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Pollen

Pollen

Treat stains as soon as possible after staining. The older the stain, the more difficult it will be to remove.

All stain removal methods should be applied prior to laundering washable garments. Stains that have been laundered and dried are almost impossible to remove.

Carpet

Chemical solvents and supplies

  • Dry cleaning solvent
  1. Vacuum off the pollen particles.
  2. Use the sticky side of a piece of tape to carefully lift off the remaining particles.
  3. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with dry cleaning solvent.
  4. Blot until the solvent is absorbed.
  5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the stain disappears.

Steps to Clean

Upholstery

What you will need

  • Dry cleaning solvent

Steps to Clean

  1. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the dry cleaning solvent.
  2. Blot until the solvent is absorbed.
  3. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the stain disappears.