Care & Maintenance
Type of Treatment
- Add colt water and blot
- Detergent solution or WoolClean Dry Spot Remover #1
- Methylated mineral spirits, turpentine, or WoolClean Dry Spot Remover #2
- Chill with aerosol freezing agent or ice cubes in a plastic bag. Pick or scrape off gum.
- Warm Water
- Clean nail polish remover (preferably acetone)
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Rust Remover
- Absorbent powder (e.g., salt, talc, or Absorb-It™)
- Absorbent cleaner (Host®, Capture®, or Dri-Matic®
| Spot | Order of Treatment | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | |
| Alcoholic Beverages | 1 | 2 | - |
| Bleach | 1 | 2 | - |
| Blood | 1 | 2 | - |
| Butter | 3 | 2 | - |
| Candle Wax** | - | - | - |
| Chewing Gum | 4 | 3 | - |
| Chocolate | 2 | 3 | - |
| Coffee | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Colas and Soft Drinks | 1 | 2 | - |
| Cooking Oils | 4 | 2 | - |
| Cream | 2 | 3 | - |
| Egg | 2 | - | - |
| Floor Wax | 3 | 2 | - |
| Fruit Juice | 1 | 2 | - |
| Furniture Polish | 3 | 2 | - |
| Gravy and Sauces | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Ink (Fountain Pen) | 1 | 2 | - |
| Ink (Ball Point) | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| Ink (Felt Tip) | 5 | 2 | 6 |
** Absorbent paper and hot iron
* Repeat step 2
