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Removing Stains from Wool Carpet
A guide to removing stains from Wool and Wool blend carpets.
| Type of Stain |
Treatment order (see chart below) |
| Beer, Beetroot, Bleach, Egg, Excrement, Ice-cream,
Mustard, Urine, Vomit, White Wine |
1 |
| Butter, Crayon, Colour Marker, Cream, Furniture
Polish, Grease, Lipstick, Metal Polish, Oil, Salad Dressing,
Shoe Polish |
2, 1 |
| Rust |
2, 1, 11 |
| Cocoa, Coffee (Black or White), Paint (Emulsion),
Tea (Black or White) |
2, 10, 1 |
| Candlewax |
3 |
| Paint (Oil Based), Tar |
3, 2, 1 |
| Grass |
4 |
| Ink (Ballpoint) |
4, 1 |
| Burn or Scorch Marks |
5 |
| Chewing Gum |
7 |
| Nail Polish |
8, 2 |
| Fruit Juice, Gravy, Sauce |
9, 1 |
| Soft Drinks |
9, 1, 5 |
| Milk |
9, 2, 1 |
| Blood |
10, 6 |
| Red Wine |
12, 9, 6 |
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Solution of 1 tsp of approved wool detergent
(e.g 'Softly') with one tsp of white vinegar and 1 litre
of warm water
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Dry-cleaning fluid, lighter fuel or mineral
turpentine. Caution: Ensure that
no flame or lighted cigarette is near and use in well
ventilated area.
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Mineral turpentine effectiveness is increased
if mixed with an equal quantity of dry-cleaning fluid.
Caution: Ensure that no flame or
lighted cigarette is near and use in well ventilated area.
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Methylated Spirits. Caution:
Ensure that no flame or lighted cigarette is near and
use in well ventilated area.
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Hydrogen Peroxide (20 vol). Dilute 10
to 1 with cold water. Caution: Do
not use with dark or patterned carpet.
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Dye Stripper. Dilute 50 to 1 with cold
water. Caution: Do not use with
dark or patterned carpet.
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Chewing Gum remover (Freezing Agent)
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Nail Varnish remover.
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Clean, warm (not hot) water.
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Cold Water.
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Weak solution of white vinegar or lemon
juice with cold water.
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Absorbent powder (salt or talc). Sprinkle
on spillage, leave overnight and vacuum the next day.
Would you like this laminated 'Stain Removal Guide' in the
post?
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the data sheet.
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