Carpet Care
SPILL AND SPOT CLEANING
TYPES OF SPOTS & HOW TO REMOVE
CATEGORY “A” SPOTS
Water based spots such as catsup, fruit juice, etc.
STEP 1: Blot or extract to remove substance. Rinse thoroughly
with clear water. Apply a mild carpet spotter clean-
ing solution sparingly and gently agitate the discol-
ored area. Blot or extract to remove substance. Rinse
thoroughly with clear water to remove residue. Blot or
extract to remove remaining excess moisture.
STEP 2: Repeat if necessary.
CATEGORY “B” SPOTS
Petroleum based spots such as grease, oil, shoe polish, etc.
STEP 1: Blot or extract to remove substance. Try implementing
cleaning procedure for Category “A” spots using a
mild carpet spotter.
STEP 2: Blot or extract to remove substance. Apply only
enough cleaning fluid to dampen the discolored area.
Gently agitate. Blot or extract to remove substance.
Rinse thoroughly with clear water. Repeat as long
as the spot continues to transfer from the carpet to
the towel. Rinse thoroughly with clear water. Blot or
extract to remove remaining excess moisture.
STEP 3: Apply a specific POG (Paint, Oil and Grease)
Dry Solvent Cleaner sparingly to a clean white towel
or paper towel and apply to the discolored area. Gently
agitate. Blot or extract to remove substance. Rinse
thoroughly with clear water. Blot or extract to remove
remaining excess moisture.
CATEGORY “C” SPOTS
Coffee and tea based spots.
STEP 1: Blot or extract to remove substance. Rinse thoroughly
with clear water. Apply coffee stain remover according
to manufacturer’s recommendations. Rinse thoroughly
with clear water to remove residue. Blot or extract to
remove remaining excess moisture.
CATEGORY “D” SPOTS
Biological spots such as blood, urine, vomit, etc.
STEP 1: If solids are present, first remove these with a
Bone Spatula.
STEP 2: Blot or extract to remove substance. Rinse thoroughly
with clear water. Apply an alkaline disinfectant type
cleaner (below 10 pH) according to manufacturer’s
recommendations. Rinse thoroughly with clear water
to remove residue. Blot or extract to remove remaining
excess moisture.