Spotting
Guide
The following three solutions will be required
together with a dry cleaning solvent such as Dab it off and some white absorbent
cloth or tissue.
- Detergent Solution: One teaspoonful of neutral detergent such
as Stergene to 1/2 pint (1/3 litre) of warm water.
- Detergent/Vinegar Solution: Add one teaspoonful of White Vinegar
to the Detergent Solution.
- Ammonia Solution: One teaspoonful of household ammonia, such
as Scrubbs to one cup of warm water.
Test the solution on a small out of the way
area, then tackle the stain by working from the outer edge towards the
centre.
Check for colour fastness prior to carrying
out any wet process on your carpets. |
Ice-cream |
Scrape up excess with
a blunt knife use Detergent Solution. Starting at the outer edge
and blotting dry follow with Ammonia Solution. Blot dry. |
| Lipstick |
Scrape up with a blunt
knife, use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar
Solution. Blot dry. |
| Liquid Foods
|
Blot up the surplus
spillage. Use Detergent/Vinegar Solution. Work from the outer edge
of the stain. Using a little at a time and blotting up with dry cloths frequently.
|
| Alcohol/Wines
|
Blot up the surplus
spillage. Use Detergent/Vinegar Solution. Work from the outer edge
of the stain. Using a little at a time and blotting up with dry cloths frequently.
|
Milk |
Blot up the surplus
spillage. Use Detergent Solution starting at the outer edge and blotting
dry. Follow with Ammonia Solution. Blot dry. |
| Blood |
Scrape up excess with
a blunt knife use Detergent Solution. Starting at the outer edge
and blotting dry follow with Ammonia Solution. Blot dry. |
Nail Polish |
Scrape up with a blunt
knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar
Solution. Blot dry. |
| Chewing Gum |
Scrape up with a blunt
knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar
Solution. Blot dry. |
Oil |
Scrape up with a blunt
knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar
Solution. Blot dry. |
| Chocolate |
Scrape up excess with
a blunt knife use Detergent Solution. Starting at the outer edge
and blotting dry follow with Ammonia Solution. Blot dry. |
Perfume |
Blot up the surplus
spillage. Use Detergent/Vinegar Solution. Work from outer edge of
the stain. Using a little at a time and blotting up with dry cloths frequently.
|
| Coffee
|
Blot up the surplus
spillage. Use Detergent/Vinegar Solution. Work from outer edge of
the stain. Using a little at a time and blotting up with dry cloths frequently.
|
Shoe Polish |
Scrape up with a blunt
knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar Solution.
Blot dry. |
| Egg |
Scrape up excess with
a blunt knife use Detergent Solution. Starting at the outer edge
and blotting dry follow with Ammonia Solution. Blot dry. |
Soft Drinks |
Blot up the surplus
spillage. Use Detergent Solution. Starting at the outer edge and
blotting dry. Follow with Ammonia Solution. Blot dry. |
| Fats |
Scrape up with a blunt
knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar
Solution. Blot dry. |
Solids |
Scrape up with a blunt
knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar
Solution. Blot dry. |
| Fruit |
Scrape up excess with
a blunt knife use Detergent Solution. Starting at the outer edge
and blotting dry follow with Ammonia Solution. Blot dry. |
Tar |
Scrape up with a blunt
knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar
Solution. Blot dry. |
| Glue |
Scrape up excess with
a blunt knife use Detergent Solution. Starting at the outer edge
and blotting dry follow with Ammonia Solution. Blot dry. |
Tea |
Blot up the surplus
spillage. Use Detergent/Vinegar Solution. Work from outer edge of
the stain. Using a little at a time and blotting up with dry cloths frequently.
|
| Grass |
Scrape up excess with
a blunt knife use Detergent Solution. Starting at the outer edge
and blotting dry follow with Ammonia Solution. Blot dry. |
Urine |
Blot up the surplus
spillage. Use Detergent/Vinegar Solution. Work from outer edge of
the stain. Using a little at a time and blotting up with dry cloths frequently.
|
| Gravy |
Scrape up excess with
a blunt knife use Detergent Solution. Starting at the outer edge
and blotting dry follow with Ammonia Solution. Blot dry. |
Vomit |
Scrape up with a blunt
knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar
Solution. Blot dry. |
| Grease |
Scrape up with a blunt
knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar
Solution. Blot dry. |
Wax |
Scrape up with a blunt
knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar
Solution. Blot dry. |
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