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Stain Tips

  • Cleaning Materials
    Rubbing Alcohol
    All Purpose Cleaner
    Sponge
    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 using 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 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
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Sponge
    Cotton Ball
    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 alcohol and blot the stain and rinse.
  • 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. Machine wash in hot water with laundry detergent for about 12 minutes (heavy soil cycle). Do not use prewash or chlorine bleach. 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.

    Ink that has soaked through multiple layers of fabric (like quilts or comforters), or left on the fabric for longer periods before washing, may require additional cleaning and supplies.

    Optional cleaning materials you may need:
    • Amodex® Spot Remover
    • Amodex® Stain Swipe Wipes

    We suggest:

    1. First, test Amodex Spot Remover on an inside seam or hidden area.

    2. Apply Amodex Spot Remover to the stain and allow it to sit for about 10 minutes.

    3. Gently scrub the area using the Amodex Stain Swipe Wipe or a soft brush.

    4. Rinse with water, and repeat as needed to remove as much ink as possible.

    5. Lastly, machine wash according to the instructions above or hand wash the fabric using laundry detergent.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Upholstery/Rug Shampoo
    Sponge
    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
    Sponge
    Cotton Ball
    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 alcohol and blot the stain and rinse.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Sponge
    Cotton Ball
    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 alcohol and 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 using an all purpose cleaner, 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.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Sponge
    Cotton Ball
    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 alcohol and blot the stain and rinse.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Sponge
    Cotton Ball
    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 alcohol and blot the stain and rinse.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Sponge
    Cotton Ball
    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 alcohol and 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 alcohol, blot the stain and rinse.
  • 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 NoteDo 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 Cleaner (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 erase. 

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