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Washable Paint on Carpet

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.

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    Allow paint to dry completely. Vacuum on highest power setting. If any stain remains, brush the area with a stiff-bristled brush to loosen trapped particles, then vacuum again. Remove any remaining color with a wet sponge or upholstery/rug shampoo according to the directions on the container.

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    Paper Towels
    Resolve Carpet Cleaner
    Soft Cloth
    Sponge
    Spot Shot Carpet Stain Remover
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    1. Blot the stain with a dry paper towel until no more color can be removed.

    2. Use Resolve Carpet Cleaner, Spot Shot Carpet Cleaner or Woolite® Oxy Deep Carpet Cleaner according to the directions on the container.

    3. Blot the area with a paper towel, sponge or soft colorfast cloth. Continue blotting until the stain is removed. Be careful not to spread the stain.

    4. Vacuum the area when dry.

    5. If the stain remains, repeat steps 2-4.

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    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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    Oxiclean Carpet Cleaner
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    Woolite Spot

    Using a blotting motion, remove as much of the stain as possible with a dry paper towel. Apply any of the above carpet cleaning products according to directions on packaging. Repeat as necessary until stain is removed. SPECIAL PRECAUTION: Do not leave Spot Shot on carpet for more than 8 hours. Check after 4 hours.