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 What to do about a fresh stain
 
1. Treat a spill or stain immediately.
2. Remove excess material by blotting with a clean white absorbent cloth or by scraping with a dull knife or ruler.
3. Clean remaining stain as indicated in chart below. Do not over wet. Prior to application, test removal agent in an inconspicuous place.If it does not discolor, proceed with the removal of the spot or stain.

4. After the carpet dries, gently brush pile to restore texture.
5. Some stains require professional teatment.If you are unsure of proper treatment, please give us a call at (303)756-3326.

Carpet Spot and Stain Guide Blood 
1. Apply cool detergent solution, blot.
2. Apply cool ammonia solution, blot.
3. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
4. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
5. If stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution.
6. Bleaching with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide may be necessary.

Butter & Margarine 
1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
2. Apply detergent solution, blot until dry.
3. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
4. Rinse with water, blot until dry.

Candle Wax 
1. Scrape off as much as possible with spatula or dull knife.
2. Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
3. Apply POG, blot.
4. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.

Catsup & Tomato Sauce 
1. Apply cool detergent solution, blot.
2. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
3. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
4. If stain remains, bleach with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate.
5. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot dry.

Chocolate 
1. Scrape off as much as possible with spatula or dull knife.
2. Apply cool detergent solution, blot.
3. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
4. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
5. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
6. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot dry.

Crayons 
1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
2. Apply POG, blot.
3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
4. Apply detergent solution, blot.
5. Rinse with water, blot until dry.

Food Coloring 
1. Apply detergent solution, blotting frequently.
*A dried stain will probably spread when wet.*
2. Repeat step 1 until color is no longer transferred to the towel.
3. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
4. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.

Furniture Stain 
1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
2. Apply POG, blot.
3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
4. Apply detergent solution, blot.
5. Rinse with water, blot until dry.
*This stain is almost impossible to remove completely.*

Grass 
1. Apply amyl acetate if available to remove chlorophyll, blot.
2. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
3. Rinse with water, blot
4. Apply ammonia solution, blot.5. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
6. Rinse with water, blot dry.
*Bleaching (or professional stripping) may be necessary.*

Ink (ballpoint) 
1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
2. Apply POG, blot.
3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
4. Apply amyl acetate if available, or acetone (except on acetate fibers.
5. If stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution.
*Bleaching (or professional stripping) may be necessay.*

Ink (India) 
1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
2. Apply POG, blot.
3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
4. Apply detergent solution, blot.
5. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
6. Rinse with water, blot until dry.

Jam & Jelly 
1. Apply detergent solution, blot.
2. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
3. Rinse with water, blot.
4. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
5. Rinse with water, blot until dry.

Lipstick 
1. Scrape off excess with spatula or dull knife.
2. Apply POG solution, blot, making sure not to reapply stain onto fabric..
3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
4. Apply detergent, blot.
5. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
6. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
7. Rinse with water, blot until dry.
*Try to avoid wetcleaning on wool.
Use POG and dry-cleaning solvent alternately, blot until dry.*

Mildew 
1. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
2. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
3. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot.
4. Apply solution of oxidizing bleach (chlorine or perborate).
*Do not use chlorine bleach on wool or silk.*
5. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.

Mud 
1. Brush or scrape off as much as possible.
2. Apply detergent solution, blot.
3. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
4. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot dry.
5. If stain remains, apply POG and dry-cleaning solvent alternately, blot until dry.

Mustard 
1. Apply detergent solution, blot
2. Apply vinegar solution, blot
3. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
4. If stain remains, apply rust remover (oxalic acid solution) or bleaching may be necessary.
*Do not use ammonia or alkalies.*

Nail polish 
1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
2. Apply POG, blot.
3. Apply amyl acetate if available, or nail polish remover - PRETEST FIRST.
4. If stain remains, apply detergent solution, blot until dry.
5. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
6. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
7. Rinse with water, blot until dry.

Paint (oil) 
1. Apply detergent solution, blot.
2. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
3. Rinse with water, blot until dry.
4. Apply POG, blot.
5. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.

