Quick help for spotting guide for specific stains

These cleaning methods are suggestions only. Dilmaghani accepts no responsibility for their use.

First, test one of the following solutions on a small, inconspicuous section of your rug.Tackle the stain by working from the outer edge toward the center. Spot check for color fastness prior to wetting your carpet.

Apply the solution with a dry cleaning solvent and a white absorbent cloth.

Detergent Solution

One teaspoon of neutral detergent to 1/2 pint of warm water.

Detergent Vinegar Solution

Add one teaspoon of white vinegar to the Detergent Solution above.

Ammonia Solution

One teaspoon of household ammonia to one cup of water.

Always work from the outer edge of the spill so that it does not spread. Blot as you work.

Alcohol, Coffee, Liquid Foods, Perfume, Tea, Wines, Urine [ urine often doesn’t come out ]!

Immediately blot up the spill with a paper towel or cloth. With a spoon, go into the pile and draw out any excess liquid. Then, use the Detergent/Vinegar Solution above. Blot dry.

Milk, Soft Drinks

Blot up surplus spillage. Use detergent solution starting at the outer edge. Blot dry. Follow with Ammonia Solution above. Blot dry.

Chewing gum, Fats, Grease, Lipstick, Nail Polish, Oil, Shoe Polish, Tar, Vomit, Solids, Wax

Scrape up excess with a spoon. Use dry cleaning solvent followed by Detergent / Vinegar Solution above. Blot dry.

Blood, Chocolate, Egg, Fruit, Glue, Grass, Gravy, Ice Cream

Scrape up excess with a spoon. Use detergent solution starting at the outer edge. Blot dry. Follow with Ammonia Solution above. Blot dry.