D.I.Y. Stain removal

Before starting please check that your carpet is colorfast and safe to clean, by testing all solutions in an inconspicuous area before application.

These are some solutions that you can use:

  • Dry cleaning Solution - surgical spirit.
  • Detergent Solution - One teaspoonful of gentle detergent for washing woolens to 0.75 liters (a half pint) of warm water.
  • Detergent and Vinegar Solution - Add one tablespoon of white (not malt) vinegar to the Detergent solution.
  • Ammonia Solution - One teaspoonful of branded household ammonia (available from hardware stores) to one cup of warm water.


If you have a stain emergency click on the stain category below for the right solution.

Water-Based Stains

Alcohol

Grape Juice

Baby Formula

Graphite

Beer

Ice Cream

Blood

Jelly

Candy

Latex Paint

Catsup

Liquor

Chocolate Milk

Milk

Clay

Soil Spots

Cola

Soft Drinks

Cologne

Syrup

Cranberry Juice

Tomato Juice

Felt Tip Marker

Water Colors

Food Stains (general)

Watermelon

Fruit Juice

Whiskey

Fruit Punch

Wine

Furniture Polish
(water-based)

Vomit

 

Greasy, Oil-Based Stains

Butter

Margarine

Chocolate

Mascara

Cooking Oil

Mayonnaise

Cosmetics

Nail Polish

Crayon

Oil

Furniture Dye

Oil Paint

Furniture Polish
(oil-based)

Ointment

Glue*

Peanut Butter

Gravy

Rouge

Grease (black)

Salad Dressing

Gum*

Spaghetti

Hand Cream

Wax*

Ink

Varnish

Lipstick

 

*Freeze and remove solid materials before using cleaning fluid.

Special Water-Based Stains

Coffee

Tea

Urine