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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Alcohol (beverages)	Extract or blot excess. ____________________________________ Apply Spot-N-Boost and extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Ale	Extract or blot excess. ____________________________________ Apply Spot-N-Boost and extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Beer	Extract or blot excess. ____________________________________ Apply Spot-N-Boost and extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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.  Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Blood	Apply Spot-N-Boost. ____________________________________ Agitate. ____________________________________ Extract or blot. ____________________________________ If stain remains apply Rust Assassin. ____________________________________ Agitate. ____________________________________ Extract. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Booze	Extract or blot excess. ____________________________________ Apply Spot-N-Boost and extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Colored Stains	Use Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions on product labels. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Drywall	Scrape and vacuum excess. ____________________________________ Apply Spot-N-Boost. ____________________________________ Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Food Coloring	Use Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions on product labels. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Food Dye Stains	Use Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions on product labels. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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.  Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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.  Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Kool Aid	Use Red Vanish or Problem-B-Gone according to directions on product labels. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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.  Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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.   Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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 Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Peanut butter	Scrape or extract excess. ____________________________________ Apply Spot-N-Boost. ____________________________________ Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Perfume	Extract or blot excess. ____________________________________ Apply Spot-N-Boost. ____________________________________ Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Plaster	Scrape and vacuum excess. ____________________________________ Apply Spot-N-Boost. ____________________________________ Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Pumpkin	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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Red Clay	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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Red stains from foods & drinks (Red dye #40)	Use Red Vanish or Problem-B-Gone according to directions on product labels. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Rubber Cement	Scrape off excess-- Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE or PIG Out. ____________________________________ Agitate. ____________________________________ Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel. ____________________________________ Repeat as necessary. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Rust	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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Sauces	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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Sealer Driveway	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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Shellac	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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Shoe Polish	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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Soda 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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Soft Drinks	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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Soil 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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Soot	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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Spackling	Scrape and vacuum excess. ____________________________________ Apply Spot-N-Boost. ____________________________________ Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Starch	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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Sugar	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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Syrups	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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Tannin 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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Tar	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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Tea	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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Tobacco 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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Toilet bowl cleaner	Extract or blot excess. ____________________________________ Apply Spot-N-Boost. ____________________________________ Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Toner (copier)	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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Urine	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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Varnish	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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Vomit	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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Water Colors	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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Wax (Candle / 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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List
Wine	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. Go Back to the Spots & Stains List