Tomato-based products

What you will need

• Pretreatment laundry stain remover
• Heavy-duty liquid detergent
• Chlorine bleach or oxygen bleach
• Dry cleaning solvent
• Absorbent paper towels

Steps to Clean

1. Saturate area with pretreatment laundry stain remover (aerosol types work better on greasy stains) Wait one minute for product to penetrate the stain. For stubborn stains, rub with heavy-duty liquid detergent. Launder immediately.
2. If color stain remains, soak/wash in chlorine bleach if safe for fabric, or in oxygen bleach.
3. For extra heavy stains, apply dry cleaning solvent to back of the stain over absorbent paper towels. Let dry, rinse. Proceed as above.

What you will need

• Isopropyl rubbing alcohol
• Detergent
• Hydrogen peroxide

Steps to Clean

1. Remove as much of the foreign material as possible by blotting with a white paper towel or scraping with a dull knife.
2. Apply rubbing alcohol to a clean white cloth, white paper towel or cotton ball. If the spot extends deep into the pile use a blotting motion until the spot is removed or no color is transferred to the cloth. Do not allow the alcohol to penetrate into the backing as this will destroy the latex bond. If the spot is on the surface only, rub in one direction at a time. Never use a circular motion to remove the spot as this may destroy the texture. Stop if spot is removed. If not, continue with the next step.
3. Apply a small quantity of detergent solution to the spot. (To make the detergent solution mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dishwashing detergent which does not contain lanolin or bleach with 1 quart of water) Use a blotting motion to work the detergent into the affected area. If spot is being removed continue applying detergent solution and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed.
4. Rinse with tap water using a spray bottle, blot to remove excess moisture.
5. Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry.
6. If there is still some stain on the carpet and blotting is not removing it, then moisten the tufts in the stained area with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Let stand for on (1) hour. Blot and repeat until carpet is stain free. Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
7. Apply pad of paper towels and weight down with brick.

Or

What you will need

• Clean absorbent towels
• Diluted carpet shampoo
• Vacuum cleaner

Steps to Clean

1. Remove excess foreign material by blotting with a clean absorbent towel.
2. Sponge lightly with cool water and blot several times.
3. Apply diluted carpet shampoo (1 part liquid carpet shampoo to 4 parts water) with a brush or towel.
4. Let the area dry thoroughly, and then vacuum.
5. Repeat if needed.

Or

1. Mix one tablespoon of liquid dishwashing detergent with two cups of warm 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 or is no longer absorbed into the cloth.
5. If the stain remains, mix one tablespoon of ammonia with ½ cup of warm water. (Caution: Never mix chlorine bleach and ammonia – fumes are hazardous.)
6. Sponge the stain with the ammonia solution.
7. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
8. Sponge with cold water and blot dry

Steps to Clean

What you will need

• White vinegar
• Prewash stain remover
• detergent

Steps to Clean

1. Sponge the area with cool water, then sponge area using a solution of equal parts of white vinegar and cool water. 
2. Rinse with cool water. 
3. Cover stained area with a pad of absorbent material dampened with a prewash stain remover, liquid laundry detergent or a paste made of granular detergent and water.
4. Change absorbent pad of material as it picks up the stain. 
5. Keep stain moist for up to 30 minutes.
6. Rinse with water.  Products with enzymes should not be used on wool or silk fabrics.