Treat stains as soon as possible after staining. The older the stain, the more difficult it will be to remove.
Put an ice cube in a plastic bag and place over wax to harden it. Scrape off surface wax with dull knife. Cover stained area with several layers of paper toweling and press lightly with a warm (not hot) iron until all wax is removed. Be careful not to melt fibers with iron. Shampoo, let dry, then vacuum. Some colors, particularly red, may leave a dye stain that is difficult or impossible to remove. Try applying dry cleaning solvent such as Energine. Blot using clean towel as long as color is removed. (Test cleaning fluids in inconspicuous area to make sure carpet coloring is not removed) Shampoo to remove cleaning fluid.
Remove excess material by blotting up liquids with a clean absorbent towel and scraping up solids with the dull edge of a knife. Sponge lightly with cool water an blot several times. Apply diluted carpet shampoo (1 part liquid carpet shampoo to 4 parts water) with a brush or towel. Let the area dry thoroughly, then vacuum. Repeat if necessary.
Remove excess material by blotting up liquids with a clean absorbent towel and scraping up solids with the dull edge of a knife. Sponge lightly with cool water an blot several times. Apply diluted carpet shampoo (1 part liquid carpet shampoo to 4 parts water) with a brush or towel. Let the area dry thoroughly, then vacuum. Repeat if necessary.
Remove excess material by blotting up liquids with a clean absorbent towel and scraping up solids with the dull edge of a knife. Sponge lightly with cool water and blot several times. Wash area with a solution of 1 teaspoon vinegar and 1 teaspoon mild dish detergent in quart of warm water. Rinse and blot with clear water. Let the area dry thoroughly, then vacuum. Repeat if necessary.
Remove excess material by blotting up liquids with a clean absorbent towel. Apply a spot cleaner such as K2r or a dry cleaning solvent such as Energine according to product directions. (Test in an inconspicuous place to make sure carpet color is not removed.) Some spot cleaners dry to a powder. If this type is used, vacuum before continuing. Apply carpet shampoo (diluted 1 part liquid carpet shampoo to 4 parts water) with a brush or towel. Let the area dry thoroughly, then vacuum. Repeat if necessary.
Freeze the gum residue with ice cubes in a plastic bag. Break or scrape off brittle gum. Shampoo, let dry, then vacuum.
Remove excess ink by blotting with a clean absorbent towel. Apply a spot cleaner such as K2r or a dry cleaning solvent (Energine) according to the product directions. If spot cleaners dry to a powder, vacuum before continuing. Apply carpet shampoo (diluted 1 part liquid carpet shampoos to 4 parts water) with a brush or towel. Let the area dry thoroughly, then vacuum. Repeat if necessary.
Remove excess ink by blotting with a clean absorbent towel. Sponge lightly with cool water and blot several times. Apply diluted carpet shampoo (1 part liquid carpet shampoo to 4 parts water) with a brush or towel. Let the area dry thoroughly, then vacuum. Repeat if necessary.
Contact a commercial carpet and rug cleaner for advice.
Try the same cleaning method recommended above for removing ballpoint ink from the carpet. Some permanent inks are impossible to remove successfully.
Remove excess material by blotting up lipstick with a cleaning solvent such as Energine according to product directions. (Test in an inconspicuous place to make sure carpet color is not removed.) Some spot cleaners dry to a powder. If this type is used, vacuum before continuing. Apply carpet shampoo (diluted 1 part liquid carpet shampoo to 4 parts water) with a brush or towel. Let the area dry thoroughly, then vacuum. Repeat if necessary.
Remove excess material by blotting up liquids with a clean absorbent towel. Sponge lightly with cool water and blot several times. Apply diluted carpet shampoo (1 part liquid carpet shampoo to 4 parts water) with a brush or towel. Let the area dry thoroughly, then vacuum. Repeat if necessary.
Scrape up as much mud as possible and allow residue to dry completely. Vacuum well, then shampoo. Let area dry and vacuum again.
Mix one teaspoon mild dishwashing detergent with a cup of lukewarm water. Apply small amounts of the cleaning solution with a clean, white absorbent towel. Blot frequently and continue to apply and blot until the staining material is no longer transferred to the absorbent material. If stain remains, mix one third cup white vinegar with two-thirds cups of water. Apply using the same technique as with the detergent. If stain sill remains, mix a solution of powdered enzyme laundry products such as Biz bleach or laundry detergent following direction on the label or box. Cover the stain with a cloth drenched in the solution and allow to remain on the stain for the length of time recommended by the manufacturer. Rinse the area with clean water. Blot dry.
After removing excess, apply nail polish remover, drop by drop, to soften. Then blot or scrape away. Shampoo, let dry, then vacuum. Pretest nail polish remover in an inconspicuous place. Do not use on acrylic fibers.
Remove excess material by blotting up liquids with a clean absorbent towel and scraping up solids with the dull edge of a knife. Apply a spot cleaner or dry cleaning solvent according to the product directions. Examples: Energine, K2r (some spot cleaners dry to a powder - Example: K2r. If this type is used, vacuum before continuing.) Apply carpet shampoo (diluted 1 part liquid carpet shampoo to 4 parts water) with a brush or towel. Let the area dry thoroughly, then vacuum. Repeat if necessary.
Remove excess material by blotting up liquids with a clean absorbent towel and scraping up solids with the dull edge of a knife. Sponge lightly with carpet shampoo (diluted 1 part liquid carpet shampoo to 4 parts water) with a brush or towel. Let the area dry thoroughly, then vacuum. Repeat if necessary.
Work as quickly as possible so the paint does not have a chance to dry. Remove excess paint by blotting up liquid with a clean absorbent towel. Sponge with cool water and blot several times. Apply 1 teaspoon liquid white dishwashing detergent mixed in 1 cup warm water or you can apply diluted carpet shampoo (1 part carpet shampoo to 4 parts water) with a brush or towel. Rinse and repeat as many times as necessary to remove all the paint. Let the area dry thoroughly. Vacuum.
After removing excess paint, carefully apply turpentine or paint thinner and blot repeatedly. Shampoo, let dry, then vacuum.
Check with paint store for possible commercial dry waterbase or oil based paint removers or contact a commercial carpet and rug cleaner for advice. Dried paint is almost impossible to remove.
Sponge with rubbing alcohol (or a solution of alcohol and water) and blot quickly with clean dry towel. Repeat several times until no more stain is absorbed into towel. Apply diluted carpet shampoo (1 part liquid carpet shampoo to 4 parts water) with a brush or towel. Let the area dry thoroughly, then vacuum. Repeat if necessary.
Remove excess material by blotting up liquids with a clean absorbent towel and scraping up solids with the dull edge of a knife. Apply a spot cleaner or dry cleaning solvent according to the product directions. Examples: Energine, K2r. (Some spot cleaners dry to a powder. Example: K2r. If this type is used, vacuum before continuing.) Apply carpet shampoo (diluted 1 part liquid carpet shampoo to 4 parts water) with a brush or towel. Let the area dry thoroughly, then vacuum. Repeat if necessary.
Blot up excess with clean towel. Sponge with cool water and blot, then sponge with solution of equal parts water and white vinegar and blot well. Shampoo, let dry, then vacuum. Commercial products designed to remove protein based stains such as urine may be available from veterinarians.
Remove excess material by blotting up liquids with a clean absorbent towel and scraping up solids with the dull edge of a knife. Sponge lightly with cool water and blot several times. Apply diluted carpet shampoo (1 part liquid carpet shampoo to 4 parts water) with a brush or towel. Let the area dry thoroughly, then vacuum. Repeat if necessary.
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