1. ACT QUICKLY when something is dropped or spilled.
2. BLOT UP liquids with clean, white, absorbent cloth or paper towel.
3. SCOOP UP semi-solids with a tablespoon.
4. SHATTER solids with a sharp blow of a table knife handle and vacuum up all loose material.
5. PRETEST spotting solutions in an inconspicuous area to make certain they will not damage the carpet, upholstery, or the dyes in these.
6. APPLY spotting solutions in small amounts in the order listed and blot thoroughly after each application. Take care to avoid over wetting.
7. DO NOT RUB OR SCRUB! Start at the edge of stains and work solution in gently using a Q-tip, old toothbrush or folded soft cloth. Blot between applications and repeat until stain is removed or no further change occurs.
8. TOWEL DRY, sprinkle with talcum powder, let dry overnight, brush and vacuum. Another technique is to cover the area with a one-half inch layer of white tissue and weight down with a book. Change the wet tissues after an hour and allow to dry overnight with book on top of tissues. Remove with a brush of moderate stiffness.
9. WHEN IN DOUBT, CALL US FOR PROFESSIONAL HELP.

Tips For Cleaning

• Dry Cleaning Fluid - A non-flammable spot removal liquid available in grocery and hardware stores.
• Nail Polish Remover - A lacquer thinner liquid, available in grocery and drug stores.
• Detergent Solution - Mix one-half teaspoon of mild powered non-bleaching laundry detergent with a pint of lukewarm water.
• Warm Water - Lukewarm tap water.
• Ammonia Solution - Mix one tablespoon of household ammonia with one cup of water.
• Vinegar Solution - Mix one cup of white vinegar with one cup of water.

Try the first solution listed. Blot dry. If the results aren't satisfactory, try the second solution listed. Finally, try the other solutions IN ORDER, blotting after each to test results.

Beer 1) Apply detergent solution. Blot, then test results. 2) Apply vinegar solution. Blot, then test results.
3) Apply warm water and towel dry.

Blood 1) Apply cool water. Blot, then test results. 2) Apply solution of meat tenderizer. Blot, then test results.
3) Apply cool ammonia solution. 4) Apply cool detergent
solution. 5) Apply warm water and towel dry.

Butter 1) Apply dry cleaning fluid. 2) Apply detergent solution.
3) Apply ammonia solution. 4) Apply vinegar solution.
5) Apply warm water and towel dry.

Catsup 1) Apply detergent solution. 2) Apply ammonia solution.
3) Apply vinegar solution. 4) Apply warm water and towel
dry.

Chocolate Use procedure for "Blood."

Coffee 1) Apply vinegar solution. 2) Apply detergent solution.
3) Apply warm water and towel dry.

Cola Use procedure for "Catsup."

Cosmetics 1) Apply dry cleaning fluid. 2) Apply detergent
solution. 3) Apply warm water and towel dry.

Crayon Use procedure for "Cosmetics."

Finger Paint Use procedure for "Catsup."

Food, greasy Use procedure for "Butter."

Food general Use procedure for "Catsup."

Fruit Juice Use procedure for "Catsup."

Furniture Polish 1) Apply nail polish remover.
2) Apply dry cleaning fluid. 3) Apply detergent solution.
4) Apply ammonia solution. 5) Apply vinegar solution.
6) Apply warm water and towel dry.

Glue, animal Use procedure for "Catsup."

Gravy Use procedure for "Butter."

Grass Use procedure for "Furniture Polish."

Grease, car Use procedure for "Cosmetics."

Gum 1) Apply ice cube to chill and then shatter.
2) Apply dry cleaning fluid and blot to remove residue.

Hand Cream Use procedure for "Cosmetics."

Ice Cream Use procedure for "Catsup."

Ink, ballpoint 1) Apply dry cleaning fluid. 2) Apply rubbing
alcohol. 3) Apply detergent solution. 4) Apply warm
water and towel dry.

Ink, washable Use procedure for "Catsup."

Jelly Use procedure for "Catsup."

Lipstick Use procedure for "Furniture Polish."

Liquor Use procedure for "Catsup."

Medicine Use procedure for "Furniture Polish."

Milk 1) Apply dry cleaning fluid. 2) Apply solution of
meat tenderizer. 3) Apply detergent solution.
4) Apply warm water and towel dry.

Mud 1) Allow to dry thoroughly; then brush vigorously
and vacuum. 2) Apply detergent solution. 3) Apply warm
water and towel dry.

Mustard Use procedure for "Beer."

Nail Polish Use procedure for "Furniture Polish."

Newsprint smear Use procedure for "Cosmetics."

Oil, car Use procedure for "Cosmetics."

Ointment Use procedure for "Butter."

Plant Food Use procedure for "Catsup."

Rust 1) Apply rust remover (available in grocery store).
2) Apply ammonia solution. 3) Apply warm water and
towel dry.

Sauces Use procedure for "Furniture Polish."

Shoe Polish Use procedure for "Butter."

Soot Use procedure for "Cosmetics."

Tar Use procedure for "Butter."

Tea Use procedure for "Coffee."

Urine Use procedure for "Beer."

Vomit Use procedure for "Catsup."

Wax 1) Cover with several layers of paper toweling.
2) Place iron set on moderate heat over toweling.
3) Apply dry cleaning fluid to remove residue.

Wine Use procedures for "Beer."