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Act Quickly! Delaying may cause the spill to become a permanent stain. Blot liquids with a dry, white absorbent cloth or white paper towels. Gently scrape up semi-solids with a rounded spoon. Break up solids and vacuum.

Pretest any spot removal solution (for color transfer to the cloth or damage to the carpet) in an inconspicuous area. If a change occurs, select another solution.

 

  1. Apply a small amount of the solution to a white cloth, and work in gently - do not rub -- working from the edges of the spill to the center to prevent spreading. Allow to remain on the spill a few minutes. Be patient. Blot.
  2.  Continue to use the first agent as long as there is a transfer of the spill to the cloth. Be patient. Complete removal may require repeating the same step several times. Or, you may need to move to the next solution.
  3.  When the spill is completely removed, rinse the area with cold water; blot with a dry cloth until all moisture is removed.

A dry, absorbent, cleaning compound may be used as a substitute to minimize drying time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residue Precautions

Many spot removal solutions leave residues in the carpet that may attract soil. Thoroughly rinse the area several times with lukewarm tap water. A mist type sprayer is recommended to prevent over wetting. Blot with paper towels and pat dry after each rinse. Several rinses are often necessary to thoroughly remove residues. Never use any of the solutions in concentrations stronger than those recommended.

 

 

 

 

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NOTICE

All advice is considered to be just that advice. Beckett’s and its affiliates shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from home users “Do it yourselfers” applying this advice. Only a trained professional should attempt many types of stains. Common sense needs to be taken into consideration when applying a possible solution. We hope you find this useful.

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Glue, Casein spill:

Paint, Oil Base spill:

Ammonia spill:

Glue, Elmer's spill:

Paint, Water Base spill:

Animal Stains spill:

Glue, Hobby spill:

Paint, Water Color spill:

Argyrol spill:

Glue, Household spill:

Paint, Cleaner spill:

Asphalt spill:

Glue, Latex spill:

Paper-Mache spill:

Avocado spill:

Glue, School spill:

Paste, Library spill:

Banana spill:

Glue, Vegetable spill:

Peanut Butter spill:

Barnyard Soil spill:

Glue, White spill:

Pencil spill:

Battery Acid spill:

Glycerin spill:

Permanent Wave Solution spill:

Beans spill:

Glyceryl Gualacolate spill:

Phenol 1% spill:

Beer spill:

Grape Drink spill:

Photocopier Toner, Dry spill:

Beet Juice spill:

Grape Juice spill:

Pickles, Dill or Sour spill:

Berries spill:

Graphite spill:

Pimento spill:

Betadine spill:

Grass spill:

Pitch, Tree spill:

Bleach spill:

Gravy spill:

Plant Food spill:

Blood spill:

Grease spill:

Plaster spill:

Brass Stain spill:

Grease, Vehicle spill:

Play-Doh spill:

Browing spill:

Greasy Foods spill:

Potassium Permanganate spill:

Bubble Lights spill:

Gum spill:

Potpourri spill:

Bunting Stains spill:

Hair Dye spill:

Potting Soil spill:

Butadiene Solution spill:

Hair Oil spill:

Puddings spill:

Butter spill:

Hair Spray spill:

Pumpkin spill:

Calamine Lotion spill:

Hair Tonic spill:

Putty spill:

Calcium Chloride, De-Icier:

Hand Cream spill:

Rhubarb spill:

Candle spill:

Ice Cream spill:

Rouge spill:

Candy spill:

Ink spill:

Rubber & Rubber Compounds:

Carbolic Acid Disinfectant:

Ink, Ball Point spill:

Rust spill:

Carbon Black spill:

Ink Copying spill:

Salad Dressing spill:

Carbon Paper spill:

Ink, Dry spill:

Salad Liquids spill:

Cascara Sagrada Extract:

Ink, Fountain Pen spill:

Saline Liquids spill:

Catsup spill:

Ink, Indelible spill:

Salmon spill:

Cement, Airplane spill:

Ink, India spill:

Salt spill:

Cement, Building spill:

Ink, Marking Pens spill:

Sauces spill:

Cement, Concrete spill:

Ink, Mimeo spill:

Semen spill:

Cement, Contact spill:

Ink, Permanent spill:

Shampoo, Dandruff spill:

Cement, Duco spill:

Ink, Red spill:

Shellac spill:

Chalk spill:

Ink, Washable spill:

Sherbet spill:

Charcoal spill:

Insecticide spill:

Shoe Dye spill:

Cheese spill:

Iodine spill:

Shoe Polish, Liquid spill:

Chewing Gum spill:

Iron spill:

Shoe Polish, Paste spill:

Chicken Soup spill:

Iron Rust spill:

Shoe Polish, Wax spill:

Children's Drink Mix spill:

Jam, Jelly spill:

Shortening spill:

Chocolate spill:

Jell-O spill:

Silver Nitrate spill:

Cigarette Burn spill:

Jeweler's Rouge spill:

Skin Ointments spill:

Clay spill:

Jute spill:

Smoke spill:

Cod Liver Oil spill:

Kerosene spill:

Snow Melting Chemicals spill:

Coffee spill:

Kool-Aid spill:

Soap spill:

Coffee Cream & Sugar spill:

Lacquer spill:

Solder spill:

Cola spill:

Latex Caulk/Adhesive spill:

Soot spill:

Cologne spill:

Leaves spill:

Soup spill:

Colored Paper spill:

Linseed Oil spill:

Soy Sauce spill:

Cooking Fat spill:

Lip Gloss spill:

Spaghetti Sauce spill:

Copier Toner spill:

Lipstick spill:

Spinach spill:

Copper Corrosion spill:

Lotion spill:

Sports Beverage spill:

Correction Fluid spill:

Lye spill:

Squash spill:

Cosmetics spill:

Lysol spill:

Stamp Pad Ink spill:

Cough Medicine/Syrup spill:

Magnesia Magma spill:

Starch spill:

Crayon spill:

Makeup spill:

Starchy Foods spill:

Cream spill: