Acne
Medication
|
Extract or blot excess.
Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE to fibers only; be
careful not to get the Hel-Gel into the carpet backing or delamination could
occur.
Give 1 or 2 minutes dwell time.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If the medication has caused bleaching spot dying may be necessary.
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Adhesive
|
Scrape off excess-- Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE or PIG Out.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
Repeat as necessary.
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Alcohol
(beverages)
|
Extract
or blot
excess.
Apply Spot-N-Boost
and extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent
towel.
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Ale
|
Extract or blot excess.
Apply Spot-N-Boost
and extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent
towel.
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Asphalt
|
Encircle the Spot
with a barrier of Spot-N-Boost
or any VacAway cleaning solution to keep from spreading during the next
steps.
Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE, PIG
Out or Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel-.
Repeat if necessary.
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Beer
|
Extract
or blot excess.
Apply Spot-N-Boost
and extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
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Beets
|
Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Berries
|
Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Betadine
|
Extract or blot
excess.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate-- Extract or blot dry with a clean white
absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Red Vanish or Problem-B-Gone according to directions.
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Blood
|
Apply
Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot.
If stain remains apply Rust Assassin.
Agitate.
Extract.
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Booze
|
Extract or blot
excess.
Apply Spot-N-Boost
and extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
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Butter
|
Extract or blot
excess.
Apply Spot-N-Boost, PIG Out or Hel-Gel ORANGE.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
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Candle Wax
|
Scrape off excess--
Cover with a white terry cloth towel or absorbent paper grocery bag (use side
without writing or logo).
Place an iron, low to med setting, on top of the absorbent material to melt
the wax into the material (Never use this procedure on wool and use low heat
to prevent melting the fibers on olefin).
Apply PIG Out, or Hel-Gel
ORANGE.
Agitate---Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If a tinge of color remains apply Problem-B-Gone
or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Candy
|
Scrape excess candy
off-- Apply Hel-Gel
ORANGE, Pig OUT or Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Carbon
|
Try NOT to get
these materials wet until you VACUUM extremely well.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Catchup
|
Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Chalk
|
Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Cheese
|
Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Chewing Gum
|
To allow
product penetration, cut criss crosses into gum deposit or punch holes in it
with an awl, nail, etc..
Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE to all sides of the gum
making sure it gets into all areas where gum is in contact with the fibers.
Allow 1 - 5 minutes dwell time.
Scrape with blunt object to remove gum.
Repeat as necessary until excess is removed.
Apply PIG Out or Spot-N-Boost to remove any residual gum .
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
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Chocolate
|
Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Clay (Red)
|
Scrape, extract or blot excess as
necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Coffee
|
Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Colas
|
Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Colored
Stains
|
Use
Problem-B-Gone or Red
Vanish according to directions on product labels.
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Cooking Oils
|
Extract or blot
excess.
Apply Spot-N-Boost, PIG Out or Hel-Gel ORANGE.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
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Copier Toner
|
Try NOT to get these
materials wet until you VACUUM extremely well.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Correction
fluid
|
Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Cosmetics
|
Extract or blot
excess.
Apply PIG Out, Spot-N-Boost, or Hel-Gel ORANGE.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If a tinge of color remains apply Problem-B-Gone
or Red Vanish and cover with plastic to allow
slow drying.
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Cough Syrup
|
Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Crayon
|
Scrape loose crayon
off-- Apply Hel-Gel
ORANGE, PIG Out or Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Creosote
|
Encircle the Spot with
a barrier of Spot-N-Boost or any
VacAway cleaning solution to keep from spreading during the next steps.
Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE, PIG
Out or Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
Repeat if necessary.
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Curry
|
Extract or blot
excess.
Apply Problem-B-Gone according to
directions and never use heat as an accelerant-- Cover with plastic and allow
several hours dwell time.
Repeat with Problem-B-Gone as necessary.
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Driveway
Sealer
|
Encircle the Spot
with a barrier of Spot-N-Boost or
any VacAway cleaning solution to keep from spreading during the next steps.
Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE, PIG
Out or Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel-.
Repeat if necessary.
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Drywall
|
Scrape and vacuum
excess.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
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Eggs
|
Scrape, extract or blot excess as
necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Fats
|
Extract or blot excess.
Apply Spot-N-Boost, PIG Out or Hel-Gel ORANGE.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
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Feces
|
Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Fertilizer
|
Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Filtration
Lines
|
Dry vacuum very
thoroughly.
Apply Spot-N-Boost
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
Repeat as necessary.
NOTE: These are the black or darkened areas along the baseboard, under
closed doors, around furnace vents, along the sides of staircases, etc. This
is caused by air movement where extremely fine soil is deposited on the
fibers as the air moves under walls, closed doors, etc. The polluted
air can be from a number of sources including candles, cigarette/cigar smoke,
kerosene heaters, etc.
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Fingerprint
Dust
|
Try NOT to get these
materials wet until you VACUUM extremely well.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Food Coloring
|
Use
Problem-B-Gone or Red
Vanish according to directions on product labels.
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Food Dye
Stains
|
Use
Problem-B-Gone or Red
Vanish according to directions on product labels.
