Medalist Cleaning & Restoration
Stain Tips
Before you touch that stain, use our stain guide
Tips on Stain Removal Procedures
The following recommendations should be used for spot cleaning. The numbers are keyed to the stain, and all instructions should be used in the recommended sequence. See the instructions (A, B, C, and D) below the chart. Some stains are marked "John Beal", indicating that professional knowledge and equipment are necessary.
| Stain | Removal Procedure - See Below |
|---|---|
| Alcoholic | A |
| Asphalt | B, John Beal |
| Beer | A |
| Betadine | John Beal |
| Berries | A |
| Blood (wet) | A |
| Blood (dry) | A-2 |
| Butter | B |
| Chewing Gum | C |
| Chocolate | A-2 |
| Coffee | A-1 (D if needed) |
| Cola Drinks | A |
| Cosmetics | A (D if needed) |
| Crayon | B |
| De-icer (Calcium Chloride) | Vacuum, A |
| Excrement | A |
| Food Dyes | A |
| Furniture Polish | B, John Beal |
| Glue | A |
| Gravy | A |
| Grease (Auto) | B, John Beal |
| Stain | Removal Procedure - See Below |
|---|---|
| Grease (Food) | B |
| Ice Cream | A |
| Ink (Ballpoint) | B, John Beal |
| Ink (Permanent) | B (D if needed) |
| Ink (Washable) | A, John Beal |
| Jelly | A, D |
| Lipstick | B |
| Milk | A |
| Mud | A |
| Mustard | A (D if needed) |
| Nail Polish | Polish Remover |
| Paint (Latex, wet) | A |
| Paint (Latex, dry) | B |
| Paint (Oil) | B, John Beal |
| Rust | John Beal |
| Shoe | B |
| Tea | A (D if needed) |
| Urine | A-1, D |
| Vomit | A-1 |
| Wax | A-2 |
| Wine | B, John Beal |
(A) Water Soluble Stains
Absorb as much as possible with white towels. Blot the stained area with white towels dampened with cool water until there is no more transfer of the stain onto the towels.
If any of the stain remains, use the detergent solution previously described. Spray lightly onto the spot and blot repeatedly with white towels, working from the outer edge in toward the center of the spot to avoid spreading.
Rinse thoroughly by spraying with clean water, then blot or extract, do not use too much detergent because the residue will contribute to rapid re-soiling.
A-1. As in A, but before using detergent, apply the white vinegar solution to a white towel and blot or spray onto spot.
A-2. As in A, but before using detergent, apply a house-hold ammonia solution to a white towel and blot or spray onto spot.
Do not use on wool or wool-blend carpet. Rinse as in A.
(B) Oil-Based Stains
Blot as much as possible with white paper towels. Apply the special oil and grease spot remover to a paper towel and repeat blotting. (protective gloves should be worn, as the solvent will quickly remove oils from the skin and could result in irritation.) Do not pour or spray directly on the carpet pile, as damage to the backing or adhesive underneath could result; use the towels to transport the solvent to the carpet. Repeat as often as necessary.
Provide adequate ventilation! Do not use flammable solvents! Follow with procedures in A.
(C) Freeze
Freeze stains such as chewing gum and candle wax with ice or a commercially available product in an aerosol can. Shatter with a blunt object and vacuum before the chips soften. Follow up with solvent as in B.
(D) Bleach
WARNING -- Only carpets which are solution dyed are resistant to bleaching, but do not exceed the recommended concentration. DO NOT USE THIS PROCEDURE UNLESS YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE CARPET IS SOLUTION DYED - CARPETS DYED BY OTHER SYSTEMS WILL BE DAMAGED.
Products with olefin and nylon blends can not be exposed to bleach without removing the color from the nylon fibers unless the nylon component is solution dyed. If in doubt, call John Beal at Medalist Cleaning.
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Rhonda Floyd
Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
John did such a beautiful job and was able to get stains out that no other company has been able to touch. I had a pink stain on this rug under my table. John got it out. Also such fun and friendly service. I would recommend John and his company 100%. Thank you so much for doing such a great job.
Kaye and LaVerl Womack
John is so friendly and kind. He knows the business and has a lot of experience. My carpets look great and I would definitely have him clean my carpets again.
Julene Parsons
John came promptly to give me an estimate, and was very accommodating to our schedule. Our carpet looks great and dried quickly. Very reasonable price as well. Highly recommend these guys.
Susan Morris
Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
John has been cleaning our carpets for the last 28 years. His work has always been impeccable! This time around the construction and restoration work done by others in our home left it a mess. We actually had mortar and thinset in our carpets! John was able to respond in just a couple of days. Now they look like new! I feel like we can now enjoy our holidays without the dirt and dust. We never have to give a second thought to what John does. We trust his work and his advice!!
Tad Hegsted
John does an amazing job being very detailed in he’s approach. Top rate equipment that does an awesome job with out wearing out the operator. Highly recommend! RTH
Fulton Shields
Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Excellent job for a reasonable price! Our floors look great now. The cleaner went out of his way to clean 5 carpet steps as he walked up them between rooms, without charging any extra.