Stain Removal Guide

This Stain Removal Guide has been researched and compiled from many third parties. London Carpets will not be held responsible for any issues that may be caused from carrying out any of these solutions.

We suggest that if you undertake any of the tips given below, that you try a test patch on a part of the carpet that is not in plain sight, to ensure that no defects are caused.

We also recommend, that when using branded carpet cleaning solutions, that the directions are followed carefully and that the solution is the correct solution for your flooring.

Stain Solution
Blood Immediately dab with cold water.
Use diluted carpet cleaning solution.
Butter, Oil & Grease Scrape up as much as possible.
Dab with spot remover for greasy/oily stains.
Use diluted carpet cleaing solution.
Candle Wax When cold, remove as much as possible by gently srcaping.
On Wool Carpets Only, place some absorbent paper over wax and use a hot iron to remove.
Chewing Gum Chill with approved chewing gum aerosol or ice cubes in a bag. Crack chewing gum, then pick or scrape off.
Chocolate Use diluted carpet cleaning solution.
Dab with white spirit or spot remover for greasy/oily stains.
Coffee, Tea & Cola Dab with cold water.
Use diluted carpet cleaning solution.
Cream, Eggs & Milk Use approved spot cleaner for greasy/oily stains.

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Stain Solution
Floor Wax Use approved spot cleaner for greasy/oily stains.
Use diluted carpet cleaning solution.
Gravy, Mustard & Sauces Use diluted carpet cleaning solution.
Ink (Fountain Pen) Remove as much ink as possible with blotting paper.
Use diluted carpet cleaning solution.
Ink (Ballpoint & Felt Tip) Dab with surgical spirits (alcohol).
Then with diluted carpet cleaning solution.
Lipstick & Make-Up Dab with approved spot cleaner for greasy/oily stains.
Use diluted carpet cleaning solution.
Mud Allow to dry and vacuum gently.
If necessary, use diluted carpet cleaning solution.
Nail Polish New R 25 - Dab stain with non-oily nail varnish remover (acetone).
Paint (Emulsion) Dab with cold water.
Use diluted carpet cleaning solution.
Paint (Oil Based) Dab with white spirit.
Salad Dressing Dab with approved spot cleaner for greasy/oily stains.
Shoe Polish Use approved spot cleaner for greasy/oily stains.
Soot Vacuum as mush up as possible.
Use approved spot cleaner.
Wine, Alcohol & Fruit Juice Dab with cold water.
Wood Glue Remove most of the glue, then dab remainder with warm water.

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