STAIN REMOVAL TIPS
Always test clean a small section of the stained area first. Most cleaning agents will do damage to certain fabrics or dyes.
For most fresh spills, remove as much liquid as possible, as quickly
as possible. Use the Steam Wizard vacuum to extract liquid from
the carpet or upholstery before preparing to steam clean.
The exception to this is strong acids which should be flushed with
water if possible, and then neutralized by sprinkling baking soda
or ammonia solution onto the spill area. Acids are dangerous and
it may be hard to prevent some damage from happening. Do not
vacuum acid or allow it to dry until it has been neutralized.
Once most of the liquid is removed, the risk of a serious stain is
greatly slowed down. Consider the best alternatives for removing
the remainder of the spill and get started.
Avoid mixing cleaning solutions or agents other than with water,
if you choose to use them. Some combinations can be deadly to
you as well as your carpet.
Once you have removed the liquid from a spill, don’t add water
until you are steam cleaning the area. Water will reactivate the
stain and soak it deeper into the fabric.
Always first try to clean the spill with steam only. In most cases
the steam will be able to eliminate the spill with the lowest possible
risk for permanent damage. Boost your cleaning power by using
a spray bottle to mist over the soiled area with a cleaning agent.
Let the mist settle on the stain for a minute and then clean with
the Steam Wizard. Use cleaning agents only as a last resort.
Type of stain
Tough Stains and Suggested Agents for Cleaning
Best reaction
Optional agent
Food products
Don’t allow to dry
Enzyme detergent
Bleach
Don’t wait
Flush with water
Blood
Don’t use hot water spray
Enzyme detergent
Chocolate
Don’t allow to dry
Diluted ammonia
Coffee/Tea
Don’t allow to set
Laundry pre-treat
Egg
Don’t use hot water or steam Enzyme detergent
Fruit / Juice
Don’t use oil-based soaps
Diluted vinegar
Grease / Oil
Don’t rub the stain
Enzyme detergent
Milk / Cream
Don’t allow to set
Diluted vinegar
Mud / Dirt
Allow to dry, brush, vacuum, then steam-clean.
Mustard
Don’t wait
Diluted vinegar
When flushing with water, vacuum up immediately. Do not soak.
Beer or soda
Don’t allow to dry
Diluted vinegar
Spray a mist of the cleaning agent into the stain and then spray-
steam clean after a few minutes. Finish by vacuuming up any
remaining liquid. Remove all agents before they dry into fabric.
Only use water or steam to remove stains treated with baking soda.
Never use more than one chemical or cleaning agent on a stain.
Soft Drinks
Don’t wait
Diluted ammonia
Syrup
Don’t allow to heat-dry
Laundry pre-treat
