Oil, Grease, Gum, Fresh and Dry Paint, Ballpoint, Nail Polish Ink and Related Stains
Use a 'volatile dry solvent'.
Agitate then blot.
Reapply cleaning chemical evenly, agitate, then blot until the stain disappears.
Use a general purpose spotter.
Rinse with warm water or flush with a personal extractor.
Dry the spot with a hair dryer or fan.
Pigment, Copier Toner, Graphite and Related Stains
Use a normal dry vacuum to clean up any leftover debris.
Use a general purpose spotter.
Tamp, rub gently, or distribute chemical evenly, then blot - continue blotting until the stain disappears.
Rinse with warm water or flush with a personal extractor.
Dry the spot with a hair dryer or fan.
Food Spots, Ketchup, Candy, Coffee and Related Stains
Scoop up and/or blot excess.
Use a general purpose spotter.
Rub gently, or distribute chemical evenly, then blot.
Rinse with warm water or flush with a personal extractor.
Use an oxygen bleach stain remover.
Rust and Related Stains
Use rust remover, applied with cotton swabs.
Rinse with warm water or flush with a personal extractor.
Dry the spot with a hair dryer or fan.

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