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Spot Removal tips

SPOTS
CLEANING
METHODS
Beer, Liquor
B
Blood
G
Butter
A
Candy, Sugar
D
Catsup
C
Chewing gum
F
Chocolate
D
Coffee
B
Crayon
A
Eggs
C
Faeces
C
Food color
C
Fruit juices
D
Furniture polish
A
Glue
H
Gravy
D
Hair spray
A
Hand lotion
A
Ice cream
D
Ink, Lipstick
A
Mascara
A
Mayonnaise
C
Milk
D
Nail polish
H
Oil (cooking/furniture)
A
Paint-Latex
F
Paint-oil base
A
Rust
I
Shoe polish (liquid)
A or I
Soft drinks
E
Tar
A
Tea
B
Urine
D
Water colors
E
Wax (candle)
F
Wine
D
 
   
A. Apply solvent - blot - detergent - blot - water - blot
   
B. Apply detergent - blot - ammonia - blot - detergent - blot - water - blot
   
C. Apply detergent - blot - vinegar - blot - detergent - blot - water - blot
   
D. Detergent - blot - ammonia - blot - vinegar - blot - detergent - blot - water - blot
   
E. Detergent - blot - ammonia - blot - water - blot - solvent - blot
   
F. Freeze with ice - shatter with blunt object - vacuum - solvent blot (if white wax, place paper bag over wax, iron with warm setting)
   
G. Apply cool water - blot - ammonia - blot - detergent - blot ammonia - blot - water - blot
   
H. Acetone polish remover (non oily) - blot - REPEAT
   
I. Spot requires speciality cleaning agents. Call us to clean.
 
 

 

Making Cleaning solutions - Click to learn how to make your own cleaning solution.


*NOTES:

  • Time is important, removal of the spot immediately will increase the chances of total removal
  • Never saturate or scrub the spot
  • Remove solids and/or blot up liquids before starting
  • When applying water / solution. use clean spray bottle
  • Test color fastness of fabric
  • Always use a clean white cloth to blot
  • Always rinse residue from fabric
  • Vacuum thoroughly after dried
  • All spotting techniques are performed at customers risk,
  • Work from outside the center to prevent spread of the stain or formation of a ring.
  • Do not rush the job, sometimes spots require more then one cleaning.

Disclaimer:
The Cleaning Guy assumes no liability, physically or on the item being spot treated.
Individuals using these spot cleaning techniques assume the responsibility entirely.

 

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