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Pre-test all spotting solutions in an inconspicuous area prior to
using on any stain or spot, these techniques are not
recommended for use on upholstery, please call THE MASTERS
for help with stained fabrics.
using on any stain or spot, these techniques are not
recommended for use on upholstery, please call THE MASTERS
for help with stained fabrics.
STAIN PROCEDURE
Alcoholic Beverage A
Asphalt B
Beer A
Berries A
Blood wet) COLD,A
Blood(dry) COLD,A-2
Butter A
Chewing Gum C,then B
Chocolate A-2
Coffee A-1**
Cosmetics A,B
Crayon B*
Deicer Vacuum,A
Drinks, Colored A*,P
Drinks, Hot A**
(non - caffeine etc)
Drinks (Cola , etc.) A
Excrement A
Food dyes A*,P
Furniture Polish A,B
Grease, Auto B
Grease, Food A
Ink, Ballpoint B,P
Ink, Permanent P
Ink, Washable A
Lipstick B
Milk A
Mustard A,P
Nail Polish Polish Remover-
Using Method B
Paint - Latex (wet) A
Paint - Latex (dry) B
Paint - Oil B,P
Rust P
Tea A-1**
Tomato Stuffs A
Toner, Copier wet P
Toner, Copier, dry Vacuum,A
Urine A-1
Vomit A,A-1
Wax P
Wine Club Soda
Alcoholic Beverage A
Asphalt B
Beer A
Berries A
Blood wet) COLD,A
Blood(dry) COLD,A-2
Butter A
Chewing Gum C,then B
Chocolate A-2
Coffee A-1**
Cosmetics A,B
Crayon B*
Deicer Vacuum,A
Drinks, Colored A*,P
Drinks, Hot A**
(non - caffeine etc)
Drinks (Cola , etc.) A
Excrement A
Food dyes A*,P
Furniture Polish A,B
Grease, Auto B
Grease, Food A
Ink, Ballpoint B,P
Ink, Permanent P
Ink, Washable A
Lipstick B
Milk A
Mustard A,P
Nail Polish Polish Remover-
Using Method B
Paint - Latex (wet) A
Paint - Latex (dry) B
Paint - Oil B,P
Rust P
Tea A-1**
Tomato Stuffs A
Toner, Copier wet P
Toner, Copier, dry Vacuum,A
Urine A-1
Vomit A,A-1
Wax P
Wine Club Soda
PROCEDURE A: 2 cups HOT
water with 1 tsp. Gentle
laundry detergent (using a
squirt bottle works best).
Mist & blot multiple times.
(Tide & Bold are too strong -
use Sunlight or Woolite if
possible). Final step is
always to absorb as much as
possible, finish with step 5
below
PROCEDURE A-1: Same as
above except a half and half
solution of vinegar and hot
water, this is best for
natural fibers (cotton).
PROCEDURE A-2: Same as
above except 2 Tablespoons of
household ammonia to 1 cup of
hot water, not on natural
fibers, use Procedure ‘A’ on
them.
PROCEDURE B: Paint thinner
applied with Q-tip. This can
damage fabric construction if
over applied. Provide adequate
ventilation! A professional
spotting agent would be a
better choice of product, but
this works.
PROCEDURE C: Freeze using
ice cubes then chip away after
thoroughly frozen.
P - Professional Service
Required!!(*) - Colors such
as those found in soft drinks,
Kool Aid, candle wax etc. Will
red dye most natural fabrics
and some synthetics.(**) -
Solution may need to be heated
hotter than the staining
product.
METHODS TO REMOVE SPOTS
1. Remove spots as they happen
why they are still “fresh”.
Fresh spots and stains are
easier to remove than old ones.
2. Remove as much solids as
you can use a spatula or the
like.
3. Absorb wet spills quickly
with paper towels and absorb
as much moisture as possible!
4. Always blot the fiber -
NEVER scrub or rub, this
causes fibers to fuzz &
results in permanent damage!!
5. Final step is ALWAYS to put
a stack of paper towels and
hold down with a weight such
as a book until dry (12-24
hours).
Follow the directions - they
actually work when followed
properly.
water with 1 tsp. Gentle
laundry detergent (using a
squirt bottle works best).
Mist & blot multiple times.
(Tide & Bold are too strong -
use Sunlight or Woolite if
possible). Final step is
always to absorb as much as
possible, finish with step 5
below
PROCEDURE A-1: Same as
above except a half and half
solution of vinegar and hot
water, this is best for
natural fibers (cotton).
PROCEDURE A-2: Same as
above except 2 Tablespoons of
household ammonia to 1 cup of
hot water, not on natural
fibers, use Procedure ‘A’ on
them.
PROCEDURE B: Paint thinner
applied with Q-tip. This can
damage fabric construction if
over applied. Provide adequate
ventilation! A professional
spotting agent would be a
better choice of product, but
this works.
PROCEDURE C: Freeze using
ice cubes then chip away after
thoroughly frozen.
P - Professional Service
Required!!(*) - Colors such
as those found in soft drinks,
Kool Aid, candle wax etc. Will
red dye most natural fabrics
and some synthetics.(**) -
Solution may need to be heated
hotter than the staining
product.
METHODS TO REMOVE SPOTS
1. Remove spots as they happen
why they are still “fresh”.
Fresh spots and stains are
easier to remove than old ones.
2. Remove as much solids as
you can use a spatula or the
like.
3. Absorb wet spills quickly
with paper towels and absorb
as much moisture as possible!
4. Always blot the fiber -
NEVER scrub or rub, this
causes fibers to fuzz &
results in permanent damage!!
5. Final step is ALWAYS to put
a stack of paper towels and
hold down with a weight such
as a book until dry (12-24
hours).
Follow the directions - they
actually work when followed
properly.
Good luck. If you’re unsure of what needs to be
done, don’t panic, just call The MASTERS and we’ll
spot it for you! This chart is complements of The
Masters.
We are not responsible for the results or possible problems caused by using the methods
outlined above.
done, don’t panic, just call The MASTERS and we’ll
spot it for you! This chart is complements of The
Masters.
We are not responsible for the results or possible problems caused by using the methods
outlined above.
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