Appearance: | Plastic-like appearance; maybe shiny or dull. |
Contains: | Synthetic or natural resins dissolved in organic solvents. |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Paint, Oil, and Grease Remover (or Citrus Solvent ) and blot. 2. Apply Volatile Solvent and blot. 3. Apply Neutral Detergent and blot. 4. Rinse with water and blot. 5. Repeat if necessary. |
Appearance: | Colorless to light yellow, slightly stiff. |
Contains: | Hops, malts, alcohol, albumins, tannins |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Neutral Detergent and blot. 2. Apply Acetic Acid and blot. 3. If necessary, apply Reducing Agent and blot. (Mix one measuring spoon of Reducing Agent in 1/2 bottle of warm water. Replace cap and shake). 4. Rinse with water and blot. 5. Repeat if necessary. |
Appearance: | Reddish when fresh, dries to dark brown, has irregular edges, can alter dye color. |
Contains: | Salts, glucose, amino acids, proteins, iron. |
Characteristics: | Adequate precaution must be taken to prevent possible infection or contamination. |
Procedure: | 1. Mix one measuring spoon of Enzyme Detergent in ½ bottle of very warm tap water. Replace dispenser cap and shake to dissolve. 2. Apply to spot or stain (do not over wet) and blot. 3. If necessary; apply Ammonia Solution and blot. 4. Rinse with water and blot. |
Appearance: | Stiff and built-up. |
Contains: | Paraffin, beeswax, stearic acid, dye and perfume. |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | Candle wax that is sitting on top of the carpet can sometimes be removed using the same technique as chewing gum. If the wax is melted into the tufts of the carpet, the following method can be employed. 1. Place a clean white terry towel over wax. Apply a warm iron (avoid hot settings) on top of the towel. Wax will melt into towel. 2. Repeat if necessary. To remove final traces, apply Volatile Solvent and blot. |
Appearance: | Reddish brown and built-up. |
Contains: | Tomatoes, onion, spices, vinegar, sugar and salt. |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Neutral Detergent and blot. 2. Apply Acetic Acid and blot. 3. If necessary, apply Reducing Agent and blot. (Mix one measuring spoon of Reducing Agent in 1/2 bottle of warm water. Replace cap and shake). 4. Rinse with water and blot. 5. Repeat if necessary. |
Appearance: | Tacky, sticky, rubbery built-up. |
Contains: | Sugar or artificial sweetners, gum base, softeners, flavorings, lecithin. |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. If chewing gum is flattened into fibers, use pointed end of spatula to roughen surface of gum. 2. Apply Gel Gum Remover, allowing time to penetrate. Remove the Gel and gum using the spatula. Alternate method freeze gum using Aerosol Chewing Remover. Using the Bone Scraper, scrape off the frozen gum. 3. Rinse with Citrus Solvent and blot. |
Appearance: | Brown, absorbed or built-up, with irregular edges. |
Contains: | Butter, cocoa, coloring, grease, milk, oil and sugar. |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Scrape off excess using a Bone Scraper. Apply Neutral Detergent and blot. 2. Apply Acetic Acid and blot. 3. If necessary, apply Reducing Agent and blot. (Mix one measuring spoon of Reducing Agent in ½ bottle of warm water. Replace cap and shake). 4. Rinse with water and blot. 5. Repeat if necessary. Rinse with warm water and blot dry. |
Appearance: | Brown, with irregular edges, darkens with heat and age, difficult to remove if long standing. |
Contains: | Fatty acids, cream, sugar, oils, milk, tannin. |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Neutral Detergent and blot. |
Appearance: | Depends on the color of dye used generally pink to red stain. |
Contains: | Artificial Color like Red 40 Blue 1Citric Acid Salt Calcium Phosphate etc |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Neutral Detergent and blot. |
Appearance: | Built-up, may be shiny. |
Contains: | Pigments, wax, dyes |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Paint, Oil, and Grease Remover (or Citrus Solvent ) and blot. 2. Apply Volatile Solvent and blot. 3. Apply Neutral Detergent and blot. 4. Rinse with water and blot. 5. Repeat if necessary. |
Appearance: | White to yellow semi-solid mass, built-up, coagulates with heat. |
Contains: | Albumin (protein), fats. |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Mix one measuring spoon of Enzyme Detergent in ½ bottle of very warm tap water. Replace dispenser cap and shake to dissolve. 2. Apply to spot or stain (do not over wet) and blot. 3. If necessary; apply Ammonia Solution and blot. 4. Rinse with water and blot. |
Appearance: | Brown to reddish, absorbed, with irregular edges. |
