Spot and Stain Removal -
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Spills and stains should be
treated immediately. The longer a
spot remains, the more difficult it
will be to remove. Remove solid
materials with a rounded tablespoon,
spatula, or edge of a dull knife.
Blot up spills with clean, white,
absorbent materials (towels,
napkins, tissues, etc). Work from
the outer edge of the spot towards
the center to prevent rings. Keep
blotting, and repeat as necessary.
*NOTE: ALWAYS PRETEST
SPOT-REMOVAL AGENTS in an
inconspicuous area (under a sofa
cushion, on an area of carpet under
or behind a piece of furniture) by
applying several drops of solution
and blotting gently with a clean
white towel. If color transfers to
the cloth or a color change occurs,
a professional cleaner should be
consulted. If no color transfer
occurs, apply the solution again,
wait half an hour to an hour, if
possible, and inspect for any
damaging color changes.
Treat the stained area with the
proper spotting solution until the
stain is removed. Do not over wet.
Use small amounts of the cleaning
agents and blot frequently. Always
blot, do not rub or brush. It may
not be necessary to complete the
entire series of steps. The final
step is always to rinse carefully
the area with water, and then absorb
all the remaining moisture with
absorbent towels.
Be patient. Some stains respond
slowly. All spots and stains cannot
be removed from every fabric due to
differences in fibers, dyes,
constructions, finishes, composition
of the stain, length of time the
stain has remained on the article,
etc. Some stains require
professional treatment.
How To Treat Common Household
Spills
Build Your Own Emergency Spot
Removal Kit
Items you will need for your
emergency kit are listed below.
*Always be sure and follow the
pretest procedures before applying
any solution to a spot or stain.
ALCOHOL Use
neutral spirits grain alcohol or
clear (uncolored) rubbing alcohol.
Methanol, ethanol, and isopropanol
are the alcohols to use.
AMMONIA SOLUTION
Mix one tablespoon of clear
household ammonia with one-half cup
of water.
BLEACH Use
hydrogen peroxide or sodium
perborate, present in Snowy or
Clorox II. Do not use chlorine
bleach.
DETERGENT SOLUTION
Mix one teaspoonful of a
colorless, mild detergent or
dishwashing liquid in a cup of
lukewarm water.
DRY-CLEANING SOLVENT
Volatile dry spotter or a
commercial spotter such as Carbona,
Energine, K2R. Use in small amounts
- can be harmful to sizing, backing
or stuffing materials. Do not use
gasoline, lighter fluid or carbon
tetrachloride.
ENZYME DETERGENT
Mix a solution of enzyme detergent
following the directions on the
label. Do not soak or overwet. Allow
the solution to remain on the stain
for the recommended length of time
before removing. (Professional
cleaners may prefer to use digestors
separate from detergents.)
POG Paint, oil and
grease remover, available in hardware
stores.
VINEGAR SOLUTION Mix
one-third cup of white household vinegar
with two-thirds cup of water. (Professional
cleaners may use up to 28% acetic acid
solution.)
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