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| Type of stain | Products used for removal |
| Alcohol, liqueur & beer | Shampoo and then dab with methylated spirits. |
| Biro ink | Use perchloroethylene & methylated spirits. |
| Blood | Dab with COLD water and then shampoo. If there are still traces, treat them with 5% diluted ammoniac. |
| Butter, oil, gravy & sauces | Dab with white spirit or perchloroethylene and then shampoo. If the stain persists, dab with 5% diluted ammoniac. |
| Candlewax & paraffin | Put blotting paper over the stain and go over with a WARM iron. Dab with perchloroethylene and then shampoo. |
| Chewing gum | Apply an anti-gum solution or dab with perchloroethylene. |
| Chocolate & sweets | Dab with WARM water (max 50 degree C) or with 5% ammoniac. |
| Coffee, tea | Shampoo. If the stain persists, dab with methylated spirits or 10% diluted ammoniac. |
| Cosmetics & medicines | Apply white spirit or perchloroethylene and then shampoo. |
| Eggs & albumins | Dab with 5% diluted ammoniac or methylated spirits, then shampoo. |
| Glue, stain & varnish | Apply white spirit or perchloroethylene and then shampoo. |
| Grass & vegetables | Moisten with methylated spirits. |
| Inks, aniline & carbon | Remove as much as possible with blotting paper and then dab with solution of 30% methylated spirits and 70% water, then shampoo. Pure lemon juice gives good results. |
| Jam, syrup & fruit juices | Dab with WARM water (max 50 degree C). If stain persists use white spirit or perchloroethylene. |
| Milk & yogurt | Shampoo, then dab with 5% diluted ammoniac or methylated spirits. If the stain persists use perchloroethylene or white spirit. |
| Mud | Allow to dry and then go over with a vacuum cleaner. |
| Nail varnish | Dab with acetone and then shampoo. |
| Rust | Use 3% diluted potassium oxalate or an anti-rust product. |
| Tar, grease & fuel oil | Dab with white spirit or perchloroethylene and then shampoo. Repeat action with methylated spirits and shampoo again. |
| Iodine | Dab with pure ammoniac. |
| Vomit, Urine & excrement | Dab with mixture of 50% vinegar and 50% water, or with methylated spirits and then shampoo. |
| Wax furniture & floor polish | Apply with white spirit or perchloroethylene and then shampoo. If stain persists apply 5% diluted ammoniac or methylated spirits. |
| Wine & lemonade | Apply 50% vinegar and 50% water and then shampoo. |
*Disclaimer: EcoRug Wash-Blue Hudson cannot be held responsible for any damages caused by the application of the recommendations given below.
Steps to reduce dust mites and allergens:
Pillow & mattress covers then wash regularly
Research has confirmed simple steps can reduce the household dust mites that are known to trigger asthma and hayfever.
The study, by researchers from the University of Washington and Harvard University in the United States , evaluated practical methods to reduce dust mites .
Pillows and mattresses were encased in allergen-resistant covers, bedding was washed weekly in hot water and carpets and furnishings were steam cleaned and/or vacuumed.
The researchers found all the measures were effective in reducing dust in the homes. House dust mite allergy is one factor known to increase the frequency and severity of asthma.
Dust mites live off human skin scales and thrive in warm humid climates. The protein found in their droppings is what causes an allergic response in humans.
These droppings continue to cause allergic symptoms even after the mite has died.