Contains: | Petroleum distillate, dye. |
Characteristics: | It may be impossible to remove this stain completely. |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Neutral Detergent and blot. 2. Apply Wet Solvent and blot. 3. Rinse with water and blot. 4. Mix 1 measuring spoon of Reducing Agent in 1/2 bottle of warm water. Replace cap and shake. 5. Apply Reducing Agent and blot, then rinse with water and blot. 6. If offending substance does not respond, use the heat transfer method employing Fabpro's Neutral Pre-Spray and Soil Remover (sold separately) at 1:1 dilution with water. |
Appearance: | Stiff, shiny, may be built-up. |
Contains: | Gelatin, starch, albumins. |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Neutral Detergent and blot. |
Appearance: | Brownish, built-up. |
Contains: | Meat extracts, starch, protein, milk, seasoning, flour. |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Mix one measuring spoon of Enzyme Detergent in ½ bottle of very warm tap water. Replace dispenser cap and shake to dissolve. |
Appearance: | Dark gray to black, shiny, absorbed or built-up. |
Contains: | Oil, absorbed soil. |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Paint, Oil, and Grease Remover (or Citrus Solvent ) and blot. |
Appearance: | Stiff, built-up. |
Contains: | Gelatin, cream, milk, sugar, emulsifier, coloring, fruits. |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Mix one measuring spoon of Enzyme Detergent in ½ bottle of very warm tap water. Replace dispenser cap and shake to dissolve. 2. Apply to spot or stain (do not over wet) and blot. 3. If necessary; apply Ammonia Solution and blot. 4. Rinse with water and blot. |
Appearance: | Absorbed. |
Contains: | Aniline dye, organic solvents, resin, gums, binding agents. |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Paint, Oil, and Grease Remover (or Citrus Solvent ) and blot. 2. Apply Volatile Solvent and blot. 3. Apply Neutral Detergent and blot. 4. Rinse with water and blot. 5. Repeat if necessary. |
Appearance: | Absorbent. |
Contains: | Water, pigment, binder. |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Paint, Oil, and Grease Remover (or Citrus Solvent ) and blot. 2. Apply Volatile Solvent and blot. 3. Apply Neutral Detergent and blot. 4. Rinse with water and blot. 5. Repeat if necessary. |
Appearance: | Reddish brown, built-up. |
Contains: | Fruit, sugar, tannin, preservative. |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Neutral Detergent and blot. 2. Apply Acetic Acid and blot. 3. If necessary, apply Reducing Agent and blot. (Mix one measuring spoon of Reducing Agent in ½ bottle of warm water. Replace cap and shake). 4. Rinse with water and blot. 5. Repeat if necessary. |
Appearance: | Soft, greasy, smeared. |
Contains: | Dyes, oil, pigment, emulsifier, wax. |
Characteristics: | Avoid wet-cleaning on wool. |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Paint, Oil, and Grease Remover (or Citrus Solvent ) and blot. 2. Apply Volatile Solvent and blot. 3. Apply Neutral Detergent and blot. 4. Rinse with water and blot. 5. Repeat if necessary. |
Appearance: | Streaky. |
Contains: | Dye, pigments, solvent. |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Paint, Oil, and Grease Remover (or Citrus Solvent ) and blot. |
Appearance: | Grey to brown, with black spots. Has characteristic musty odor. |
Contains: | Fungus. |
Characteristics: | May cause serious damage to fabric. May not be removable. Do not use Chlorine bleach on wool. |
Procedure: | 1. Mix one measuring spoon of Enzyme Detergent in ½ bottle of very warm |
Appearance: | White, with lighter edges and built-up center, turns black with age. |
Contains: | Fat, water, albumin. |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Mix one measuring spoon of Enzyme Detergent in ½ bottle of very warm tap water. Replace dispenser cap and shake to dissolve. 2. Apply to spot or stain (do not over wet) and blot. 3. If necessary; apply Ammonia Solution and blot. 4. Rinse with water and blot. |
Appearance: | Absorbent and built-up. |
Contains: | Soil, grease, oil, clay, minerals. |
Characteristics: | Some red clay and other mud stains may be difficult to remove. |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Neutral Detergent and blot. 2. Apply Acetic Acid and blot. 3. If necessary, apply Reducing Agent and blot. (Mix one measuring spoon of Reducing Agent in ½ bottle of warm water. Replace cap and shake). 4. Rinse with water and blot. 5. Repeat if necessary. |
Appearance: | Yellow to brown, built-up. |
Contains: | Mustard seed, oil, spices, vinegar, salt, flavoring. |
