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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

  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Detergent
  • Turpentine
  1. Using a clean white cloth, sponge with rubbing alcohol.
  2. Tamp the stain.
  3. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
  4. If the stain remains, sponge with turpentine.
  5. Mix one tablespoon of liquid dishwashing detergent with two cups of warm water.
  6. Sponge the stain with the detergent solution.
  7. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
  8. Repeat with alternating applications of turpentine and detergent solution until the stain disappears.
  9. Sponge with cold water and blot dry.

Steps to Clean

Upholstery

What you will need

  • Detergent

Steps to Clean

  1. Mix one (1) tablespoon of liquid dishwashing detergent with two (2) cups of cool water.
  2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the detergent solution.
  3. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
  4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the stain disappears.
  5. Sponge with cold water and blot dry to remove the detergent solution.

Or

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.