine
(old) |
2 |
3 |
6 |
|
| Vomit |
2 |
--- |
--- |
|
| Wine |
11 |
1 |
2 |
|
| Unknown material |
4 |
12 |
2 |
|
|
Type
of Treatment*
1.
Cold Water
2. Detergent solution
3. Ammonia solution
4. Solvent
5. Chill with aerosol freezing
agent or ice cubes in plastic bag. Pick
or scrape some off.
6. Vinegar solution
7. Warm water
8. Clear nail polish remover
(preferably acetone)
9. Alcohol or methylated spirits
mineral turpentine
10. Rust Remover
11. Absorbent powder (e.g.
salt, talc or proprietary absorbent powders.)
12. Absorbent cleaner (Host®
or Capture®)*
*References
to proprietary products or specific companies is for
informational purposes only. Be sure to read labels
and follow directions carefully.
These
instructions are to be used as a reference only.
Rugs As Art, Inc. is not responsible for any damage, fading,
and or change in your rugs or carpets due to following
these instructions. Please call a professional for
assistance prior to using these instructions.
By using this reference, it is understood that Rugs As
Art, Inc. relinquishes all responsibility.