Paint(water) 
*Check label on paint for specific thinner or solvent OR*
1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
2. Apply POG, blot.
3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
4. Alternate steps 2 and 3 until stain is removed.
5. If stain persists, weight down the stain with towels dampened with dry-cleaning solvent for
several hours to loosen, blot with solvent.
6. Apply several drops of detergent solution and work into the stain, blot.
7. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
8. Alternate stops 2, 3, and 6 until stain is removed.
9. Rinse thoroughly with warm water, blot until dry.

Shoe Polish 
1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
2. Apply POG, blot.
3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
4. Apply detergent solution, blot.
5. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
6. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
7. If stain persists, bleaching (or professional stripping) may be necessary.

Urine 
1. Blot up as much as possible, if still wet.
2. Apply detergent solution, blot.
3. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
4. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
5. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
6. If stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution.
7. Bleaching with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate might be necessary.
*Urine stains may cause permanent dye removal from fibers.*

Vomit 
1. Blot up as much as possible.
2. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
3. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
4. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
5. Rinse with water, blot until dry.

Wine 
1. Apply detergent solution, blot.
2. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
3. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
4. If necessary, bleach with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate.
5. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.

Coffee Stains
1.Dip a white cloth into a beaten egg yolk and rub the yolk into the stain.
2.Rinse with clear water.
3.Work denatured alcohol into the stain
4.Rinse with water.
5.Apply a solution of 1/2 teaspoon mild detergent in a pint of water.
6.Blot with a white towel.
If the stain remains, apply a 50-50 solution of water and white vinegar and blot.

Kitchen Countertops
1.Use a mild dishwashing liquid for plastic lamination and rinse well afterwards to prevent
residue from getting on food.

Vinyl Floors
1.Mop with a mild detergent and wait awhile to allow it to penetrate the ground-in dirt.

Cleaning Safety Tip
Don't mix cleaning products like ammonia and bleach. They can be toxic.

Cleaning with Automatic-Dishwasher Detergent.
Automatic-dishwasher detergent works well on refrigerators, stoves, floors, walls and glass.
Dissolve 1/4 cup in one gallon of very hot water.
Wipe with a dry cloth afterward.
Wear rubber gloves and test first to make sure that what you're cleaning is colorfast.

Glassware
Use the bartender's method for speedy stemware washing.
1.Holding the base, pump the glass vigorously in very hot sudsy water.
2.Quickly put it in hot clear water (cooler water may shatter it)
3.Dry upside down on a cotton towel.

For extra-shiny, streakless glasses, add a little vinegar or borax to the final rinse water.

If glasses have hard-water stains, rub them with a scouring pad dipped in vinegar.

Never use hot water, harsh soaps, ammonia or washing soda on silver or gold-rimmed glasses.

A well-lathered shaving brush cleans deeply etched or hobnailed glass especially well.

If eggs have dried on your patterned glass tableware, rub off the residue with a slice of lemon.

Storing Leftovers
When storing leftovers in the refrigerator, use old butter tubs and cottage cheese containers. When its time to clean out the refrigerator you can discard the entire container. You won't have a spilled mess in the garbage can or a sink full of dirty dishes.

Garbage Disposal Tips
If you've ever switched on the garbage disposal instead of the kitchen light, mark the switch with a dab of red nail polish - anything to stop that grating noise.

If your dishwasher drains through your garbage disposal, switch it on when the hot soapy water is running through is so it gets a good cleaning.

Stainless Steel
To remove water spots on stainless steel, rub area with a clean, soft cloth dampened with white vinegar. Then wipe dry to avoid spots.

Heel Marks
Use a pencil eraser on black heel marks.

Dishwasher Soap Film
Run a cup of white vinegar through the entire dishwashing cycle in an empty dishwasher to remove all soap film.

Refrigerator Odors
A little vanilla poured on a piece of cotton and placed in the refrigerator will eliminate odors.  After cleaning the refrigerator add a dash of lemon extract to the rinse water for a fresh scent.

Stuck on Food
For stuck on food on a casserole dish, try adding 2 tablespoons of baking soda and boiling water to cover the stuck on food. Let sit for a while. The dish will be much easier to clean.


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