stain removal tips
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BLOOD
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
DIRECTIONS: Rinse with a mild detergent solution + cold water. Rinse further with cloudy ammonia solution.
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
Stain Solutions has a
product that removes blood.
BLACK SAUCE
DIFFICULTY: Easy
DIRECTIONS: Rinse with a mild detergent solution, alternatively ammonia solution can also help.
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
This is no trouble for Stain
Solutions.
BEER
DIFFICULTY: Easy
DIRECTIONS: Clean with detergent solution with clean water then rinse out. Stain should disappear.
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
Stain Solutions “Spot Cleaner”
removes most stains.
crayon
DIFFICULTY: Hard
DIRECTIONS: One of the harder stains. Methylated spirits or dry cleaning fluid may work.
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
Stain Solutions may have the answer call 1300 650 251 for more information.
chocolates
DIFFICULTY: Easy
DIRECTIONS: Use a mild Dishwashing solution rinse over the chocolate stain. Rinse with clean water.
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
Stain Solutions can remove
the residue for you.
coffee
DIFFICULTY: Medium
DIRECTIONS: Apply the stain with ammonia solution then soak up, Treat with white vinegar. Repeat..
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
Stain Solutions removes coffee
stains every day.
cordial
DIFFICULTY: Can be Difficult
DIRECTIONS:
To get it out, you must attend to it
instantly by diluting with cold water. Pour
on, soak up repeat until the stain is out.
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
Stain Solutions removes most
cordial stains.
dyes
DIFFICULTY: Extremely Difficult
DIRECTIONS:
Dry cleaning fluid can assist if attended to
quickly; if allowed to dry, it is best to ring
Stain Solutions..
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
A tough stain we can generally
improve or remove.
fanta
DIFFICULTY: Extremely Hard
DIRECTIONS:
Has a very potent food colouring. You’ll need us unless diluted and soaked up quickly.
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
Stain Solutions can remove
the residue for you..
fat/oil
DIFFICULTY: Easy
DIRECTIONS:
Hot water & a white Terry towel for
soaking it up..Use dishwashing solution and rinse with clean warm water.
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
Ask for a bottle of our “Spot Cleaner” Removes most stains when they occur.
Gentian Violet
DIFFICULTY: Extremely Difficult
DIRECTIONS:
Extremely Hard Call Stain Solutions. Our slow release “Stain Lifter” will fix the problem.
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
A tough stain we can generally
improve or remove.
grease or oil
DIFFICULTY: Easy
DIRECTIONS:
Dry cleaning fluid applied and rinsed out with the procedure carried out several times..
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
Call Stain Solutions for deep
clean if soiling returns.
ink/pen
DIFFICULTY: Easy
DIRECTIONS:
Apply Ammonia solution. Soak up then rinse with white vinegar solution. Repeat until removed..
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
An every day stain removal for
Stain Solutions
jam or jelly
DIFFICULTY: Easy
DIRECTIONS:
“Spot Cleaner” does a brilliant job,
otherwise some dishwashing solution and
rinse with clean warm water.
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
Stain Solutions can remove
the residue for you..
lipstick
DIFFICULTY: Hard
DIRECTIONS:
You would need to get it out quickly before it sets by using dry cleaning fluid, you should get most of it out..
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
Stain Solutions our “Spot Cleaner” is
good for removing lipstick
makeup
DIFFICULTY: Some Easy Some Hard
DIRECTIONS:
Dry cleaning fluid can get many makeup
stains when fresh..Stain Solutions has removed many makeup stains.
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
Stain Solutions can remove the
residue for you.
mould
DIFFICULTY: Extremely Hard
DIRECTIONS:
Stain Solutions have treatments
to make safe the area and can advise on
remedies.
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
Call Stain Solutions as mould in the home creates an unhealthy environment.
nail polish
DIFFICULTY: Hard
DIRECTIONS:
Nail Polish Remover should be liberally
applied and rinsed out. Repeat while
effective.
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
Stain Solutions can remove
the residue for you.
paint
DIFFICULTY: Medium to Hard
DIRECTIONS:
Use mineral turps to dilute Soak up reapply until paint is gone.Too much will damage the carpet backing Remove while wet, try mild Methylated spirits if dry.
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
If stain prevails, call Stain Solutions..
pot plant stains
DIFFICULTY: Easy if Fresh Hard if Old
DIRECTIONS:
Vinegar solution more often than not can remove pot plant stains. Old stains may start up mould
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
Stain Solutions has a special treatment to remove water browning also treats mould.
rust
DIFFICULTY: Extremely Hard
DIRECTIONS:
Lemon juice can remove fresh rust marks. If left for a period of time the stain can become permanent.
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
Stain Solutions can treat
old or stubborn rust marks.
red wine
DIFFICULTY: Medium
DIRECTIONS:
Blot with paper towel, rinse with cold water repeat. Use vinegar, rinse, Use an ammonia solution. Repeat while effective.
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
Stain Solutions can remove
the residue for you.
soft drink
DIFFICULTY: Medium
DIRECTIONS:
Dilute & soak up.If it prevails, use vinegar 1st, then ammonia solution. Alternate until gone or until no more improvement.
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
Stain Solutions can remove the
residue for you.
soiling
DIFFICULTY: Easy
DIRECTIONS:
Constant foot traffic will lead to a build up of dirt caused by bare feet or footwear. It
means your carpets need to be cleaned.
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
Ring Stain Solutions to make a
convenient booking time.
soup
DIFFICULTY: Easy
DIRECTIONS:
Attend to immediately and use detergent
solution or good soap; rinse out with clean
water.
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
Stain Solutions “Spot
Cleaner” will clean up this spill.
shoe polish
DIFFICULTY: Medium
DIRECTIONS:
Use methylated spirits or dry cleaning fluid. Treat it while fresh. If allowed to remain it can become very difficult.
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
Stain Solutions can remove
this residue for you.
tea
DIFFICULTY: Easy
DIRECTIONS:
Apply Ammonia solution. Soak up then rinse with white vinegar solution. Repeat until removed.
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
An every day stain removal for
Stain Solutions.
urine
DIFFICULTY: Hard
DIRECTIONS:
When the urine is fresh use an ammonia solution.Rinse out, then use a vinegar solution to clean remaining urine.
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
If it prevails call us. Some urine
and vomit can chemically burn your carpet
vomit
DIFFICULTY: Medium
DIRECTIONS:
Most human vomit will clean up with a detergent solution. Animal vomit can be difficult. Dilute and use dry cleaning fluid.
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
call us. We will tell you if it is an easy or difficult stain
wax
DIFFICULTY: Hard
DIRECTIONS:
Coloured wax has highly concentrated dye
in it. It is best to refer to Stain Solutions if
you have a wax problem.
WHAT STAIN SOLUTIONS CAN DO:
Removing the wax is relatively easy. The dye will need our expertise.