TREATING SPILLS, SPOTS, AND
STAINS ON ORIENTAL RUGS
- Attend to accidents promptly.
- Blot or scoop area with an absorbent [white] cotton towel, paper towel or spoon and remove as much as possible.
- Test a small inconspicuous area first.
- Use cool water; warm water when directed; never hot water.
- Use the least amount of liquid, don't saturate; place a towel on reverse side.
- Blot, don't rub back and forth; no brushing or scrubbing.
- Work from outside edges of spot inward to the center.
- See recommended solutions and how to use them in moderation.
Remember this is not a substitute for professional Oriental Rug Cleaning.
For more rug maintenance and care tips click on Oriental Rug Care Guide.
How to Treat, Reduce or Remove Common Spills, Stains and Spots
Use the following materials in the order as listed:
- Adhesive
nail polish remover, rinse warm water - Beer
dishwashing liquid, vinegar - Blood
cool water & blot, detergent, ammonia, detergent, rust remover, hydrogen peroxide
- Candle wax
freeze with ice, crack & remove pieces, hot iron w/absorbent towel to remove residue - Catsup
detergent, ammonia, detergent, hydrogen peroxide - Chewing gum
freeze with ice, crack & remove pieces - Chocolate
detergent, ammonia, vinegar, detergent - Coffee
detergent, ammonia, vinegar, detergent - Crayon
repeat [oil remover, alcohol], dishwashing liquid - Egg
dishwashing liquid, ammonia, repeat [cool water rinse], detergent - Fruit jelly
dishwashing liquid, vinegar, detergent - Furniture dye
alcohol, oil remover, alcohol, dishwashing liquid - Glue-water base
water rinse, detergent - Gravy
dishwashing liquid, ammonia, vinegar, detergent - Grease
repeat [oil remover], dishwashing liquid, ammonia, vinegar