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Furniture
Polish
|
Extract or blot
excess.
Apply PIG Out followed by Spot-N-Boost.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If a tinge of color remains apply Problem-B-Gone
or Red Vanish and cover with plastic to allow
slow drying.
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Furniture
Stains
|
Apply
PIG Out or Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate and blot dry with a clean white towel.
If stain remains, apply Problem-B-Gone and
cover with plastic to retard drying time. Process could take up to 12
hours to remove the stain.
For difficult stains, repeat as necessary with fresh solution of Problem-B-Gone.
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Gelatin
|
Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Glass -
Window Cleaners
|
Apply
Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains, apply Problem-B-Gone and
cover with plastic to retard drying time. Process could take up to 12
hours to remove the stain. Irreversible bleaching can occur with
some window cleaners, especially in sunlight.
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Glue
|
Scrape off excess-- Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE or PIG Out.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
Repeat as necessary.
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Graphite
|
Try NOT to get these
materials wet until you VACUUM extremely well.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
|
Grass
|
Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Gravy
|
Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Gum (chewing)
|
To allow product penetration, cut criss
crosses into gum deposit or punch holes in it with an awl, nail, etc..
Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE to all sides of the gum
making sure it gets into all areas where gum is in contact with the fibers.
Allow 1 - 5 minutes dwell time.
Scrape with blunt object to remove gum.
Repeat as necessary until excess is removed.
Apply PIG Out or Spot-N-Boost to remove any residual gum .
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
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Hair Dye
|
Scrape, extract or blot excess as
necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Hand Crème
|
Scrape, extract or blot excess as
necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Highlight
Markers
|
Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Honey
|
Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Ice Cream
|
Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Ink
|
Absorb as much of the ink as
possible with dry white paper towels.
Encircle the spot with a barrier of Problem-B-Gone
or Red Vanish to keep it from spreading during
the next steps.
Apply PIG Out, Spot-N-Boost,
or Hel-Gel ORANGE.
Blot from the outside of the spot toward center.
Repeat as necessary.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel..
If a tinge of ink remains apply Problem-B-Gone
or Red Vanish and cover with plastic to allow
slow drying.
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Insecticides
|
NOTE: Many
insecticides permanently stain, bleach, or discolor carpet fibers with no
chance of restoring the carpet to the original color without spot
dyeing. When attempting to correct without spot dying apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Red Vanish or Problem-B-Gone according to directions.
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Iodine
|
Extract or blot
excess.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Red Vanish or Problem-B-Gone according to directions.
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Jam
|
Scrape, extract or blot excess as
necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Jelly
|
Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Juice stains
|
Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Ketchup
|
Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Kool Aid
|
Use
Red Vanish
or Problem-B-Gone according to directions
on product labels.
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Lacquer
|
If wet, Extract
or blot excess.
Apply PIG Out, or Hel-Gel
ORANGE.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Lipstick
|
Extract or blot
excess.
Apply PIG Out, Spot-N-Boost, or Hel-Gel ORANGE.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If a tinge of color remains apply Problem-B-Gone
or Red Vanish and cover with plastic to allow
slow drying.
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Magic Marker
|
Extract or blot
excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost,
PIG Out or Hel-Gel ORANGE.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Makeup
|
Extract or blot
excess.
Apply PIG Out, Spot-N-Boost, or Hel-Gel ORANGE.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If a tinge of color remains apply Problem-B-Gone
or Red Vanish and cover with plastic to allow
slow drying.
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Margarine
|
Extract or blot
excess.
Apply Spot-N-Boost, PIG Out or Hel-Gel ORANGE.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
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Mascara
|
Extract or blot
excess.
Apply PIG Out, Spot-N-Boost, or Hel-Gel ORANGE.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If a tinge of color remains apply Problem-B-Gone
or Red Vanish and cover with plastic to allow
slow drying.
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Medicine
(most)
|
Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Merthiolate
|
Extract or blot
excess.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract
or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Red Vanish or Problem-B-Gone according to directions.
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Mildew
|
Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Milk
|
Scrape, extract or blot excess as
necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Mold
|
Scrape, extract or blot excess as
necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Mustard
|
Extract or blot
excess.
Apply Problem-B-Gone according to
directions and never use heat as an accelerant-- Cover with plastic and allow
several hours dwell time.
Repeat with Problem-B-Gone as
necessary-- NOTE: Because it contains a disperse dye, mustard can
very difficult to remove.
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Nail Polish
|
If wet, Extract
or blot excess.
Apply PIG Out or Hel-Gel ORANGE.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Paint
|
If wet, Extract
or blot excess.
Apply PIG Out or Hel-Gel
ORANGE.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
Repeat as necessary
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Paraffin
|
Scrape off excess--
Cover with a white terry cloth towel or absorbent paper grocery bag (use side
without writing or logo).
Place an iron, low to med setting, on top of the absorbent material to melt
the wax into the material (Never use this procedure on wool and use low heat
to prevent melting the fibers on olefin).
Apply PIG Out, or Hel-Gel
ORANGE.
Agitate.
