Step by step advanced treatment recommendations see bottom for spotting solutions.
BLOOD:
- Apply cool detergent solution, blot.
- Apply cool ammonia solution, blot.
- Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
- Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
- If stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution.
- Bleaching with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide may be necessary.
BUTTER AND MARGARINE:
- Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
- Apply detergent solution, blot until dry.
- Apply vinegar solution, blot.
- Rinse with water, blot until dry.
CANDLE WAX:
- Scrape away as much wax as possible with spatula or dull knife.
- Apply dry cleaning solvent.
- Apply POG, blot
- Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
*Refer to general recommendation for hot iron treatment of wax.
KETCHUP & TOMATO SAUCE:
- Apply cool detergent solution, blot.
- Apply ammonia solution, blot.
- Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
- If stain remains, bleach with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate.
- Rinse thoroughly with water, blot dry.
CHOCOLATE:
- Scrape away as much as possible with spatula or dull knife.
- Apply cool detergent solution, blot.
- Apply ammonia solution, blot.
- Apply vinegar solution, blot.
- Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
- Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
COFFEE:
- Apply detergent solution, blotting frequently.
- Apply vinegar solution, blot.
- Cover with dry towels until dry.
CRAYON:
- Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
- Apply POG, blot.
- Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
- Apply detergent solution, blot.
- Rinse with water, blot until dry.
FOOD COLORING:
- Apply detergent solution, blotting frequently. A dried stain of food coloring will most likely spread when wet. Repeat until color is no longer transferred to towel.
- Apply ammonia solution, blot.
- Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
FURNITURE STAIN:
- Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
- Apply POG, blot.
- Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
- Apply detergent solution, blot.
- Rinse with water, blot until dry.
Unfortunately, a furniture stain is nearly impossible to remove completely.
GRASS:
- Apply amyl acetate if available to remove chlorophyll, blot.
- Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
- Rinse with water, blot.
- Apply ammonia solution, blot.
- Apply vinegar solution, blot.
- Rinse with water, blot until dry.
Bleaching or professional stripping may be necessary.
INK(Ballpoint):
- Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
- Apply POG, blot.
- If stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution.
INK (India):
- Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
- Apply POG, blot.
- Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
- Apply detergent solution, blot.
- Apply ammonia solution, blot.
- Rinse with water, blot until dry.
JAM & JELLY:
- Apply detergent solution, blot.
- Apply vinegar solution, blot.
- Rinse with water, blot.
- Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
- Rinse with water, blot until dry.
LIPSTICK:
- Scrape off excess with spatula or dull knife.
- Apply POG, blot making sure not to reapply stain into fabric.
- Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
- Apply detergent, blot.
- Apply ammonia solution, blot.
- Apply vinegar solution, blot.
- Rinse with water, blot until dry.
Try to avoid wet cleaning on wool.
Use POG and dry-cleaning solvents as long as possible.
MILDEW:
- Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
- Apply ammonia solution, blot.
- Rinse thoroughly with water, blot.
- Apply solution of oxidizing bleach (chlorine or perborate) Do not use chlorine bleach on wool or silk.
- Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
MUD:
- Brush or scrape away as much excess mud as possible.
- Apply detergent solution, blot.
- Apply ammonia solution, blot.
- Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
- If stain remains, apply POG and dry-cleaning solvent alternately, blot until dry.
MUSTARD:
- Apply detergent solution, blot.
- Apply vinegar solution, blot.
- Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
- If stain remains, rust remover (Oxalic acid solution) or bleaching may be necessary.
Do not use ammonia or alkalies.
NAIL POLISH:
- Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
- Apply amyl acetate if available or nail polish remover -PRETEST INCONSPICUOUS AREA FIRST.
- If stain remains, apply detergent solution, blot until dry.
- Apply ammonia solution, blot.
- Apply vinegar solution, blot.
- Rinse with water, blot until dry.
PAINT (Oil based):
- Apply detergent solution, blot.
- Apply ammonia solution, blot.
- Rinse with water, blot until dry.
- Apply POG, blot.
- Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
PAINT (Water based):
- Check label on paint or specific thinner or solvent OR
- Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
- Apply POG, blot.
- Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot
- Alternate steps 2 and 3 until stain is removed.
- If stain persists, weight down the stain with towels dampened with dry-cleaning for several hours to loosen, blot with solvent.
- Apply several drops of detergent solution and work into the stain, blot.
- Apply ammonia solution, blot.
- Alternate steps 2 and 3 and 6 until stain is removed.
Rinse thoroughly with warm water, blot until dry.
SHOE POLISH:
- Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
- Apply POG, blot.
- Apply dry-cleaning solution, blot.
- Apply detergent solution, blot.
- Apply ammonia solution, blot.
- Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
- If stain persists, bleaching or professional stripping may be necessary.
URINE:
- Blot as much as possible if still wet.
- Apply detergent solution, blot.
- Apply ammonia solution, blot
- Apply vinegar solution, blot.
- Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
- If stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution.
- Bleaching with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate might be necessary.
Urine stains may cause permanent dye removal from fibers.
VOMIT:
- Blot as much as possible.
- Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
- Apply ammonia solution, blot.
- Apply vinegar solution, blot.
- Rinse with water, blot until dry.
WINE:
- Apply detergent solution, blot.
- Apply vinegar solution, blot.
- Apply ammonia solution, blot.
- If necessary, bleach with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate.
- Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
(If all else fails, switch to Chardonnay)!!
Spotting Solutions
AMMONIA SOLUTION
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Mix one tablespoon of clean household ammonia with one-half 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 teaspoonful of a colorless, mild detergent or dishwashing liquid in a cup of lukewarm water.
DRY-CLEANING SOLVENT -
Volatile dry spotter or a commercial spotter such as Thoro, Carbona, Energize, K2R. Use in small amounts...can be harmful in sizing, backings or stuffing material.
DO NOT use gasoline, lighter fluid or carbon tetrachloride.
POG -
Paint, oil and grease remover; available in hardware stores. Use extremely small amounts with extreme caution!
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