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Stubborn stains require serious
solutions. Dyes in foods and
beverages, along with certain
chemical products, cosmetics, pet
accidents, and even built-up dust
can discolor your carpets
sometimes permanently.
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Use the tips and tricks below to
prevent permanent stains! You
already know rule #1 Act
fast! As soon as you
notice a spill or discoloration,
start working on it quickly, before
the stain sets in.
Red Wine
Chocolate
Soft Drinks
Mud and Soil
Pet Soil &
Vomit
Coffee & Tea
Ketchup &
Tomato Sauce
Cosmetics
Plant Food
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Red Wine Stain Cleaning Tips
Red wine spills result in an
absorbed type of stain that is
reddish or purplish in color and
contains alcohol, sugar, tannin and
various coloring agents.
1. Apply cool detergent solution,
blot.
2. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
3. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
4. Apply enzyme detergent, blot (See
Caution Below)
5. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot
until dry.
6. Apply dry cleaning solvent, blot.
AMMONIA
1 Tbls. clear household ammonia in
1/2 cup water. Always pre-test.
CAUTION: Ammonia will "set",
that is make permanent, stains on
natural fibers like wool and silk
but may help in stain removal from
other types of fibers.
DETERGENT 1-2 drops
colorless, mild detergent or
dishwashing liquid in 1 cup lukewarm
water.
ENZYME DETERGENT Mix enzyme
detergent per instructions on
package and allow to remain on stain
recommended time. Do not overwet.
CAUTION: Enzymes can
damage natural fibers like wool. Use
with care or call us.
VINEGAR 1/3 cup white
household vinegar in 2/3 cup water.
(Dry cleaning
solvent, or "oil solvent" contains
volatile organic compound. Use
carefully in strict accordance with
manufac-turers' instructions. Use in
well ventilated space and avoid
products containing
perchlo-rethylene -- considered
quite hazardous).
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Chocolate Stain Cleaning Tips
Chocolate results in a built up or
absorbed stain that is brown colored
with irregular edges. It can contain
oil, grease, cocoa, butter,
coloring, sugar and dairy products.
1. Scrape off as much as possible
with a spatula or dull edge knife.
2. Apply cool detergent solution,
blot.
3. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
4. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
5. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
(See Caution Below)
7. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot
until dry
AMMONIA
1 Tbsp. clear household ammonia in
1/2 cup water. Always pre-test.
CAUTION: Ammonia will "set",
that is make permanent, stains on
natural fibers like wool and silk
but may help in stain removal from
other types of fibers.
DETERGENT 1-2 drops
colorless, mild detergent or dish
washing liquid in 1 cup lukewarm
water.
ENZYME DETERGENT Mix enzyme
detergent per instructions on
package and allow to remain on stain
recommended time. Do not over wet.
CAUTION: Enzymes can
damage natural fibers like wool. Use
with care or call us.
VINEGAR 1/3 cup
white household vinegar in 2/3 cup
water.
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Soft Drink Stain Cleaning Tips
Soft drinks cause stains that can be
colorless, yellowish, reddish,
brownish and that darken with age.
They contain tannin, sugar,
vegetable coloring, flavoring and
fruit extracts.
1. Apply cold detergent solution,
blot.
2. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
3. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
4. Apply pressure to the spot with a
spatula or the back of a tablespoon
to work spotting solution deep into
spot. DO NOT SCRUB as this may cause
nap distortion of the fiber.
5. Rinse with water, blot until dry.
AMMONIA
1 Tbls. clear household ammonia in
1/2 cup water. Always pre-test.
CAUTION: Ammonia will "set", that is
make permanent, stains on natural
fibers like wool and silk but may
help in stain removal from other
types of fibers.
DETERGENT 1-2 drops
colorless, mild detergent or
dishwashing liquid in 1 cup lukewarm
water.
ENZYME DETERGENT Mix enzyme
detergent per instructions on
package and allow to remain on stain
recommended time. Do not overwet.
CAUTION: Enzymes can damage
natural fibers like wool. Use with
care or call us.
VINEGAR 1/3 cup
white household vinegar in 2/3 cup
water.
(Dry cleaning
solvent contains volatile organic
compound. Use carefully in strict
accordance with manufacturers'
instructions. Use in well ventilated
space and avoid products containing
perchlorethylene.)
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Mud Stain Cleaning Tips
Mud and soil are greyish, brownish,
reddish or yellowish. They are
absorbed and built-up types of
stains that can contain soil with
greases and oils, as well as clay
and iron.
1. Brush or scrape off as much as
possible.
