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How To

Stain Removal

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  1. Gently scrape and remove any solid residue with a bone spatula, spoon or knife.
  2. Begin working at the edge of the spill toward the center and do not rub. Blot with a clean, white paper towel or cloth to remove any excess liquid.
  3. Wear gloves and flush with a general-purpose detergent spotter and warm water using a clean, white cloth. Apply the cloth to the spill with pressure. Blot to transfer the spill to the cloth and continue blotting until all residue is transferred. Do not rub or brush the cleaning agent into the carpet.
  4. If stain remains, then apply a citrus solvent with warm water using a clean, white cloth. Apply the cloth to the spill with pressure. Blot to transfer the spill to the cloth and continue blotting until all residue is transferred. Do not rub or brush the cleaning agent into the carpet.
  5. Rinse with a minimal amount of clean warm water and blot with a dry, clean white cloth until all excess moisture is absorbed.
  6. When dry, the carpet should be thoroughly vacuumed to restore the pile.

A general-purpose detergent spotter dissolves and/or suspends many common soils including light oils and some foods and beverages.

A citrus solvent is a cleaning agent that dissolves heavier soils like paint, chewing gum, lipstick and ink. This solvent must be rinsed thoroughly to avoid leaving a sticky residue that will attract and hold dry soil.

The cleaning agents recommended for these spills are in the suggested order of use. If the first agent does not effectively remove the stain or spill, try the next suggestion. Follow instructions for use of each on the specific cleaning agent container.

Please note: The information in this Stain and Spill Removal Guide is offered without charge to INVISTA customers. It is intended for use by persons trained in the cleaning of carpets at their own discretion and risk. INVISTA does not guarantee favorable results or assume liability and the information provided in this guide is not intended as a license to operate under nor a recommendation to infringe any patent of INVISTA or others covering any carpet cleaner or cleaning method.