Spot Cleaning Solutions Checklist

The following identifies/details the proper cleaning solutions to remove difficult spots/stains.  It is very important to follow all manufacturers’ labeled directions and never use more cleaning solution than recommended.

General tracked-in soil and water-based stains – Cleaning solutions that are certified by the Carpet & Rug Institute’s Seal of Approval are recommended. The entire list can be found by visiting www.carpet-rug.org (Look for the logo below on cleaning solutions to verify certification

Sticky contaminant Spots/Stains

These types of spots which include gum, paint, grease, oil, adhesive etc… may require a solvent based spotter. See examples and instructions below.
Small random spots can be treated with gel solvents and agitated gently and allowed to dwell for 1-2 minutes before extracting with clean, hot water. Rinsing is very important to remove any soil attracting residue.
Large area where these types of contaminants are present may require a liquid solvent booster added to general purpose pre-sprays in order to break the sticky contaminant down.

CTI Pro’s Choice Power Gel - Visit www.proschoice.com for availability in your area.

Organic Stains like coffee, tea and mustard

These types of stains may require a specialty spotter if the stains have set for an extended period of time. See example and instructions below.

CTI Pro’s Choice Stain Magic - Visit www.proschoice.com for availability in your area.

Stain Magic is a 2-part stain removal solution that will chemically alter the stain to make it simply disappear.

1. Clean discolored area thoroughly to remove as much contamination as possible.

2. In a clear container, mix equal parts Stain Magic Solution A with Solution B

3.  Apply mixture to stained area, evenly wetting the discolored fibers ( atrigger sprayer works good for this application

4. Dwell time. You may see the stain disappear immediately, or it may require up to 8 hours for the chemical reaction to reach completion

5. Rinse spot with hot water

Note: Only mix the amount necessary and use the solution within 5 minutes of mixture

Synthetic stains like red juices, Kool-Aid, Cranberry juice, wine etc…

These types of stains may require a specialty spotter if the stains have set for an extended period of time. See example and instructions below.

CTI Pro’s Red Relief - Visit www.proschoice.com for availability in your area.

Red Relief is a 2-part stain removal solution that will chemically alter the stain to make it simply disappear

1. Clean stained area using hot water extraction

2. Blot dry with a clean white towel to remove excess moisture

3. Mix Red Relief A&B in equal parts

4. Using a trigger sprayer, wet the stained fibers with Red Relief mixture

5. Cover spot with a moderately wet white terry-cloth towel

6. Apply steam heat from an iron on the lowest steam setting to the cloth

7. Check the stain every 5-10 seconds

8. When the stain has turned to a light yellow or disappeared completely, remove heat and towel

9. Extraction rinse residue away

Note: Only mix the amount necessary and use the solution within 5 minutes of mixture