Stain
Removal
Most household
stains can be removed using the Scotchgard "Easy as 1-2-3"
method. Oil based stains, however, will require the use of a
dry cleaning solvent prior to using this cleaning method:
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Use the "Easy as 1-2-3"
method to remove these stains as outlined below: |
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Use Dry Cleaning Fluid to
remove these stains: |
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alcohol
beer
blood
candy
catsup
chocolate
chocolate milk
clay
coffee (omit step 2)
cola
cologne
cranberry juice
food stains (general)
fruit juice
fruit punch
furniture polish (water based)
grape juice
graphite
gravy
ice cream
jelly
latex paint
liquor
milk
soft drinks
soil spots
syrup
tea (omit step 2)
tomato juice
urine
vomit
water colors
whiskey
wine |
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butter
calamine lotion
cooking oil
cosmetics
crayon
felt tip marker
furniture dye
furniture polish
glue**
grease (black)
gum**
hand cream
ink
lipstick
margarine
mascara
mayonnaise
nail polish
ointment
oil
oil paint
rouge
salad dressing
tar
varnish
wax**
*If the stain
persists, add the vinegar/water solution outlined in
Step 3 with the detergent solution outlined in Step 1.
Follow Step 1 procedures.
**Freeze and remove
solids before cleaning with dry cleaning fluid.
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Detergent Solution
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Mix 1 teaspoon
of mild laundry detergent (non-bleaching brands such as
Tide or Surf) with two (2) cups of water. Stir the
solution gently. |
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Using a
clean white cloth, dampen the fibers in the stained area
with the detergent solution. |
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If
necessary, use your fingertips to work the solution into
the base of the stain. |
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Re-wet the
stained carpet fibers with clear, lukewarm water.
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Cover the
area with an absorbent, white towel and apply pressure
to the blot. |
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Repeat the
rinsing/blotting procedures until you are sure all
traces of the detergent have been removed. |
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If the
stains are removed, place white paper towels over the
stained area. |
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Weight the
towels with a heavy, colorfast object, such as a plastic
wastebasket with a weight inside. |
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Change the
paper towels as stains wick up until the area dries.
If stains remain (unless they are from coffee, tea or
urine) proceed to Step 2. For coffee, tea and urine
stains proceed directly to Step 3. |
Ammonia/Water
Note: Do not use
on coffee, tea or urine stains
Mix one (1) tablespoon of non-bleaching, non-sudsing
household ammonia with 1 cup of lukewarm water. Apply this
solution as outlined in Step 1, rinsing the area in the same
manner.
Even if stains
disappear after using the ammonia solution, it is necessary
to use Step 3the vinegar solutionto neutralize the ammonia
solution.
Vinegar/Water
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Mix equal
parts of white vinegar and water. Apply this solution as
outlined in Step 1 and 2. |
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Rinse and
blot. |
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Fold paper
towels with a heavy, colorfast object such as a plastic
wastebasket with a weight inside. |
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Continue
to change paper towels until the area is almost dry.
Gently brush pile to lift tufts. |
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Allow
carpet to completely dry before walking on carpet
surface.
You must
use Step 3 if you first used Step 2. It is important to
neutralize the ammonia solution. |
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