Stain Removal Guide
Accidents happen! Here's how to treat that "oops" and keep a spot from turning into a permanent stain:
- Treat the spot as soon as possible!
- Always blot, never rub or scrub. Scrubbing causes permanent fiber damage
- After treating, pile on paper towels and weight them down with a heavy book to absorb any remaining liquid.
- Call us for free advice and information.
Select a stain and view the instructions for removal in the box at right.
| Alcoholic
Beverages |
Ink,
Ballpoint |
| Asphalt |
Ink,
Permanent |
| Beer |
Ink,
Washable |
| Betadine |
Lipstick |
| Berries |
Milk |
| Blood,
wet |
Mustard |
| Blood,
dried |
Nail
Polish |
| Butter |
Paint -
Latex (wet) |
| Chewing
Gum |
Paint -
Latex (dry) |
| Chocolate |
Paint -
Oil |
| Coffee |
Pet Stains,
feces |
| Cosmetics |
Pet Stains,
urine |
| Crayon |
Pet Stains,
vomit |
| Copier
Toner, wet |
Tea |
| Copier
Toner, dry |
Tomato-based |
| De-icer |
Rust |
| Drinks, Hot
(non-caffienated) |
Urine |
| Drinks
(Soda, Kool-Aid) |
Vomit |
| Excrement |
Wax |
| Food
dyes |
Wine |
| Furniture
Polish |
|
| Grease,
Automotive |
|
| Grease,
Food |
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