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Some items to have available to remove spots
- White paper towels or white terry towels.
- Hand dish washing detergent that doesn't contain lanolin or bleach (such as Dawn® and Joy®). To make a detergent solution, mix 1/4 teaspoon of the detergent with 1 qt. of water.
- Spray bottle for applying detergents and special solutions.
- Household ammonia solution of 1 tablespoon of clear household ammonia per 1/2 cup of water.
- Isopropyl rubbing alcohol.
- 3% hydrogen peroxide.
- White vinegar solution made up of 1/3 cup of white vinegar, 2/3 cup of water.
- Spoon and dull knife.
- Brick and brick paver.
Dawn® and Joy® are registered trademarks of Procter and Gamble.
Stains that can not be removed
Acid toilet bowl cleaners, acne medication, alkaline drain cleaners, chlorinated bleaches, hair dyes, iodine, insecticides, mustard with tumeric, plant fertilizers and stains of this nature cannot be removed because they permanently alter the carpet's color. Call a professional. Typically, professionals address these types of stains by replacing the stained area. If you do not have extra carpet on hand, they might cut a piece from a closet, or some other inconspicuous area and insert it into the area where the spot was cut out.
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