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Cleaning Materials
Sponge
Stiff Bristle Brush
Vacuum Upholstery/Rug Shampoo
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. -
Cleaning Materials
Carpet Cleaner
Dawn or Joy Liquid Dish Soap
Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
Paper Towels
Sponge
Scrape off as much of the sticker as possible using a dull edge knife or metal spoon. Apply the carpet cleaning product using the manufacturer’s directions. Repeat if necessary. Or,scrape off as much of the sticker as possible using a dull edge knife or metal spoon. Wet the stained area with water. Apply a soapy mixture of liquid dish soap and water to the stain. Scrub over the area with a sponge or paper towels. Rinse with water. Allow to dry. Repeat the procedure as needed. -
Cleaning Materials
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
Oxiclean Carpet Cleaner
Spot Shot Carpet Stain Remover
Woolite Oxy Deep Carpet Cleaner
Use a paper towel to blot as much of the stain as possible. Use any of the cleaners, listed above, according to the directions on the container. Repeat as necessary. -
Cleaning Materials
Cotton Balls
Sponge
Spot Shot Carpet Stain Remover
Blot stain with a damp sponge, changing the sponge as it picks up stain. If any stain remains, apply alcohol to a cotton ball and blot. If stain persists, apply alcohol to a cotton ball and place on the stain with a weight on the cotton ball. Cover with a glass jar or equivalent to keep the cotton ball moist overnight. If stain is still noticeable, apply Spot Shot as recommended on the container.Special NoteDo not leave Spot Shot on for more than 8 hours. Check after 4 hours.