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Paint, Latex - Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery

1. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with
a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
2. Sponge with clean water. Blot.

Paint, Oil-Base Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery

1. Sponge with a small amount of dry-cleaning solvent. Blot. (Use small amounts to prevent any
possible damage to sizings, backings, or stuffing materials. Do not use gasoline, lighter fluid or
carbon tetrachloride).
2. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with
a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
3. Sponge with clean water. Blot.
4. OR Seek the help of a professional carpet cleaner.

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Removing Blue Stains on Bathroom Fixtures:

Blue, green or other unusual colored stains, can be caused in old, badly worn bathtubs andsinks,
from cleansers not rinsed off thoroughly. When harsh abrasives (such as most scouring powders) are
used regularly on these porcelain enamel surfaces, over several years they wear down the smooth
surface, leaving it rough.

Dyes used to encapsulate the cleaning particles in scouring powders or other colored cleansers can
get into the crevices of such worn surfaces, and if not rinsed off, and allowed to stay and harden for
days, can be almost impossible to remove. A strong chlorine bleach solution may lighten the stain, but
will also further dull or discolor the porcelain surface. So one may have to live with the stain.

Removing Rust/Iron Stains on Bathroom Fixtures:

Rust stains come from iron in the water supply, which can only be permanently remove through
installation of an iron filter. Occasionally iron is dissolved from rusting water pipes or mains by
corrosive water. Iron stains can be removed by a weak acid solution, usually oxalic acid which is highly
toxic and must be handled with care. Never use chlorine bleach as this sets the iron stain.

Fresh iron stains on plumbing fixtures such as sinks, bathtubs and chrome will generally yield to
treatment with heavy duty cleaning compounds containing large proportions of trisodium phosphate.
Apply cleaner with damp cloth, pad or sponge. Rub discolored surface until stain is removed. Rinse.
Wipe dry and polish.

Heavy, stubborn rust stains can often be removed by oxalic acid stain remover compounds such as
Zud or a tri-chloro-melanine compound such as Barkeepers Friend. Follow directions carefully.

For rust stains already set on bathroom or kitchen plumbing fixtures, dissolve oxalic acid crystals in
hot water and add enough whiting or talc to make a soft paste. Apply this poultice to stain and let dry
before removing. Rinse and polish.Use with care-it is poisonous.

Rubber Cement- Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery

1. Sponge with a small amount of dry-cleaning solvent. Blot. (Use small amounts to prevent any
possible damage to sizings, backings, or stuffing materials. Do not use gasoline, lighter fluid or
carbon tetrachloride).
2. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with
a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
3. Sponge with clean water. Blot.
Rust- Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery

Use Whink or Zud or other Rust Remover. Follow directions on package.

Shoe polish - Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery

1. Sponge with a small amount of dry-cleaning solvent. Blot. (Use small amounts to prevent any
possible damage to sizings, backings, or stuffing materials. Do not use gasoline, lighter fluid, or
carbon tetrachloride).
2. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with
a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
3. Sponge with clean water. Blot.
4. OR Seek the help of a professional carpet cleaner.

Soft Drinks - Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery

1. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with
a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
2. Mix one-third cup of white household vinegar with two-thirds cup of water. Blot.
3. Repeat step one.
4. Sponge with clear water. Blot.

Soy Sauce - Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery

1. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with
a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
2. Mix one tablespoon of household ammonia with a half-cup of water. Blot.
3. Repeat step one.
4. Sponge with clean water. Blot.

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Tar (asphalt) - Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery

1. Sponge with a small amount of dry-cleaning solvent. Blot. (Use small amounts to prevent any
possible damage to sizings, backings, or stuffing materials. Do not use gasoline, lighter fluid, or
carbon tetrachloride).
2. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with
a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
3. Sponge with clean water. Blot.

Tea - Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery

1. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with
a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
2. Mix one-third cup of white household vinegar with two-thirds cup of water. Blot.
3. Repeat step one.
4. Sponge with clean water. Blot.

Terrazzo Floors - Stain Removal

Caution: Follow directions carefully when you use chemicals to remove stains. Always "remove the
stain remover" as soon as its job has been done. Remember many of these substances are on the
"Not recommended list" for general floor care, but must be used if the stain is to be removed.

Try the following methods for these common stains. Try the first method listed first, and go to the
second only if this doesn't work. For unknown stains or heavy staining, consult a professional.

Vaseline - Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery

1. Sponge with a small amount of dry-cleaning solvent. Blot. (Use small amounts to prevent any
possible damage to sizings, backings, or stuffing materials. Do not use gasoline, lighter fluid or
carbon tetrachloride).
2. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with
a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
3. Sponge with clean water. Blot.

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Wax (paste) - Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery

1. Sponge a small amount of dry-cleaning solvent. Blot. (Use small amounts to prevent any possible
damage to sizings, backings, or stuffing materials. Do not use gasoline, lighter fluid or carbon
tetrachloride).
2. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with
a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
3. Sponge with clean water. Blot.

Wine - Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery

1. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with
a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
2. Mix one-third cup of white household vinegar with two-thirds cup of water. Blot.
3. Repeat step one.
4. Sponge with clean water. Blot.

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