Key Locks, Carpet, and Upholstery
This chart contains methods for removing common stains and soils:
A. Medium-soft brush, warm soapy water. Rinse. Dry.
B. Vinyl Finish Cleaner or household cleaner such as Fantastik.
C. One tablespoon ammonia, one-fourth cup hydrogen peroxide, three-
fourths cup water applied with medium soft brush. Rinse. Dry.
D. Wipe or scrape off excess (chill gum with ice first).
E. Denatured Alcohol. Rinse. Dry.
F. Follow instructions of stain agent manufacturer.
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
Ballpoint Ink* E B A
Chewing Gum D B A
Coffee, Tea, Chocolate B
Crayon D B
Grease D B F
Household Soil A B
Ketchup A B
Make Up (Lipstick, eye shadow etc.) A B
Mildew, Wet Leaves* C B A
Motor Oil B
Paint, Dried Oil Base D B A
Paint, Fresh Oil Base D A F
Paint, Latex A B F
Permanent Marker* E B C
Shoe Polish* D B F
Spray Paint B F
Suntan Lotion* A B
Tar/Asphalt D B
Yellow Mustard A B C
* Suntan lotion, tree pollen, wet leaves, and some other products contain
dyes that stain permanently.
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