• Treat all spots from the outer edge of the spot to the center to prevent rings and spreading of the stain.
• Patience should be taken with each treatment.  Some spots react slowly to spotting solutions and some stains will require professional treatment.  A Steamatic Spotting Kit is available from our office that contains the spotters most commonly used by our technicians for professional spot removal.  This chart is only for use when a Steamatic Spotting Kit is not available.
• Spots, spills and stains should be treated as they occur.  The longer a spot remains, the more difficult it will be to remove.  An excellent spotter to keep on hand for food/food coloring spills is club soda.  Use a fresh bottle; blot; rinse with water; blot dry.
• Always use a clean, white, absorbent cloth for applying and blotting the solution.  Do not scrub or rub the fibers as this could cause damage to the fibers and are not repairable.
• PRE-TEST all spotting solutions to determine the colorfastness of the fabric or fiber.  Test the fabric in an inconspicuous area.

Carpet Stain/Spot Description: Red, purple, absorbed appearance.

1. Apply detergent solution, blot
2. Apply vinegar solution, blot
3. Apply ammonia solution, blot
4. Rinse with water, blot dry

Carpet Spot Solution Guide:

• Detergent Solution – One teaspoonful of a colorless, mild detergent in one cup of lukewarm water.
• Ammonia Solution – One tablespoon of clear household ammonia in one-half cup of water.
• Vinegar Solution – One-third cup of white household vinegar in two-thirds cup of water.
• P/V Remover – Paint, varnish or grease remover available in most hardware stores. (*Use sparingly and DO NOT pour directly onto fabric or fibers. P/V Remover can dissolve the glue that holds the layers of carpet together resulting in delamination and a possible bubbling of the carpet.)

Carpet Stain/Spot Description: Various colors, built up on surface.

1. Remove excess
2. Apply detergent solution, blot
3. Apply ammonia solution, blot
4. Rinse with water, blot dry

Carpet Spot Solution Guide:

• Detergent Solution – One teaspoonful of a colorless, mild detergent in one cup of lukewarm water.
• Ammonia Solution – One tablespoon of clear household ammonia in one-half cup of water.
• Vinegar Solution – One-third cup of white household vinegar in two-thirds cup of water.
• P/V Remover – Paint, varnish or grease remover available in most hardware stores. (*Use sparingly and DO NOT pour directly onto fabric or fibers. P/V Remover can dissolve the glue that holds the layers of carpet together resulting in delamination and a possible bubbling of the carpet.)

Carpet Stain/Spot Description: Yellow, brown, darkens with age.

1. Apply detergent solution, blot
2. Apply vinegar solution, blot
3. Rinse with water, blot dry

Carpet Spot Solution Guide:

• Detergent Solution – One teaspoonful of a colorless, mild detergent in one cup of lukewarm water.
• Ammonia Solution – One tablespoon of clear household ammonia in one-half cup of water.
• Vinegar Solution – One-third cup of white household vinegar in two-thirds cup of water.
• P/V Remover – Paint, varnish or grease remover available in most hardware stores. (*Use sparingly and DO NOT pour directly onto fabric or fibers. P/V Remover can dissolve the glue that holds the layers of carpet together resulting in delamination and a possible bubbling of the carpet.)

Carpet Stain/Spot Description: White, green, built up on surface.

1. Apply detergent solution, blot
2. Apply vinegar solution, blot
3. Apply ammonia solution, blot
4. Rinse with water, blot dry

Carpet Spot Solution Guide:

• Detergent Solution – One teaspoonful of a colorless, mild detergent in one cup of lukewarm water.
• Ammonia Solution – One tablespoon of clear household ammonia in one-half cup of water.
• Vinegar Solution – One-third cup of white household vinegar in two-thirds cup of water.
• P/V Remover – Paint, varnish or grease remover available in most hardware stores. (*Use sparingly and DO NOT pour directly onto fabric or fibers. P/V Remover can dissolve the glue that holds the layers of carpet together resulting in delamination and a possible bubbling of the carpet.)