Characteristics: | Do not use ammonia or alkali. |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Neutral Detergent and blot. 2. Apply Acetic Acid and blot. 3. If necessary, apply Reducing Agent and blot. (Mix one measuring spoon of Reducing Agent in ½ bottle of warm water. Replace cap and shake). 4. Rinse with water and blot. 5. Repeat if necessary. |
Appearance: | Stiff, shiny, built-up. |
Contains: | Lacquer, pigment, dyes, liquid cellulose acetate base. |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Paint, Oil, and Grease Remover (or Citrus Solvent ) and blot. 2. Apply Volatile Solvent and blot. 3. Apply Neutral Detergent and blot. 4. Rinse with water and blot. 5. Repeat if necessary. |
Appearance: | Circular, elongated or cross-shaped, may darken with age. |
Contains: | Petroleum distillate or vegetable dye, preservatives, spices, color. |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Paint, Oil, and Grease Remover (or Citrus Solvent ) and blot. 2. Apply Volatile Solvent and blot. 3. Apply Neutral Detergent and blot. 4. Rinse with water and blot. 5. Repeat if necessary. |
Appearance: | Stiff, built-up. |
Contains: | Oil, pigments, resins, gums, volatile solvents. |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Paint, Oil, and Grease Remover (or Citrus Solvent ) and blot. 2. Apply Volatile Solvent and blot. 3. Apply Neutral Detergent and blot. 4. Rinse with water and blot. 5. Repeat if necessary. |
Appearance: | Stiff, built-up. |
Contains: | Water, latex, pigments and emulsifiers. |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Paint, Oil, and Grease Remover (or Citrus Solvent ) and blot. 2. Apply Neutral Detergent and blot. 3. Apply Acetic Acid and blot. 4. If necessary, apply Reducing Agent and blot. (Mix one measuring spoon of Reducing Agent in ½ bottle of warm water. Replace cap and shake). 5. Rinse with water and blot. 6. Repeat if necessary. |
Appearance: | Reddish-brown or black, absorbed or built-up. |
Contains: | Iron oxides |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Rust Remover to a cotton swab. Using the wetted cotton swab, gently contact the rust stain. |
Appearance: | Darkens with age. |
Contains: | Fruit, tannin, color, sugar and syrup. |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Neutral Detergent and blot. 2. Apply Acetic Acid and blot. 3. If necessary, apply Reducing Agent and blot. (Mix one measuring spoon of Reducing Agent in ½ bottle of warm water. Replace cap and shake). 4. Rinse with water and blot. 5. Repeat if necessary. |
Appearance: | Smudged spots. |
Contains: | Carbon, oils and soil |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Remove excess using a Chemical Sponge. 2. Apply Hard Surface Cleaner. 3. Apply Paint, Oil, and Grease Remover (or Citrus Solvent ) and blot. 4. Apply Volatile Solvent and blot. 5. Apply Neutral Detergent and blot. 6. Rinse with water and blot. 7. Repeat if necessary. |
Appearance: | Absorbed and built-up, powdery, flaky. |
Contains: | Soap, detergent, bleaching compound, fluoride compound and color. |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Neutral Detergent and blot. 2. Apply Acetic Acid and blot. 3. If necessary, apply Reducing Agent and blot. (Mix one measuring spoon of Reducing Agent in ½ bottle of warm water. Replace cap and shake). 4. Rinse with water and blot. 5. Repeat if necessary. |
Appearance: | Yellow to brown, absorbed, darkens with age |
Contains: | Urea, uric acids, organic salts, pigments etc. |
Characteristics: | May cause permanent damage to dye and fabric. |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Acetic Acid and blot. 2. Rinse with water and blot. 3. Apply a solution of Reducing Agent and blot. 4. If stain does not come out, use heat transfer method using a solution of Reducing Agent. 5. Follow with industry accepted cleaning procedures. Urine stains may cause permanent dye removal from fibers. |
Appearance: | Absorbed and built-up, has odor. |
Contains: | Bile, mucus, albumin, acids |
Characteristics: | May cause permanent damage to dye and fabric. |
Procedure: | 1. Mix one measuring spoon of Enzyme Detergent in ½ bottle of very warm tap water. Replace dispenser cap and shake to dissolve. 2. Apply to spot or stain (do not over wet) and blot. 3. If necessary; apply Ammonia Solution and blot. 4. Rinse with water and blot. |
Appearance: | Absorbed and built-up, changes color between treatment with acid and base. |
Contains: | Alcohol, sugar, fruit extract, tannin, color. |
Characteristics: | Characteristics |
Procedure: | 1. Apply Neutral Detergent and blot. 2. Apply Acetic Acid and blot. 3. If necessary, apply Reducing Agent and blot. (Mix one measuring spoon of Reducing Agent in ½ bottle of warm water. Replace cap and shake). 4. Rinse with water and blot. 5. Repeat if necessary. |