Stain Removal Guide

1. Scoop up as much of the spill as possible with a towel or a spoon.
2. Blot the spot; don't rub or scrub. Gently press clean cloths into the stained area to remove moisture. Scrubbing can damage the fiber and set the stain into the carpet.
3. Apply warm, not hot, water to the stained area and blot until the stain stops transferring to the cloth.
4. If you can still see the stain, make a Detergent Solution by adding 1/4 teaspoon dishwashing liquid to one cup warm water. Don't use too much soap, because it's difficult to rinse out of the carpet.
5. Apply the detergent solution. Let the solution sit five minutes and then rinse with clear warm water. Repeat until all the detergent is removed.
6. Place layers of white paper towels on the spill to absorb the liquid. Weight down the towels with a non-staining glass or ceramic object. You can let them sit overnight.
7. When the carpet is dry, vacuuming will revive the carpet's texture.
8. Deep stains may penetrate deep into the pile. Repeat steps three through four for very difficult stains.

For your convenience we have listed links to the major manufacturers' stain removal guides.