Use & Care Guide

Stain Removal Procedures
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The following chart lists the most common household stains and the
procedure used to remove them. If using more than one procedure,
allow to dry in-between.
Stain Procedure Stain Procedure
Beer B Ink-India, Marking Pen A, M
Berries M Kool-Aid M
Blood M Lemonade M
Butter A Makeup A, B
Candle Wax O, A Mayonnaise B
Candy (sugar) B Mercurochrome M
Catsup M Merthiolate M
Chewing Gum G, A Milk B
Chocolate B Mixed Drinks (liquors) M
Chalk P Mud (dried) P, B
Coffee M Mustard M
Cooking Oil A, B Nail Polish L
Crayon A, B Paint-Latex B
Dirt or Clay P, B Paint-Oil A
Dyes (Blue, Black, etc.) M Pet Food M
Excrement B Shoe Polish A, M
Fruit Juice/Drinks M Soft Drinks M
Furniture Polish A Tar A
Grease-Food A, B Tea M
Grease-Auto A Urine D, M
Glue-White B Vomit B, M
Glue-Hobby A, L Wine B, M
Ice Cream B Unknown A, B
Ink-Ball Point Pen A
Cleaning Solutions
Spot Removal
Shaw’s R2X
®
Stain & Soil Remover is recommended for all
types of spot cleaning and is available from your oor cover-
ing retailer or through www.shawoors.com. It is approved
under the Carpet and Rug Institute’s (CRI) Seal of Approval
certication. Additional cleaning products in the CRI certica-
tion program are listed at www.carpet-rug.org. Do not use
any household cleaners other than those listed in this program,
since many household products contain chemicals that may
permanently damage your carpet.
If one of the recommended products is not readily available you may
use the guidelines below:
Detergent:
Mix 1/4 teaspoon clear hand dish-washing
detergent with 1 cup warm, not hot, water. Use
a clear, non-bleach liquid dishwashing detergent
such as Dawn, Joy, or clear Ivory.
Hydrogen Peroxide/Ammonia:
Mix 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide (3% solution
available in drug stores) with one teaspoon
undiluted, unscented, clear (non-sudsy)
household ammonia. Use within two hours of
mixing.
Solvent:
Liquid, non-oily, non-caustic type sold for spot
removal from garments. Use products for grease,
oil, and tar removal such as Carbona and Afta.
Do not apply directly to carpet to prevent carpet
damage. (See Procedure A on page 9.)
Vinegar:
1 part white vinegar to 1 part water
Please reference your specic warranty for covered stains. The
stain removal procedures recommended on the following page are
provided to assist in maintaining your carpet and reect the best
information available. Remember, no carpet is stain proof.
WARNING: Certain products found in most homes can
cause irreparable damage to your carpet. Bleaches, tile clean-
ers, mildew removers, oven cleaners, drain openers, pesticides,
and some plant foods can have strong chemicals which discolor
or dissolve carpet bers. Acne medications containing benzoyl
peroxide, a very powerful bleach, are capable of permanently
damaging your carpet and most other fabrics as well.
Ammonia:
One tablespoon to one cup water.
Stain Removal/Cleaning Solutions
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