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Do you have stubborn spots or stains that needs removing? The handy Rug Doctor Stain Removal Chart below has many helpful tips. Remember - It's always best to clean up spills quickly. The longer a stain sets, the more difficult it is to remove, and the greater the chances that it will become permanent.
If you need additional stain removal assistance, or have questions, call our Consumer Support Specialists at 1.800.RUGDOCTOR (784.3628) 7 days per week from 7am-11pm(CST).
 
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Stain Removal Tips from Rug Doctor
Odor Remover is a highly effective solution in eliminating nearly any type of odor. Its enzymatic action also makes it an effective stain remover.
Generally, most spots are easily and quickly removed using Spot or Pet Stain Removers.
For particularly old or set-in stains, Odor Remover may be used as an alternative choice. For effective removal of stains and odors, let the Odor Remover solution stand on the stain for several hours.
Type of Stain Fresh Stain or Spot Old Set in Stain

Special Instructions and Carpet Concerns
Beer Spot or Pet Stain Remover Spot or Pet Stain Remover  
Bile - yellow/green vomit Spot Remover Spot Remover  
Blood Spot Remover Spot or Odor Remover  
Butter or Margarine Spot Remover Spot or Odor Remover  
Candle Wax Spot Remover Spot Remover Scrape off as much wax as possible with a spatula or spoon. If wax is deeply embedded, cover with a white cloth and apply iron on low setting to cloth. Wax will transfer to cloth. Any remaining residue can be removed using Spot Remover.
Carbon-black Spot Remover Spot Remover Vacuum area as thoroughly as possible prior to application.
Catsup Spot Remover Spot Remover  
Chocolate Spot Remover Spot Remover  
Clay Spot Remover Spot Remover  
Cocktails - fruity Pet Stain Remover Pet Stain Remover  
                 - other Spot Remover Spot Remover  
Coffee Pet Stain Remover Pet Stain or Odor Remover  
Cough Syrup Spot Remover Spot Remover  
Dirt/Mud/Grass Spot Remover Spot or Odor Remover  
Feces (non-urine) Spot Remover Spot or Odor Remover  
Odor Remover is a highly effective solution in eliminating nearly any type of odor. Its enzymatic action also makes it an effective stain remover.
Generally, most spots are easily and quickly removed using Spot or Pet Stain Removers.
For particularly old or set-in stains, Odor Remover may be used as an alternative choice. For effective removal of stains and odors, let the Odor Remover solution stand on the stain for several hours.
Food Coloring Spot Remover Spot Remover  
Food Grease Spot Remover Spot or Odor Remover  
Fruit Juice Pet Stain Remover Pet Stain Remover Some red dyes in food and juices are difficult to remove.
Gravy Spot Remover Spot or Odor Remover  
Ice Cream Spot Remover Spot or Odor Remover  
Ink Spot Remover or Hi-Traffic Pre-treatment Cleaner Spot Remover or Hi-Traffic Pre-treatment Cleaner Use Hi-Traffic Pre-treatment Cleaner only prior to machine cleaning to remove all product residue.
Jelly/Jam Pet Stain Remover Pet Stain Remover  
Lipstick Spot Remover Spot Remover  
Makeup Spot Remover Spot Remover  
Mildew Odor Remover Odor Remover Odor Remover destroys the mildew source. After treatment blot well and keep area dry. A follow-up cleaning should eliminate the stain.
Milk Spot Remover Spot Remover  
Motor Grease/Oil Spot Remover or Hi-Traffic Pre-treatment Cleaner Spot Remover or Hi-Traffic Pre-treatment Cleaner Use Hi-Traffic Pre-treatment Cleaner only prior to machine cleaning to remove all product residue.
Mustard Spot Remover & White Vinegar Full Strength Spot Remover & White Vinegar Full Strength A near permanent stain. Use Spot Remover followed by vinegar. Yellow dye stains from mustard may not be removable depending on your carpet or fabric type.
Paint (water-based) Spot Remover Spot Remover Old or dried spots may need to soak for an hour or two.
Odor Remover is a highly effective solution in eliminating nearly any type of odor. Its enzymatic action also makes it an effective stain remover.
Generally, most spots are easily and quickly removed using Spot or Pet Stain Removers.
For particularly old or set-in stains, Odor Remover may be used as an alternative choice. For effective removal of stains and odors, let the Odor Remover solution stand on the stain for several hours.
Salad Dressing Spot Remover Spot or Odor Remover  
Shoe Polish Spot Remover or Hi-Traffic Pre-treatment Cleaner Spot Remover or Hi-Traffic Pre-treatment Cleaner Use Hi-Traffic Pre-treatment Cleaner only prior to machine cleaning to remove all product residue.
Soft Drinks Spot Remover Spot Remover  
Tar Hi-Traffic Pre-treatment Cleaner Hi-Traffic Pre-treatment Cleaner Use Hi-Traffic Pre-treatment Cleaner only prior to machine cleaning to remove all product residue.
Tea Pet Stain Remover Pet Stain or Odor Remover  
Tobacco Hi-Traffic Pre-treatment Cleaner Hi-Traffic Pre-treatment Cleaner Use Hi-Traffic Pre-treatment Cleaner only prior to machine cleaning to remove all product residue.
Tomato Sauce Spot Remover Spot or Odor Remover  
Toothpaste Spot Remover Spot Remover  
Urine Pet Stain Remover Pet Stain or Odor Remover Act quickly! Urine is highly acidic and will bleach some carpets which cannot be corrected with stain removing products.
Vegetable Oil Spot Remover Spot or Odor Remover  
Vomit Pet Stain Remover Pet Stain or Odor Remover  
Water Colors Spot Remover Spot Remover  
Wine Pet Stain Remover Pet Stain Remover  

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