Acne Medication

 

Extract or blot excess.


Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE to fibers only; be careful not to get the Hel-Gel into the carpet backing or delamination could occur.


Give 1 or 2 minutes dwell time.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If the medication has caused bleaching spot dying may be necessary.




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Adhesive 

 

Scrape off excess-- Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE or PIG Out.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


Repeat as necessary.



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Alcohol (beverages) 



Extract or blot excess.


Apply Spot-N-Boost and extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.



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Ale 



Extract or blot excess.


Apply Spot-N-Boost and extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.



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Asphalt 




Encircle the Spot with a barrier of Spot-N-Boost or any VacAway cleaning solution to keep from spreading during the next steps.


Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE, PIG Out or Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel-.


Repeat if necessary.



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Beer 




Extract or blot excess.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost and extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.



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Beets 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Berries 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Betadine 




Extract or blot excess.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate-- Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Red Vanish or Problem-B-Gone according to directions. 



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Blood  




Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot.


If stain remains apply Rust Assassin.


Agitate.


Extract.



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Booze 




Extract or blot excess.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost and extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.



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Butter 




Extract or blot excess.


Apply Spot-N-Boost, PIG Out or Hel-Gel ORANGE.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.



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Candle Wax 




Scrape off excess-- Cover with a white terry cloth towel or absorbent paper grocery bag (use side without writing or logo).


Place an iron, low to med setting, on top of the absorbent material to melt the wax into the material (Never use this procedure on wool and use low heat to prevent melting the fibers on olefin).


Apply PIG Out, or Hel-Gel ORANGE.


Agitate---Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If a tinge of color remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Candy 




Scrape excess candy off-- Apply  Hel-Gel ORANGE, Pig OUT or Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Carbon 




Try NOT to get these materials wet until you VACUUM extremely well.


  Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Catchup 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.




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Chalk 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Cheese 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Chewing Gum 




To allow product penetration, cut criss crosses into gum deposit or punch holes in it with an awl, nail, etc..


Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE to all sides of the gum making sure it gets into all areas where gum is in contact with the fibers.


Allow  1 - 5 minutes dwell time.


Scrape with blunt object to remove gum.


Repeat as necessary until excess is removed.


Apply PIG Out or Spot-N-Boost to remove any residual gum .


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.



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Chocolate 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.




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Clay (Red) 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Coffee 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Colas 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Colored Stains 




Use Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions on product labels.


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Cooking Oils 




Extract or blot excess.


Apply Spot-N-Boost, PIG Out or Hel-Gel ORANGE.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.



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Copier Toner 




Try NOT to get these materials wet until you VACUUM extremely well.


  Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Correction fluid 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Cosmetics 




Extract or blot excess.


Apply  PIG Out, Spot-N-Boost, or Hel-Gel ORANGE.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If a tinge of color remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish and cover with plastic to allow slow drying.



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Cough Syrup 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Crayon 




Scrape loose crayon off-- Apply  Hel-Gel ORANGE, PIG Out or Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Creosote 




Encircle the Spot with a barrier of Spot-N-Boost or any VacAway cleaning solution to keep from spreading during the next steps.


Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE, PIG Out or Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


Repeat if necessary.



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Curry 




Extract or blot excess.


Apply Problem-B-Gone  according to directions and never use heat as an accelerant-- Cover with plastic and allow several hours dwell time.


Repeat with Problem-B-Gone as necessary.



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Driveway Sealer 




Encircle the Spot with a barrier of Spot-N-Boost or any VacAway cleaning solution to keep from spreading during the next steps.


Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE, PIG Out or Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel-.


Repeat if necessary.



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Drywall 




Scrape and vacuum excess.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.



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Eggs 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Fats 




Extract or blot excess.


Apply Spot-N-Boost, PIG Out or Hel-Gel ORANGE.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.



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Feces 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Fertilizer 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Filtration Lines  




Dry vacuum very thoroughly.


Apply Spot-N-Boost

Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


Repeat as necessary.


NOTE:  These are the black or darkened areas along the baseboard, under closed doors, around furnace vents, along the sides of staircases, etc. This is caused by air movement where extremely fine soil is deposited on the fibers as the air moves under walls, closed doors, etc.  The polluted air can be from a number of sources including candles, cigarette/cigar smoke, kerosene heaters, etc.



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Fingerprint Dust 




Try NOT to get these materials wet until you VACUUM extremely well.


  Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Food Coloring 




Use Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions on product labels.


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Food Dye Stains 




Use Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions on product labels.


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Furniture Polish 




Extract or blot excess.


