Stain / Blot Removal
Always remember, never to rub the stains, always blot them. Try to remove the moisture from the spills as soon as possible.
Use a solution* of 1 teaspoon liquid dish detergent, 1 quart of warm water, and 1/4 teaspoon of white vinegar to remove stains of alcohol, soft drinks, coffee/ tea, tomato sauce/ ketchup, paints. Apply the solution to the stains, rinse and then blot dry.
To remove gum and melted wax, first try and peel off what you can. Then harden it with ice cubes put in a plastic bag and then scrape off the gum/wax with a spoon or a dull knife.
Neutralize odors from urine feces, and vomit accidents and remove stains by applying detergent solution or a citrus-oxygen cleaner. Rinse and then blot with white towel or clean sponge. Repeat the treatment for stains if the rug looks discolored.
Sprinkle borax on the rug to remove any insect infestation. It naturally coats and degrades the exoskeletons of insects and destroys larvae and eggs. Wait for approximately 20 minutes after sprinkling borax, and then vacuum. Make sure that your kids or pets are not near the rug, as borax is mildly toxic if inhaled.
