Stain Removal Tips
| Spot | Cleaning Procedures |
|---|---|
| Alcohol/Liquor/Beer | 1) Flush with warm tap water or club soda 2) Blot dry |
| Blood | 1) Apply cool dish detergent solution 2) Apply cool ammonia solution 3) Blot & rinse |
| Burns | Trim the tips of burned fibers with scissors. Call us at 888-536-6339 if the damage is still too extensive. |
| Chocolate | 1) Apply cool dish detergent solution 2) Apply cool ammonia solution 3) Blot & rinse |
| Dye/Color Removal | *Note: this procedure should only be used as a last resort. Removing dye can have undesired side effects including removing dye from adjacent areas. Also, repeated use will damage your surface area. It is also necessary to check the area periodically for melting carpet fibers and unwanted color loss. Stop the procedure if the carpet begins loosing its natural color. 1) Apply 50% ammonia/50% water solution to the unwanted 2) Dampen a white terry cloth towel with water (the towel must 3) Place the towel over the area and place an iron on the steam 4) Hold the iron on the area for 15 seconds and check the stain. 5) Repeat procedure if necessary. |
| Fruit Juice Jelly Soda Artificial colors | 1) Remove remaining material 2) Blot dry 3) Apply cool dish detergent solution 4) Rinse and blot dry *Note: If stain remains, see dye removal. |
| Milk | 1) Flush with warm tap water 2) Blot dry |
| Glue | Cleaning method depends on type of glue. Many manufacturers will give detailed removal instructions. If help is not available, call us at 888-536-6339 or contact us here to help remove your stain promptly. |
| Gravy, Ketchup, Mustard | 1) Remove remaining material & blot dry 2) Apply cool dish detergent solution 3) Rinse & blot dry |
| Grease/Oil | 1) Remove remaining material 2) Apply small amounts of dry cleaning solution 3) Blot dry and repeat as necessary. |
| Gum | 1) Chill with ice cube 2) Scrape off as much as possible 3) Apply dry cleaning solution |
| Ink | Note* Working on ink can result in spots larger than the original area. 1) Blot 2) Apply small amounts of isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol starting 3) Blot & repeat as necessary. |
| Mud | 1) Let dry 2) Brush, scrape or vacuum off as much mud as possible. 3) Apply warm/hot dish detergent solution and rinse |
| Nail Polish | *Note: Nail polish remover may dissolve some fibers, pre-test an area first. 1) Apply nail polish remover (acetone) 2) Rinse & blot dry |
| Paint – Oil | *Note: Working on paint stains can cause spots larger than the original area. For your best options call 888-536-6339 and have Kennedy Carpet remove your paint stains. . 1) Remove remaining material. 2) Apply small amounts of dry cleaning solution . 3) Blot & repeat as necessary |
| Paint – Latex | 1) Follow the above instructions for oil paint stain removal. 2) If the spot still exists or the area has dried, apply “Goof-Off” Read the instructions carefully, carpet is constructed with latex. |
| Tar/Shoe Polish | *Note: Working on tar can result in spots larger than the original area. 1) Remove remaining material 2) Apply small amounts of dry cleaning solution 3) Blot & repeat as necessary |
| Urine | 1) Apply vinegar solution 2) Apply warm dish detergent solution 3) Blot & rinse |
| Vomit | 1) Apply vinegar solution
2) Apply warm dish detergent solution 3) Blot & rinse |
| Wax/Crayons | 1) Using a brown grocery bag: Place the bag over the area. Apply an iron to the bag over the affected area using a medium setting. The iron will draw the wax into the bag. Be sure to periodically check the area.
2) Sometimes it will be necessary to change to another bag |
| Wine | 1) Blot & rinse with cool water 2) Pour table salt to area 3) Vacuum the area once dry *Note: If the stain remains, see dye removal. |