table 2
Stain RemOval Guide fOR nylon CaRpetS
| Origin of Stain | Removal Step 1 | Removal Step 2 | Removal Step 3 | Removal Step 4 | Removal Step 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt/tar | Dry-Cleaning Solvent | Detergent | Water | - | - |
| Beverages (tea,coffee,mixed drinks, beer) | Detergent | Vinegar* | Detergent | Water | Water |
| Red Cordial/Soft Drink | Consult Specialist | - | Vinegar* | - | - |
| Blood | Detergent | Ammonia | Detergent | Cold Water | - |
| Butter | Dry-Cleaning Solvent | Detergent | Water | - | - |
| Candy/Sweets | Detergent | Vinegar* | Detergent | Water | - |
| Chewing Gum | Freeze w/ice cube, shatter w/blunt object | Dry-Cleaning Solvent for 3-5 min | Repeat prior steps as necessary | ||
| necessary | - | - | |||
| Chocolate | Detergent | Ammonia | Detergent | Water | |
| Cooking Oil | Dry-Cleaning Solvent | Detergent | Water | - | - |
| Cough Syrup | Detergent | Ammonia | Vinegar* | Detergent | Water |
| Dirt/Mud | Detergent | Ammonia | Detergent | Water | - |
| Dye (blue, green, red, black) | Detergent for 3 min to 5 min | Hydrogen peroxide (20-30 min repeat until removed) | |||
| until removed) | Vinegar* | Consult Specialist | - | ||
| Egg | Detergent | Ammonia | Detergent | Water | |
| Excrement | Detergent | Ammonia | Detergent | Water | - |
| Fruit Juices/Berries | Detergent | Vinegar* | Detergent | Water | - |
| Furniture, polish | Dry-Cleaning Solvent | Detergent | Water | - | - |
| Glue (hobby) | Dry-Cleaning Solvent | Detergent | Water | - | - |
| Gravy | Dry-Cleaning Solvent | Detergent | Water | - | - |
| Ink (Ballpoint, felt pen) | Dry-Cleaning Solvent | Detergent | Water | - | - |
| Ink (fountain pen) | Detergent | Vinegar* | Ammonia | Water | - |
| Ink (permanent) | Dry-Cleaning Solvent | Detergent | Water | - | - |
| Lipstick | Dry-Cleaning Solvent | Detergent | Water | - | - |
| Make-up (mascara, foundation) | Dry-Cleaning Solvent | Detergent | Water | - | - |
| Mayonnaise | Detergent | Ammonia | Detergent | Water | - |
| Mercurochrome | Detergent | Ammonia | Vinegar* | Detergent | Water |
| Milk or Ice Cream | Detergent | Ammonia | Detergent | Water | - |
| Nail Polish | Nail Polish Remover | - | - | - | - |
| Oil & Grease | Dry-Cleaning Solvent | Detergent | Water | - | - |
| Paint (Latex) | Detergent | Ammonia | Vinegar* | Water | - |
*
Vinegar - undiluted white vinegar
#Nail polish remover - should not include lanolin or be of a greasy nature. It should be noted that commercial cleaning firms have additional chemicals for use. There are also a number of commercially available stain remover products. Liquid and powder, which may be used to remove many of the listed staining materials. Follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully.
+Ammonia - undiluted household ammonia, foaming type containing detergent Hydrogen peroxide - 4 parts hydrogen 3% strength (10 vol.), 1 part household ammonia (foaming type). Use within 2 hours after mixing. Detergent - 1 teaspoon clear dishwashing detergent with 1 cup warm water.