2. Apply detergent solution, blot.
2. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
3. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
4. Apply pressure to the spot with a
spatula or the back of a tablespoon
to work spotting solution deep into
spot. DO NOT SCRUB as this may cause
nap distortion of the fiber.
5. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot
until dry.
6. If stain remains, apply a paint
oil and grease remover and
drycleaning solvent alternately,
blot until dry.
AMMONIA
1 Tbls. clear household ammonia in
1/2 cup water. Always pre-test.
CAUTION: Ammonia will "set",
that is make permanent, stains on
natural fibers like wool and silk
but may help in stain removal from
other types of fibers.
DETERGENT 1-2 drops
colorless, mild detergent or
dishwashing liquid in 1 cup lukewarm
water.
ENZYME DETERGENT Mix enzyme
detergent per instructions on
package and allow to remain on stain
recommended time. Do not overwet.
CAUTION: Enzymes can damage
natural fibers like wool. Use with
care or call us.
VINEGAR 1/3 cup
white household vinegar in 2/3 cup
water.
(Dry cleaning
solvent contains volatile organic
compound. Use carefully in strict
accordance with manufacturers'
instructions. Use in well ventilated
space and avoid products containing
perchlorethylene.)
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Pet Soil Stain Cleaning Tips
Pet soil or vomit is a complex
mixture of foodstuffs, saliva,
stomach acids and digestive waste
products. Sometimes, this mixture
can stain the pile of a carpet or
leave a persistent odor. Follow the
tips below to cleanup the stain, but
if that doesn't do the trick, call
Aqua Solve about our
Pet Odor Removal
Service.
1. Immediately pick up/blot up as
much material as possible using
paper towels or a clean, white
cloth. A tablespoon makes a good
scraper if necessary.
2. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
3. Apply detergent solution, blot.
4. Apply pressure to the spot with a
spatula or the back of a tablespoon
to work spotting solution deep into
spot. DO NOT SCRUB as this may cause
nap distortion of the fiber.
5. Rinse thoroughly with cool clean
water, blot until dry.
AMMONIA
1 Tbls. clear household ammonia in
1/2 cup water. Always pre-test.
CAUTION: Ammonia will "set",
that is make permanent, stains on
natural fibers like wool and silk
but may help in stain removal from
other types of fibers.
DETERGENT 1-2 drops
colorless, mild detergent or
dishwashing liquid in 1 cup lukewarm
water.
ENZYME DETERGENT Mix enzyme
detergent per instructions on
package and allow to remain on stain
recommended time. Do not overwet.
CAUTION: Enzymes can damage
natural fibers like wool. Use with
care or call us.
VINEGAR 1/3 cup white
household vinegar in 2/3 cup water.
(Dry cleaning
solvent contains volatile organic
compound. Use carefully in strict
accordance with manufacturers'
instructions. Use in well ventilated
space and avoid products containing
perchlorethylene.)
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Coffee & Tea Stain Cleaning Tips
Coffee and tea stains appear
brownish with irregular edges. They
may contain tannins, sugars, fatty
acids, alchohols, oils, milk and
cream. These stains darken with heat
and age.
1. Apply detergent solution, blot.
(Enzyme detergent may be used if a
dairy product was mixed in. (See
caution below.)
2. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
3. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
4. Apply pressure to the spot with a
spatula or the back of a tablespoon
to work spotting solution deep into
spot. DO NOT SCRUB as this may cause
nap distortion of the fiber.
5. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot
until dry.
AMMONIA
1 Tbls. clear household ammonia in
1/2 cup water. Always pre-test.
CAUTION: Ammonia will "set",
that is make permanent, stains on
natural fibers like wool and silk
but may help in stain removal from
other types of fibers.
DETERGENT 1-2 drops
colorless, mild detergent or
dishwashing liquid in 1 cup lukewarm
water.
ENZYME DETERGENT Mix enzyme
detergent per instructions on
package and allow to remain on stain
recommended time. Do not overwet.
CAUTION: Enzymes can
damage natural fibers like wool. Use
with care or call us.
VINEGAR 1/3 cup
white household vinegar in 2/3 cup
water.
(Dry cleaning
solvent contains volatile organic
compound. Use carefully in strict
accordance with manufacturers'
instructions. Use in well ventilated
space and avoid products containing
perchlorethylene.)
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Ketchup/Tomato Sauce Stain Cleaning
Tips
Ketchup (catsup) and other
tomato-based sauces are reddish
brown and cause both absorbed and
built up types of stains. They
generally contain tomatoes, salt,
sugar, spices, tannin, vinegar,
onions, artificial coloring,
preservatives, etc.
1. Apply cool detergent solution,
blot.
2. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
3. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
(Note Caution below about using
enzymes on natural fibers)
4. If stain remains, bleaching with
3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium
perborate is recommended proceed
with extreme caution, or call us.
5. Apply pressure to the spot with a
spatula or the back of a tablespoon
to work spotting solution deep into
spot. DO NOT SCRUB as this may cause
nap distortion of the fiber.
6. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot
until dry.
AMMONIA
1 Tbls. clear household ammonia in
1/2 cup water. Always pre-test.
CAUTION: Ammonia will "set",
that is make permanent, stains on
natural fibers like wool and silk
but may help in stain removal from
other types of fibers.
DETERGENT 1-2 drops
colorless, mild detergent or
dishwashing liquid in 1 cup lukewarm
water.
ENZYME DETERGENT Mix enzyme
detergent per instructions on
package and allow to remain on stain
recommended time. Do not overwet.
CAUTION: Enzymes can damage
natural fibers like wool. Use with
care or call us.
VINEGAR 1/3 cup white
household vinegar in 2/3 cup water.
(Dry cleaning
solvent contains volatile organic
compound. Use carefully in strict
accordance with manufacturers'
instructions. Use in well ventilated
space and avoid products containing
perchlorethylene.)
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Cosmetics Stain Cleaning Tips
Cosmetics can include makeup,
mascara, lipsticks, lotions and
creams. Mostly they are pigments in
dyes, fats, waxes and oils.
1. Scrape off excess (using a dull
edge tool) and apply POG* remover,
blot.
2. Apply dry cleaning solvent, blot.
3. Apply detergent solution, blot.
4. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
5. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
6. Apply pressure to the spot with a
spatula or the back of a tablespoon
to work spotting solution deep into
spot. DO NOT SCRUB as this may cause
nap distortion of the fiber.
7. Rinse with water, blot until dry.
AMMONIA
1 Tbls. clear household ammonia in
1/2 cup water. Always pre-test.
CAUTION: Ammonia will "set",
that is make permanent, stains on
natural fibers like wool and silk
but may help in stain removal from
other types of fibers.
DETERGENT 1-2 drops
colorless, mild detergent or
dishwashing liquid in 1 cup lukewarm
water.
ENZYME DETERGENT Mix enzyme
detergent per instructions on
package and allow to remain on stain
recommended time. Do not overwet.
CAUTION: Enzymes can damage
natural fibers like wool. Use with
care or call us.
VINEGAR 1/3 cup white
household vinegar in 2/3 cup water.
(* Dry cleaning
solvent and POG (paint oil grease)
remover are available at most
hardware stores. Or call us.
Solvents contain volatile organic
compounds and must be used in strict
accordance with manufacturers'
instructions. Use in well ventilated
space and avoid products containing
perchlorethylene -- considered quite
hazardous)
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Plant Food Stain Cleaning Tips
Many plant foods have chemicals that
can damage the color of your carpet.
Try these recommendations, but you
may need to call us for help.
1. Scoop up as much as possible.
2. Blot up remaining with clean
white towels.
3. Apply warm detergent solution,
blot.
4. Apply pressure to the spot with a
spatula or the back of a tablespoon
to work spotting solution deep into
spot. DO NOT SCRUB as this may cause
nap distortion of the fiber.
5. Rinse with water, blot dry.
6. If stain persists, apply dry
cleaning solvent, blot.
AMMONIA
1 Tbls. clear household ammonia in
1/2 cup water. Always pre-test.
CAUTION: Ammonia will "set",
that is make permanent, stains on
natural fibers like wool and silk
but may help in stain removal from
other types of fibers.
DETERGENT 1-2 drops
colorless, mild detergent or
dishwashing liquid in 1 cup lukewarm
water.
ENZYME DETERGENT Mix enzyme
detergent per instructions on
package and allow to remain on stain
recommended time. Do not overwet.
CAUTION: Enzymes can damage
natural fibers like wool. Use with
care or call us.
VINEGAR 1/3 cup white
household vinegar in 2/3 cup water.
(Dry cleaning
solvent contains volatile organic
compound. Use carefully in strict
accordance with manufacturers'
instructions. Use in well ventilated
space and avoid products containing
perchlorethylene.)
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Aqua Solve provides
carpet and
upholstery cleaning services
throughout southern Denton County
and surrounding areas, including
Lewisville, Flower Mound, south
Denton, Carrollton, Coppell, Keller,
Southlake, Grapevine, Irving and Las
Colinas.
Aqua Solve Cleaning is certified by
the Institute of Inspection Cleaning
and Restoration, which assures your
family of the highest standards in
cleaning services!
Call us
any time at 817-497-5002 or
e-mail.
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