table 1
Stain RemOval Guide fOR WOOl CaRpetS
| Origin of Stain | Removal Step 1 | Removal Step 2 | Removal Step 3 | Removal Step 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverages (tea,coffee) | Clean Warm Water | Fabric Detergent* | - | - |
| Red Cordial / Soft Drink | Consult Specialist | - | - | - |
| Bleach | Carpet Shampoo Solution | - | - | - |
| Blood | Clean Cold Water | Fabric Detergent* | - | - |
| Butter | Dry-cleaning Fluid | Carpet Shampoo solution | - | - |
| Chewing Gum | Chewing Gum Remover | - | - | - |
| Chocolate | Clean Warm Water | Carpet Shampoo solution | - | - |
| Cooking Oil | Dry-cleaning Fluid | Carpet Shampoo solution | - | - |
| Cream | Carpet Shampoo Solution | Dry-cleaning Fluid | - | - |
| Egg | Carpet Shampoo Solution | - | - | - |
| Fruit Juice | Clean Warm Water | Fabric Detergent* | - | - |
| Furniture Polish | Dry-cleaning Fluid | Carpet Shampoo solution | Consult Specialist | - |
| Gravy and Sauce | Clean Warm Water | Carpet Shampoo solution | - | - |
| Ink (fountain pen) | Clean Warm Water | Fabric Detergent* | - | - |
| Lipstick | Dry-cleaning Fluid | Fabric Detergent* | Water | - |
| Metal Polish | Brush Off When Dry | Fabric Detergent* | Methylated Spirits | - |
| Milk | Clean Warm Water | Fabric Detergent* | Dry-cleaning Fluid | - |
| Mustard | Carpet Shampoo Solution | Fabric Detergent* | - | - |
| Nail Polish | Nail Polish Remover | Dry-cleaning Fluid | - | - |
| Oil and Grease | Dry-cleaning Fluid | Carpet Shampoo solution | - | - |
| Paint (emulsion) | Clean Warm Water | Warm Carpet Shampoo | ||
| Solution | - | - | ||
| Paint (oil) | Turpentine or White Spirit | Dry-cleaning Fluid | Carpet Shampoo | |
| Solution | Consult Specialist | |||
| Rust | Dry-cleaning Fluid | Rust remover | Consult Specialist | - |
| Salad Dressing | Carpet Shampoo Solution | Dry-cleaning Fluid | - | - |
| Shoe Polish | Dry-cleaning Fluid | Carpet Shampoo solution | - | - |
| Soot | Vaccum Clean | Carpet Shampoo solution | Consult Specialist | - |
| Tar | Dry-cleaning Fluid | Carpet Shampoo solution | - | - |
| Urine (fresh stain) | Carpet Shampoo Solution | - | - | - |
| Urine (old stain) | Consult Specialist | - | - | - |
| Vomit | Consult Specialist | - | - | - |
| Wax (candle) | Absorbent Paper & Hot | |||
| Iron | Dry-cleaning Fluid | - | - | |
| Wine | Clean Warm Water | Fabric Detergent* |
It should be noted that commercial cleaning firms have additional chemicals for use.
*Fabric detergent - Solution of one teaspoon (5ml) of approved wool detergent with one teaspoon of white vinegar and one litre of warm water.
#Nail polish remover - should not include lanolin or be of a greasy nature.
*WARNING RUST REMOVER IS A STRONG ACID : AVOID SKIN CONTACT. READ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. There are also a number of commercially available stain remover products. Liquid and powder, which may be used to remove many of the stains / spills.
