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Stain Remover Guide - V - X

 Vaseline | Wax (paste) | Wine

 

V

Vaseline - Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery 1. Sponge with a small amount of dry-cleaning solvent. Blot. (Use small amounts to prevent any possible damage to sizings, backings, or stuffing materials. Do not use gasoline, lighter fluid or carbon tetrachloride). 2. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with a cup of luke-warm water. Blot. 3. Sponge with clean water. Blot.

W

Wax (paste) - Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery 1. Sponge a small amount of dry-cleaning solvent. Blot. (Use small amounts to prevent any possible damage to sizings, backings, or stuffing materials. Do not use gasoline, lighter fluid or carbon tetrachloride). 2. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with a cup of luke-warm water. Blot. 3. Sponge with clean water. Blot. Wine - Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery 1. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with a cup of luke-warm water. Blot. 2. Mix one-third cup of white household vinegar with two-thirds cup of water. Blot. 3. Repeat step one. 4. Sponge with clean water. Blot.

 

Stain Guide

A-D | E-G | H-I | J-L | M-O | P-R | S-U | V-X | Y-Z

author:

Anne Field, Extension Specialist, with credit to MSU Extension

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