Spotting Guide

FOOD & WATER BASED SPILLS

Types of spills and spots typically found in this category:
Beer, coffee, soft drinks, Crème De Menthe, fruit juices, milk, tea, tomato juice, catsup, chocolate, egg, gravy, ice cream, mustard, grass stains, iodine, etc. Most food spots and spills can easily be cleaned up by AmeraClean Spotter.

Steps:

1. Remove any excess material by blotting or scraping.
2. Apply AmeraClean Spotter to a towel and blot onto stain and check results.
3. If testing deemed safe, apply AmeraClean Spotter directly to the stain and agitate lightly with the towel.
4. Apply light pressure with a dry portion of the towel to absorb the material from the fabric.
5. Repeat if necessary.

INKS, COSMETICS & OILY SPILLS

Types of spills and spots often found in this category:
Ball point pen, permanent marker, lipstick, nail polish, asphalt, chewing gum, crayon, grease, wax, etc.

Note: Most inks and cosmetics respond well to spotting with AmeraClean Spotter. Test by applying a very small amount of AmeraClean Spotter to the spot. Allow it to dwell for one minute then gently blot with white towel. If some removal is apparent, then follow the steps below:

Steps:

1. Absorb, blot or scrape to remove excess material.
2. Apply the spotter directly to the spot and allow to dwell for one minute.
3. Gently blot to remove spot.
4. Repeat until no more material is being removed.
5. Apply the spotter to remove final residue of spot and to rinse clean.
6. Repeat if necessary.

If little or none of the spot comes up on the towel, call a Professional Carpet Cleaner for advice. Some ink and cosmetic stains can be permanent.

PAINTS AND ADHESIVES

Types of spills and spots typically found in this category:
Acrylic paint, latex paint, varnish, oil stain, Elmers glue, rubber cement, contact cement, etc.

NOTE: Paints and Adhesives come in two basic forms: water base and oil base. You should be able to tell the type of stain by reading the original container and checking the suggested clean-up method. On fresh spills you will use AmeraClean Spotter for both water-based products and for oil or solvent-based products.

FRESH SPILLS THAT ARE STILL DAMP

Steps:

1. Absorb, blot or scrape to remove excess material.
2. Determine if spilled material is water or oil based.
3. Apply spotter directly to the spill and agitate lightly with a towel. If spot is hard or crusty, allow spotter to remain for several minutes before continuing.
4. Apply light pressure with a dry portion of the towel to absorb the material from the fabric.
5. Repeat if necessary.

DYES AND OTHERS TYPES

of spills and spots found in this category:
Red food dye, shoe dye, furniture dye, plant food, bleaches, rust, mildew stains, etc.

NOTE: Most dyes react with the fabric to become permanent. Some red food dyes are removable but the services of a Professional Carpet Cleaner may be required. Test for removal possibilities by applying AmeraClean Spotter and blotting on to the stain. If results are positive. Then proceed with the “Food Steps” for water-based spills..

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