Alcoholic Beverages......................................D/W
A=Ammonia,
one tablespoon per cup of water.
Asphalt.......................................................S, Pro
Always use before any detergent solution is
Beer...............................................................D/W
employed.
Berries...........................................................D/W
Blood, wet......................................................D/W
D/W=Detergent, one teaspoon dishwashing
Blood,
dry...........................................................A
detergent in a quart of water, always
Butter.............................................................D/W
followed up with plain water to remove
Chewing Gum.................................. ..................F
residual detergent.
Chocolate...........................................................A
Coffee..........................................................V,Pro
S=Solvent; a nonflammable degreaser
Cola drinks.....................................................D/W
such as Energine, Carbona, or K2R.
Cosmetics......................................................D/W
Crayon...............................................................S
V=Vinegar; 1:1 mix with water
Deicer (calcium chloride)................Vacuum, D/W
Excrement......................................................D/W
F=Freeze
with ice or ice/salt in a waterproof
Food dyes......................................................D/W
bag, then break up with a blunt object
Furniture polish..................................D/W, S, Pro and
promptly vacuum.
Grease (auto)..............................................S, Pro
Grease (food).................................................D/W
Pro=A Professional Cleaning Service.
Ink (ballpoint).............................................. S, Pro
Ink (permanent)...........................................S, Pro
Special Cases:
Ink (washable)........................................D/W, Pro
Lipstick...............................................................S
Marker pen or ballpoint pen stains may be
Milk.................................................................D/W
blotted after spraying with hair spray. Rinse
Mustard..........................................................D/W
well with water afterward.
Nail polish........................non-oily polish remover
Paint, latex, wet..............................................D/W
Grease and oil may be absorbed with talcum
Paint, latex,
dry...................................................S powder,
cornmeal, or cornstarch. Let stand
Paint, oil......................................................S,
Pro for at least 6 hours, then brush and vacuum
Rust.................................................................Pro
out. Follow with solvent if needed.
Tea.................................................................D/W
Urine...........................................................V,
Pro Red wine may be flushed with club soda
Vomit...................................................................V
prior to ammonia water use.
Wax.....................................................................F
Wine....................................................................A
