Dampen a sponge with water and liquid dish soap, blot up as much of the stain as possible. Turn the sponge as it absorbs the stain. Use a carpet cleaner per the manufacturer’s direction. Repeat as needed.
Work the stain from the outer edges toward the center, confining the stain.
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Capture Spot and Stain Remover
Rubbing Alcohol
Sponge
Upholstery/Rug Shampoo
Dampen a sponge with alcohol and use a blotting motion to absorb the washable watercolor stain, changing the sponge as often as needed. Apply upholstery/rug shampoo according to the directions on the container. If stain remains, use Capture spot and soil remover according to the directions on the container. -
Cleaning Materials
Capture Spot and Stain Remover
Rubbing Alcohol
Sponge
Upholstery/Rug Shampoo
Dampen a sponge with water and wipe stains from the outside to the center of the stain. If the stain remains, dampen a sponge with alcohol and use a blotting motion to absorb the stain, changing the sponge as often as needed. Apply upholstery/rug shampoo according to the directions on the container. If stain remains, use Capture spot and soil remover according to the directions on the container. -
Cleaning Materials
Oxiclean Carpet Cleaner
Paper Towels
Sponge
Spot Shot Carpet Stain Remover
Woolite Oxy Deep Carpet Cleaner
Remove as much of the stain as possible using paper towels to blot the stain. Use Woolite Oxy Deep carpet cleaner according to the directions on the container. Allow stain to stand and penetrate for 5 minutes. Blot area with a clean paper towel or sponge, being careful not to spread the stain. Vacuum when carpet is dry. If stain remains, repeat procedure. You may use any of the other carpet cleaners listed according to the direction on the containers. -
Cleaning Materials
Liquid Dish Soap
Scrub Brush
Garden Hose
Mix liquid dish soap with water to spray on the stained area. Use pressurized water from the hose to rinse. If stain persists, reapply soapy water and work the area with a scrub brush. Rinse. Repeat as needed.
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Cleaning Materials
Liquid Dish Soap
Scrub Brush
Garden Hose
Mix liquid dish soap with water to spray on the stained area. Use pressurized water from the hose to rinse. If stain persists, reapply soapy water and work the area with a scrub brush. Rinse. Repeat as needed.