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Rug Doctor's Unique Approach to Stain Removal
Rug Doctor takes a different approach to stain clean-up from all other products claiming "one solution does it all" effectiveness. At Rug Doctor we know one-solution cleaning is impossible, because different stains attach themselves in different ways to carpet fibres and require specific solutions for effective removal.
For sticky, oily stains, such as motor oil, use Spot Remover followed by a cleaning with a Rug Doctor machine using the Upholstery hand tool.
 
 

Removing Carpet Stains

Rug Doctor's line of specialised cleaning products helps you keep your carpets and upholstery spotless. Use the following stain guide to find the best solution for your specific stains.

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Type of Stain Stain or Spot Treatment Special Instructions
Beer
Stain Remover or Spot Remover
 
Blood
Spot Remover
 
Butter or Margarine
Spot Remover
Candle Wax
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.
Ketchup
Spot Remover
 
Chocolate
Spot Remover
Clay
Spot Remover
Cocktails
Spot Remover
Coffee
Stain Remover
Cough Syrup
Spot Remover
 Crayon
Spot Remover
Dirt/Mud/Grass

Spot Remover

 
Faeces (non-urine)
Spot Remover
 
Food Grease

Spot Remover  

 
Fruit Juice or Berries
Stain Remover
 
Gravy
Spot Remover
 
Ice Cream
Spot Remover  
 
Ink
Spot Remover
 
Jelly/Jam
Spot Remover
Lipstick
Spot Remover
 
Makeup
Spot Remover
 
Mildew
Odour Remover
Odour Remover destroys the mildew source. After treatment blot well and keep area dry. A follow-up cleaning should eliminate the stain.
Milk
Spot Remover
Motor Grease/Oil
Spot Remover
 
Mustard
Alternate with Spot Remover and full strength white vinegar
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

Old or dried spots may need to soak for an hour or two.
Permanent Marker
Spot Remover
 
Perspiration
Stain Remover
 
Salad Dressing
Spot Remover
 
Shoe Polish
Spot Remover
 
Soft Drinks
Spot Remover
Orange and raspberry cordials contain food colouring. These may permanently discolour carpet fibres.
Tea
Stain Remover
 
Tobacco
Spot Remover
 
Tomato Sauce
Spot Remover
Toothpaste
Spot Remover
Urine
Stain Remover
Act quickly! Urine is highly acidic and will bleach some carpets which cannot be corrected with stain removing products.
Vegetable Oil
Spot Remover
 
Vomit
Stain Remover or Spot Remover
Water Colors
Spot Remover
Wine
Stain Remover
 
If you need additional assistance, please contact our Consumer Support Specialists.
 
 
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