Extract
or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If a tinge of color remains apply Problem-B-Gone
or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Parking Lot
Sealer
|
Encircle the Spot
with a barrier of Spot-N-Boost or any
VacAway cleaning solution to keep from spreading during the next steps.
Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE, PIG
Out or Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel-.
Repeat if necessary.
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Peanut butter
|
Scrape or extract
excess.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
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Pee
|
Procedure for stains
only NOT odor: Extract or blot excess.
Apply Urine Eraser or Problem-B-Gone and give plenty of dwell time.
Stains will usually disappear as carpet dries.
Repeat if necessary.
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Perfume
|
Extract or blot
excess.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
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Plant Food
|
Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Plaster
|
Scrape and vacuum
excess.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
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Plumbers
Putty
|
Extract or blot
excess.
Apply PIG Out, Spot-N-Boost, or Hel-Gel ORANGE.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If a tinge of color remains apply Problem-B-Gone
or Red Vanish and cover with plastic to allow
slow drying.
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Pollution
Stains
|
Dry vacuum very
thoroughly.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
Repeat as necessary.
NOTE: These are the black or darkened areas along the baseboard, under
closed doors, around furnace vents, along the sides of staircases, etc. This
is caused by air movement where extremely fine soil is deposited on the
fibers as the air moves under walls, closed doors, etc. The polluted
air can be from a number of sources including candles, cigarette/cigar smoke,
kerosene heaters, etc.
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|
Pop
|
Scrape, extract or blot excess as
necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Potting Soil
|
Dry vacuum until
all loose soil is removed.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Pumpkin
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Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Red Clay
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Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Red stains
from foods & drinks (Red dye #40)
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Use
Red Vanish or Problem-B-Gone
according to directions on product labels.
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Rubber
Cement
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Scrape off excess--
Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE or PIG
Out.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
Repeat as necessary.
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Rust
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Apply
Rust
Assassin (while carpet is still dry if possible).
Agitate.
Extract
or neutralize with an alkaline cleaner and blot dry with a clean white towel.
A
great non-acidic spotter for rust is Spot-N-Boost.
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Sauces
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Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Sealer
Driveway
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Encircle the Spot
with a barrier of Spot-N-Boost or
any VacAway cleaning solution to keep from spreading during the next steps.
Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE, PIG
Out or Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel-.
Repeat if necessary.
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Shellac
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If wet, Extract
or blot excess.
Apply PIG Out or Hel-Gel
ORANGE.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Shoe Polish
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Extract or blot
excess.
Apply Spot-N-Boost,
PIG Out, or Hel-Gel
ORANGE.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If a tinge of color remains apply Problem-B-Gone
or Red Vanish and cover with plastic to allow
slow drying.
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Soda Pop
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Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Soft Drinks
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Scrape, extract or blot
excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Soil
Filtration Lines
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Dry vacuum very
thoroughly.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
Repeat as necessary.
NOTE: These are the black or darkened areas along the baseboard, under
closed doors, around furnace vents, along the sides of staircases, etc. This
is caused by air movement where extremely fine soil is deposited on the
fibers as the air moves under walls, closed doors, etc. The polluted
air can be from a number of sources including candles, cigarette/cigar smoke,
kerosene heaters, etc.
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Soot
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Try NOT to get these materials wet until
you VACUUM extremely well.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Spackling
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Scrape and vacuum
excess.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
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Starch
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Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Sugar
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Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Syrups
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Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Tannin stains
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Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Tar
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Encircle the Spot with a barrier of Spot-N-Boost or any VacAway cleaning
solution to keep from spreading during the next steps.
Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE, PIG
Out or Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel-.
Repeat if necessary.
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Tea
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Scrape, extract or blot excess as
necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Tobacco
stains
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Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Toilet bowl
cleaner
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Extract or blot
excess.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
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Toner
(copier)
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Try NOT to get
these materials wet until you VACUUM extremely well.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Urine
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Procedure for stains
only NOT odor: Extract or blot excess.
Apply Urine Eraser or Problem-B-Gone and give plenty of dwell time.
Stains will usually disappear as carpet dries.
Repeat if necessary.
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Varnish
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If wet, Extract
or blot excess.
Apply PIG Out or Hel-Gel
ORANGE.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Vomit
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Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Water Colors
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Scrape, extract or
blot excess as necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Wax (Candle /
Paraffin)
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Scrape off excess-- Cover with a
white terry cloth towel or absorbent paper grocery bag (use side without
writing or logo).
Place an iron, low to med setting, on top of the absorbent material to melt
the wax into the material (Never use this procedure on wool and use low heat
to prevent melting the fibers on olefin).
Apply PIG Out, or Hel-Gel
ORANGE.
Agitate.
Extract
or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If a tinge of color remains apply Problem-B-Gone
or Red Vanish according to directions.
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Window
Cleaners
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Apply
Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract
or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains, apply Problem-B-Gone and
cover with plastic to retard drying time. Process could take up to 12
hours to remove the stain. Irreversible bleaching can occur with
some window cleaners, especially in sunlight.
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Wine
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Scrape, extract or blot excess as
necessary.
Apply Spot-N-Boost.
Agitate.
Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.
If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.
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