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Spot removal tips for common spills.
Solutions:
Detergent: Mix 1/2 to 1 tsp. of hand dishwashing detergent to a cup of luke warm
water.
Vinegar Solution: Mix 1/3 cup of white vinegar to 2/3 cup of water.
Ammonia Solution: Mix 1 tblsp. of clean household ammonia to 1/2 cup of water.
Solvent: Any commercial brand dry cleaning solvent.

Spots

Beer, Liquor, Coffe, Tea:
Detergent/Blot/Vinegar/Blot/Detergent/Blot/Water Blot.

Wine, Soft Drinks, Milk, Gravy, Candy, Fruit Juices:
Detergent/Blot/Ammonia/Blot/Vinegar/Blot/Detergent/Blot Water Blot.

Candle Wax: Freeze with ice cube/shatter with blunt object/vacuum out
chips/solvent/Blot. OR Place paper towel or bag over wax, iron with warm (not hot)
iron to absorb the wax into towel or bag.

Note: Do not pour any of these solutions
directly on the carpet! Dampen an area of
a white towel and blot from the outside in
applying pressure to the area. You are
attempting the removal of your spots at
your own risk! If you don't feel confident in
removing the spot yourself, you should call
a professional.

Diapers and sanitary napkins works great in absorbing liquid spills out of a
carpets! If it works, use it. The quicker you can respond and absorb as much
liquid out of the carpet as possible, the better response you'll have. This may
lower the risk of a spot wicking back up. Also if you should tip over a potted plant
and get soil on a carpet, allow the soil to dry completely, then vacuum the soil
out of the carpet, you are now ready to proceed with spotting. If you try to clean it
while the soil is moist you could very well have a mud pie on your carpet.