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Stain Tips

  • Cleaning Materials
    Windexreg
    Water
    Soft Cloth
    Paper Towels
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Use water, Windex window cleaner, Formula 409 cleaner, or liquid dish soap to wash the surface. After washing, the surface should be wiped with a dry paper towel to remove residue.

    FOR STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES - Use any stainless steel cleaning product per the manufacturer’s direction. Repeat as needed.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Upholstery/Rug Shampoo
    Sponge
    Capture Spot and Stain Remover
    Dampen a sponge with alcohol and use a blotting motion to absorb the marker 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
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Spot Shot Carpet Stain Remover
    Sponge
    Cotton Balls
    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 NOTE: Do not leave Spot Shot on for more than 8 hours. Check after 4 hours.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Glass Cleaner Any Brand
    All Purpose Cleaner
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Use water, glass cleaner, all purpose cleaner or liquid dish soap to wash the surface. After washing, the surface should be wiped with a dry paper towel to remove residue.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Bleach for Colored Clothing Clorox 2reg or Oxiclean Powder
    Laundry Detergent
    1. Before laundering, rinse the stain from fabric with hot water until no more color can be removed.

    2. Wash in hot water with laundry detergent for about 12 minutes (heavy soil cycle). Do not put the garment in the dryer.

    3. Soak in a solution of Oxi Clean or Clorox 2® according to the instructions on the container for one hour. Let the garment air dry.

    4. Repeat laundering should remove any residual stains. Do not heat-dry between washings.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Upholstery/Rug Shampoo
    Sponge
    Capture Spot and Stain Remover
    Dampen a sponge with alcohol and use a blotting motion to absorb the marker 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
    Water
    Soft Cloth
    Soft Scrub Bleach Nonabrasive Cleanser

    Apply Soft Scrub with bleach to a soft cloth and wipe the stain. After stain is removed, wipe the surface with a damp cloth to remove any residue.

    Special Note:
    The stain may not be removable from flat paint with the above products. You may need to lightly sand the stained area to remove all color and then repaint.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Glass Cleaner Any Brand
    All Purpose Cleaner
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Use water, glass cleaner, all purpose cleaner or liquid dish soap to wash the surface. After washing, the surface should be wiped with a dry paper towel to remove residue.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Water
    Soft Cloth
    Soft Scrub Bleach Nonabrasive Cleanser

    Apply Soft Scrub with bleach to a soft cloth and wipe the stain. After stain is removed, wipe the surface with a damp cloth to remove any residue.

    Special Note:
    The stain may not be removable from flat paint with the above products. You may need to lightly sand the stained area to remove all color and then repaint.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Glass Cleaner Any Brand
    All Purpose Cleaner
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Use water, glass cleaner, all purpose cleaner or liquid dish soap to wash the surface. After washing, the surface should be wiped with a dry paper towel to remove residue.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Glass Cleaner Any Brand
    All Purpose Cleaner
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Use water, glass cleaner, all purpose cleaner or liquid dish soap to wash the surface. After washing, the surface should be wiped with a dry paper towel to remove residue.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Glass Cleaner Any Brand
    All Purpose Cleaner
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Use water, glass cleaner, all purpose cleaner or liquid dish soap to wash the surface. After washing, the surface should be wiped with a dry paper towel to remove residue.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Water
    Soft Cloth
    Soft Scrub Bleach Nonabrasive Cleanser

    Apply Soft Scrub with bleach to a soft cloth and wipe the stain. After stain is removed, wipe the surface with a damp cloth to remove any residue.

    Special Notes:
    • The stain may not be removable from flat paint with the above products. You may need to lightly sand the stained area to remove all color and then repaint.
    • Use very fine sandpaper on untreated wood, sand gently until color is gone.
    • On grout use Soft Scrub with bleach to clean the stain.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Water
    Soft Cloth
    Soft Scrub Bleach Nonabrasive Cleanser
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Mix water and liquid dish soap and wash the area. Or, apply Soft Scrub with bleach to a soft cloth and wipe the stain. After stain is removed, wipe the surface with a damp cloth to remove any residue.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Glass Cleaner Any Brand
    All Purpose Cleaner
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Use water, glass cleaner, all purpose cleaner or liquid dish soap to wash the surface. After washing, the surface should be wiped with a dry paper towel to remove residue.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Upholstery/Rug Shampoo
    Sponge
    Capture Spot and Stain Remover
    Dampen a sponge with alcohol and use a blotting motion to absorb the marker 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
    All Purpose Cleaner
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Mix liquid dish soap with water and wipe stain. Using dry paper towels, remove any chalk-like residue. Or, you may use all purpose cleaner to remove the stain.