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Stain Tips

  • Cleaning Materials
    Rubbing Alcohol
    All Purpose Cleaner
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Wipe the stain with a damp sponge.  If any stain remains, apply all purpose cleaner with a damp sponge, work in a circular motion and rinse.  If the stain persists, saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol, blot the remaining stain and rinse.  For really tough stains, Soft Scrub could be used according to the directions on the container.

    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 rubbing alcohol and use a blotting motion to absorb the marker stain, changing the sponge as often as needed.  Apply upholstery/rub 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 rubbing alcohol to a cotton ball and blot.  If stain persists, apply rubbing 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 moistovernight.  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
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Sponge
    Cotton Balls
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser

    Wipe all stains with a  damp sponge.  If any stain remains, apply Soft Scrub with a  damp sponge, work in a circular motion and rinse.  If stain remains, saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol, blot the stain and rinse.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Bleach for Colored Clothing Clorox 2reg or Oxiclean Powder
    Laundry Detergent

    If stain is noticed before laundering, rinse with hot water.  Wash in hot water with laundry detergent for about 12 minutes (heavy soil cycle).  Soak in a solution of OxiClean or Clorox 2 according to the instructions on the container for one hour.  Repeat laundry cycle.  Repeat laundering should remove any residual stains.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Upholstery/Rug Shampoo
    Sponge
    Dampen a sponge with rubbing 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
    Sponge
    Cotton Balls
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Wipe all stains with a  damp sponge.  If any stain remains, apply Soft Scrub with a  damp sponge, work in a circular motion and rinse.  If stain remains, saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol, blot the stain and rinse.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Sponge
    Cotton Balls
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Wipe all stains with a  damp sponge.  If any stain remains, apply Soft Scrub with a  damp sponge, work in a circular motion and rinse.  If stain remains, saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol, blot the stain and rinse.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Rubbing Alcohol
    All Purpose Cleaner
    Marble Cleaner
    If using a marble cleaner, use per the directions on the container.   If any stain remains, apply all purpose cleaner with a damp sponge, work in a circular motion and rinse.  If the stain persists, saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol, blot the remaining stain and rinse.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Sponge
    Cotton Balls
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Wipe all stains with a  damp sponge.  If any stain remains, apply Soft Scrub with a  damp sponge, work in a circular motion and rinse.  If stain remains, saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol, blot the stain and rinse.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Sponge
    Cotton Balls
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Wipe all stains with a  damp sponge.  If any stain remains, apply Soft Scrub with a  damp sponge, work in a circular motion and rinse.  If stain remains, saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol, blot the stain and rinse.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Sponge
    Cotton Balls
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Wipe all stains with a  damp sponge.  If any stain remains, apply Soft Scrub with a  damp sponge, work in a circular motion and rinse.  If stain remains, saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol, blot the stain and rinse.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Sponge
    Cotton Balls
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Wipe all stains with a  damp sponge.  If any stain remains, apply Soft Scrub with a  damp sponge, work in a circular motion and rinse.  If stain remains, saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol, blot the stain and rinse.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Upholstery/Rug Shampoo
    Sponge
    Capture Spot and Stain Remover
    Dampen a sponge with rubbing 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 rubbing alcohol to a cotton ball and blot.  If stain persists, apply rubbing 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
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Whiteboard Cleaner Any Type
    All Purpose Cleaner
    Clorox Cleanup Spray Bottle

    Wipe all stains with a whiteboard cleaner according to the directions on the container.  If any stain remains, apply all purpose cleaner according to the directions on the container.  If the stain persists, saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol, blot the remaining stain and rinse.  Or, you may use Clorox Clean-Up (spray bottle) according to the directions on the container.  You may also try the following:  Use another color dry-erase marker over the stain and wipe off while ink is still wet.  Sometimes, using another color marker over the color, lifts the under color when erased.

    ADDITIONAL NOTES:  If whiteboard surface is porcelain, the dry-erase markers should erase easily.  If the whiteboard surface is laminated, use the suggestion provided.  NOT RECOMMENDED:  Soft Scrub or any abrasive cleaner.