SECTION 9
CARE & MAINTENANCE
9-4
Most commercially available carpet and up-
holstery cleaners will do an excellent job remov-
ing stains. From time to time, additional cleaning
methods may need to be used to remove stubborn
or difficult stains.
General
As with any stain or contamination, the quick
response is the best, especially when done in con-
junction with the proper cleaner from the type of
stain. Important: Make sure you have selected the
right cleaning agent from the list below from you
begin the cleaning process.
NOTE: In many cases listed above, repeated
steps may be required to fully extract the
contaminant from the material. Use sol-
vent-type cleaners in a well ventilated
area.
NOTE: Always check to see that the cleaner will
not cause damage to material or fabric
by testing on a small area out of sight.
Type of Stain
Cleaning Agent
How to Remove
Mustard
Ketchup*
Coffee*
Chocolate*
Tea
Chewing Gum
Oil
Grease
Tar/Asphalt
Wax
Rust
Dirt*
Lipstick
Nail Polish
Shoe Polish
Crayon
Marker (Indelible)
Ink (Ballpoint Pen)
Pencil Lead (Graphite)
Vomit*
Urine*
Blood*
Excrement*
Dry-Clean Solvent
High-Strength Detergent
High-Strength Detergent
Detergent
High-Strength Detergent
Dry-Clean Solvent
High Strength Detergent
High-Strength Detergent/
Degreaser
K-1 Kerosene/Thinner
Detergent
Rust Remover
Detergent
Dry-Clean Solvent
Dry-Clean Solvent
Dry-Clean Solvent
High-Strength Detergent
Detergent
Dry-Clean Solvent
Detergent
High-Strength Detergent
High-Strength Detergent
High-Strength Detergent
High-Strength Detergent
Scrub-Soak-Blot Dry
Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Scrub-Soak-Blot Dry
Scrub-Soak-Blot Dry
Scrub-Soak-Blot Dry
Scrub-Soak-Blot Dry
Hot Iron-On Detergent-Soaked Towel or Cloth
Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Soak-Blot Dry
Soak-Blot Dry
Soak-Blot Dry
Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Soak-Blot Dry
Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry-Deodorize w/Vinegar
Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry-Deodorize w/Vinegar
Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry-Deodorize w/Vinegar