BLOOD:

1. Apply cool detergent solution, blot.
2. Apply cool ammonia solution, blot.
3. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
4. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
5. If stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution.
6. Bleaching with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide may be necessary.

BUTTER AND MARGARINE:

1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
2. Apply detergent solution, blot until dry.
3. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
4. Rinse with water, blot until dry.

CANDLE WAX:

1. Scrape away as much wax as possible with spatula or dull knife.
2. Apply dry cleaning solvent.
3. Apply POG, blot
4. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.

KETCHUP & TOMATO SAUCE:

1. Apply cool detergent solution, blot.
2. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
3. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
4. If stain remains, bleach with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate.
5. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot dry.

CHOCOLATE:

1. Scrape away as much as possible with spatula or dull knife.
2. Apply cool detergent solution, blot.
3. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
4. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
5. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
6. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot dry.

COFFEE:

1. Apply detergent solution, blotting frequently.
2. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
3. Cover with dry towels until dry.

CRAYON:

1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
2. Apply POG, blot.
3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
4. Apply detergent solution, blot
5. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot dry.

FOOD COLORING:

1. Apply detergent solution, blotting frequently. A dried stain of food coloring will most likely spread when wet. Repeat until color is no longer transferred to towel.
2. Apply ammonia solution, blot
3. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot dry.

FURNITURE STAIN:

1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
2. Apply POG, blot.
3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
4. Apply detergent solution, blot.
5. Rinse with water, blot until dry.

GRASS:

1. Apply amyl acetate if available to remove chlorophyll, blot.
2. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
3. Rinse with water, blot.
4. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
5. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
6. Rinse with water, blot until dry.

INK(Ballpoint):

1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
2. Apply POG, blot.

INK (India):

1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
2. Apply POG, blot.
3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
4. Apply detergent solution, blot.
5. Apply ammonia solution, blot..
6. Rinse with water, blot until dry

JAM & JELLY:

1. Apply detergent solution, blot
2. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
3. Rinse with water, blot.
4. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
5. Rinse with water, blot until dry

LIPSTICK:

1. Scrape off excess with spatula or dull knife.
2. Apply POG, blot making sure not to reapply stain into fabric.
3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
4. Apply detergent, blot.
5. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
6. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
7. Rinse with water, blot until dry.
8. Try to avoid wet cleaning on wool.
9. Use POG and dry-cleaning solvents as long as possible.

MILDEW:

1. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
2. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
3. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot.
4. Apply solution of oxidizing bleach (chlorine or perborate) Do not use chlorine bleach on wool or silk.
5. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.

MUD:

1. Brush or scrape away as much excess mud as possible.
2. Apply detergent solution, blot.
3. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
4. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
5. If stain remains, apply POG and dry-cleaning solvent alternately, blot until dry.

MUSTARD:

1. Apply detergent solution, blot.
2. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
3. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
4. If stain remains, rust remover (Oxalic acid solution) or bleaching may be necessary.

NAIL POLISH:

1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
2. Apply amyl acetate if available or nail polish remover -PRETEST INCONSPICUOUS AREA FIRST.
3. If stain remains, apply detergent solution, blot until dry.
4. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
5. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
6. Rinse with water, blot until dry.

PAINT (Oil based):

1. Apply detergent solution, blot.
2. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
3. Rinse with water, blot until dry.
4. Apply POG, blot.
5. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.

PAINT (Water based):

1. Check label on paint or specific thinner or solvent OR
2. Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
3. Apply POG, blot
4. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot
5. Alternate steps 2 and 3 until stain is removed. If stain persists, weight down the stain with towels dampened with dry-cleaning for several hours to loosen, blot with solvent.
6. Apply several drops of detergent solution and work into the stain, blot.
7. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
8. Rinse thoroughly with warm water, blot until dry.

SHOE POLISH:

1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
2. Apply POG, blot
3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot
4. Apply detergent solution, blot.
5. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
6. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.

URINE:

1. Blot as much as possible if still wet.
2. Apply detergent solution, blot.
3. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
4. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
5. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.

VOMIT:

1. Blot as much as possible.
2. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
3. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
4. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
5. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.

WINE:

1. Apply detergent solution, blot.
2. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
3. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
4. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.

Spotting Solutions

AMMONIA SOLUTION

BLEACH

DETERGENT SOLUTION

DRY-CLEANING SOLVENT

POG