Carpet Stain/Spot Description: Brown, black, built up on surface.

1. Remove excess
2. Apply P/V remover, blot
3. Apply detergent solution, blot
4. Rinse with water, blot dry

Carpet Spot Solution Guide:

• Detergent Solution – One teaspoonful of a colorless, mild detergent in one cup of lukewarm water.
• Ammonia Solution – One tablespoon of clear household ammonia in one-half cup of water.
• Vinegar Solution – One-third cup of white household vinegar in two-thirds cup of water.
• P/V Remover – Paint, varnish or grease remover available in most hardware stores. (*Use sparingly and DO NOT pour directly onto fabric or fibers. P/V Remover can dissolve the glue that holds the layers of carpet together resulting in delamination and a possible bubbling of the carpet.)

Carpet Stain/Spot Description: Black spots, smudges. (Recommended for minor spots/smudges only.)

1. Vacuum first, apply P/V remover, blot
2. Apply detergent solution, blot
3. Rinse with water, blot dry

Carpet Spot Solution Guide:

• Detergent Solution – One teaspoonful of a colorless, mild detergent in one cup of lukewarm water.
• Ammonia Solution – One tablespoon of clear household ammonia in one-half cup of water.
• Vinegar Solution – One-third cup of white household vinegar in two-thirds cup of water.
• P/V Remover – Paint, varnish or grease remover available in most hardware stores. (*Use sparingly and DO NOT pour directly onto fabric or fibers. P/V Remover can dissolve the glue that holds the layers of carpet together resulting in delamination and a possible bubbling of the carpet.)

Carpet Stain/Spot Description: Yellow, red, brown, darkens with age.

1. Apply cold detergent solution, blot
2. Apply ammonia solution, blot
3. Apply vinegar solution, blot
4. Rinse with water, blot dry

Carpet Spot Solution Guide:

• Detergent Solution – One teaspoonful of a colorless, mild detergent in one cup of lukewarm water.
• Ammonia Solution – One tablespoon of clear household ammonia in one-half cup of water.
• Vinegar Solution – One-third cup of white household vinegar in two-thirds cup of water.
• P/V Remover – Paint, varnish or grease remover available in most hardware stores. (*Use sparingly and DO NOT pour directly onto fabric or fibers. P/V Remover can dissolve the glue that holds the layers of carpet together resulting in delamination and a possible bubbling of the carpet.)

Carpet Stain/Spot Description: Black, brown, built up on surface.

1. Apply P/V remover, blot
2. Apply detergent solution, blot
3. Rinse with water, blot dry

Carpet Spot Solution Guide:

• Detergent Solution – One teaspoonful of a colorless, mild detergent in one cup of lukewarm water.
• Ammonia Solution – One tablespoon of clear household ammonia in one-half cup of water.
• Vinegar Solution – One-third cup of white household vinegar in two-thirds cup of water.
• P/V Remover – Paint, varnish or grease remover available in most hardware stores. (*Use sparingly and DO NOT pour directly onto fabric or fibers. P/V Remover can dissolve the glue that holds the layers of carpet together resulting in delamination and a possible bubbling of the carpet.)

Carpet Stain/Spot Description: Red, brown, usually built up on surface.

1. Apply rust remover
2. Allow to stand for 5 – 10 minutes, blot; repeat
3. Rinse with water, blot dry

Carpet Spot Solution Guide:

• Detergent Solution – One teaspoonful of a colorless, mild detergent in one cup of lukewarm water.
• Ammonia Solution – One tablespoon of clear household ammonia in one-half cup of water.
• Vinegar Solution – One-third cup of white household vinegar in two-thirds cup of water.
• P/V Remover – Paint, varnish or grease remover available in most hardware stores. (*Use sparingly and DO NOT pour directly onto fabric or fibers. P/V Remover can dissolve the glue that holds the layers of carpet together resulting in delamination and a possible bubbling of the carpet.)