Apply PIG Out followed by Spot-N-Boost.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If a tinge of color remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish and cover with plastic to allow slow drying. 



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Furniture Stains 




Apply PIG Out or Spot-N-Boost.

Agitate and blot dry with a clean white towel.

If stain remains, apply Problem-B-Gone and cover with plastic to retard drying time.  Process could take up to 12 hours to remove the stain.

For difficult stains, repeat as necessary with fresh solution of Problem-B-Gone.



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Gelatin 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Glass - Window Cleaners 




Apply Spot-N-Boost.

Agitate.

Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.

If stain remains, apply Problem-B-Gone and cover with plastic to retard drying time.  Process could take up to 12 hours to remove the stain.   Irreversible bleaching can occur with some window cleaners, especially in sunlight.



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Glue  




Scrape off excess-- Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE or PIG Out.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


Repeat as necessary.



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Graphite 




Try NOT to get these materials wet until you VACUUM extremely well.


  Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.

Grass 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Gravy 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Gum (chewing) 




To allow product penetration, cut criss crosses into gum deposit or punch holes in it with an awl, nail, etc..


Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE to all sides of the gum making sure it gets into all areas where gum is in contact with the fibers.


Allow  1 - 5 minutes dwell time.


Scrape with blunt object to remove gum.


Repeat as necessary until excess is removed.


Apply PIG Out or Spot-N-Boost to remove any residual gum .


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.



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Hair Dye 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Hand Crème 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Highlight Markers 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Honey 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Ice Cream 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Ink 




Absorb as much of the ink as possible with dry white paper towels.


Encircle the spot with a barrier of Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish to keep it from spreading during the next steps.


Apply PIG Out, Spot-N-Boost, or Hel-Gel ORANGE.


Blot from the outside of the spot toward center.


Repeat as necessary.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel..


If a tinge of ink remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish and cover with plastic to allow slow drying.



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Insecticides 




NOTE: Many insecticides permanently stain, bleach, or discolor carpet fibers with no chance of restoring the carpet to the original color without spot dyeing.  When attempting to correct without spot dying apply Spot-N-Boost.

Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Red Vanish or Problem-B-Gone according to directions.



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Iodine 




Extract or blot excess.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.

Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Red Vanish or Problem-B-Gone according to directions. 



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Jam 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Jelly 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Juice stains 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Ketchup 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Kool Aid 




Use Red Vanish or Problem-B-Gone according to directions on product labels.


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Lacquer 




If wet, Extract or blot excess.


Apply PIG Out, or Hel-Gel ORANGE.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Lipstick 




Extract or blot excess.


Apply  PIG Out, Spot-N-Boost, or Hel-Gel ORANGE.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If a tinge of color remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish and cover with plastic to allow slow drying.



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Magic Marker 




Extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost, PIG Out or Hel-Gel ORANGE.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Makeup 




Extract or blot excess.


Apply  PIG Out, Spot-N-Boost, or Hel-Gel ORANGE.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If a tinge of color remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish and cover with plastic to allow slow drying.



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Margarine 




Extract or blot excess.


Apply Spot-N-Boost, PIG Out or Hel-Gel ORANGE.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.



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Mascara 




Extract or blot excess.


Apply  PIG Out, Spot-N-Boost, or Hel-Gel ORANGE.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If a tinge of color remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish and cover with plastic to allow slow drying.



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Medicine (most) 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Merthiolate 




Extract or blot excess.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.

Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Red Vanish or Problem-B-Gone according to directions. 



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Mildew 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Milk 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Mold 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Mustard 




Extract or blot excess.


Apply Problem-B-Gone  according to directions and never use heat as an accelerant-- Cover with plastic and allow several hours dwell time.


Repeat with Problem-B-Gone as necessary--   NOTE: Because it contains a disperse dye, mustard can very difficult to remove.  



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Nail Polish 




If wet, Extract or blot excess.


Apply PIG Out or Hel-Gel ORANGE.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Paint 




If wet, Extract or blot excess.


Apply PIG Out or Hel-Gel ORANGE.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


Repeat as necessary



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Paraffin 




Scrape off excess-- Cover with a white terry cloth towel or absorbent paper grocery bag (use side without writing or logo).


Place an iron, low to med setting, on top of the absorbent material to melt the wax into the material (Never use this procedure on wool and use low heat to prevent melting the fibers on olefin).


Apply PIG Out, or Hel-Gel ORANGE.


Agitate.

Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If a tinge of color remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Parking Lot Sealer 




Encircle the Spot with a barrier of Spot-N-Boost or any VacAway cleaning solution to keep from spreading during the next steps.


Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE, PIG Out or Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel-.


Repeat if necessary.



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Peanut butter 




Scrape or extract excess.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.



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Pee 




Procedure for stains only NOT odor:  Extract or blot excess.


Apply Urine Eraser or Problem-B-Gone and give plenty of dwell time.


Stains will usually disappear as carpet dries.


Repeat if necessary.



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Perfume 




Extract or blot excess.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.



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Plant Food 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Plaster 




Scrape and vacuum excess.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.



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Plumbers Putty 




Extract or blot excess.


Apply  PIG Out, Spot-N-Boost, or Hel-Gel ORANGE.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If a tinge of color remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish and cover with plastic to allow slow drying.



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Pollution Stains 




Dry vacuum very thoroughly.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.

Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


Repeat as necessary.


NOTE:  These are the black or darkened areas along the baseboard, under closed doors, around furnace vents, along the sides of staircases, etc. This is caused by air movement where extremely fine soil is deposited on the fibers as the air moves under walls, closed doors, etc.  The polluted air can be from a number of sources including candles, cigarette/cigar smoke, kerosene heaters, etc.



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Pop 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Potting Soil 




Dry vacuum until all loose soil is removed.


 Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Pumpkin 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Red Clay 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Red stains from foods & drinks (Red dye #40) 




Use Red Vanish or Problem-B-Gone according to directions on product labels.


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Rubber Cement  




Scrape off excess-- Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE or PIG Out.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


Repeat as necessary.



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Rust 




Apply Rust Assassin (while carpet is still dry if possible).

Agitate.

Extract or neutralize with an alkaline cleaner and blot dry with a clean white towel.

A great non-acidic spotter for rust is Spot-N-Boost.


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Sauces 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Sealer Driveway 




Encircle the Spot with a barrier of Spot-N-Boost or any VacAway cleaning solution to keep from spreading during the next steps.


Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE, PIG Out or Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel-.


Repeat if necessary.



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Shellac 




If wet, Extract or blot excess.


Apply PIG Out or Hel-Gel ORANGE.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Shoe Polish 




Extract or blot excess.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost, PIG Out, or Hel-Gel ORANGE.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If a tinge of color remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish and cover with plastic to allow slow drying.



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Soda Pop 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Soft Drinks 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Soil Filtration Lines  




Dry vacuum very thoroughly.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.

Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


Repeat as necessary.


NOTE:  These are the black or darkened areas along the baseboard, under closed doors, around furnace vents, along the sides of staircases, etc. This is caused by air movement where extremely fine soil is deposited on the fibers as the air moves under walls, closed doors, etc.  The polluted air can be from a number of sources including candles, cigarette/cigar smoke, kerosene heaters, etc.



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Soot 




Try NOT to get these materials wet until you VACUUM extremely well.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Spackling 




Scrape and vacuum excess.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.



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Starch 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Sugar 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Syrups 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Tannin stains 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Tar 




Encircle the Spot with a barrier of Spot-N-Boost or any VacAway cleaning solution to keep from spreading during the next steps.


Apply Hel-Gel ORANGE, PIG Out or Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel-.


Repeat if necessary.



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Tea 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Tobacco stains 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Toilet bowl cleaner 




Extract or blot excess.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.



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Toner (copier) 




Try NOT to get these materials wet until you VACUUM extremely well.


  Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Urine 




Procedure for stains only NOT odor:  Extract or blot excess.


Apply Urine Eraser or Problem-B-Gone and give plenty of dwell time.


Stains will usually disappear as carpet dries.


Repeat if necessary.



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Varnish 




If wet, Extract or blot excess.


Apply PIG Out or Hel-Gel ORANGE.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Vomit 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Water Colors 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply  Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Wax (Candle / Paraffin) 




Scrape off excess-- Cover with a white terry cloth towel or absorbent paper grocery bag (use side without writing or logo).


Place an iron, low to med setting, on top of the absorbent material to melt the wax into the material (Never use this procedure on wool and use low heat to prevent melting the fibers on olefin).


Apply PIG Out, or Hel-Gel ORANGE.


Agitate.

Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If a tinge of color remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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Window Cleaners 




Apply Spot-N-Boost.

Agitate.

Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains, apply Problem-B-Gone and cover with plastic to retard drying time.  Process could take up to 12 hours to remove the stain.   Irreversible bleaching can occur with some window cleaners, especially in sunlight.



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Wine 




Scrape, extract or blot excess as necessary.


Apply Spot-N-Boost.


Agitate.


Extract or blot dry with a clean white absorbent towel.


If stain remains apply Problem-B-Gone or Red Vanish according to directions.



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