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Spot and Stain Removal

Reminders

  1. Remove spots/spills immediately.
  2. The longer it remains, the better the chance of permanent discoloration.
  3. Some spots/spills require a professional.
  4. Repeated attempts to remove the spot may set the stain or cause permanent damage.
  5. Never Rub—-Only Blot!

Needed Supplies & Tools

  1. GM Cleaning Professional Spotter
  2. Household Ammonia
  3. White Vinegar
  4. Mild Detergent (1/2 tbsp to 8oz of water)
  5. Absorbent white cotton towels or cloths
  6. Sponge
  7. Agitation Tool

Type of Spot

Treatment Procedures

Common Household Food / Beverage Spill
  1. Blot up excess with absorbent towel.
  2. Using sponge or towel and warm water, blot area thoroughly.
  3. If spot persists, apply First Action to spot/spill without over using solution.
  4. Agitate area with a dull instrument.
  5. Blot up with towel or sponge.
  6. If spot persists, consult GM Cleaning Inc
More difficult spots, Sugars, Starches (Blood, Milk, Ice Cream, Candy, Salad Dressing)
  1. Remove excess by blotting with absorbent towel.
  2. Apply First Action or mild detergent.
  3. Apply household ammonia.
  4. Agitate area with dull instrument.
  5. If spot persists, call GM Cleaning Inc.
  6. Leave towel on spot and place a heavy object (that won’t transfer paint/dye) over towel on spot for 2-4 hours.
Most difficult spots/stains, Beverages, Kool Aid, Mustard, Urine (Tea,Coffee, Beer, Soda, Fresh Kool-Aid or Urine)
  1. Remove excess by blotting with towel.
  2. Apply First Action or mild detergent.
  3. Apply vinegar.
  4. Agitate area.
  5. Blot up totally with towel.
  6. If necessary, repeat steps 2-5.
  7. If spot persists, call GM Cleaning Inc.
  8. Leave towel on spot and place a heavy object (that won’t transfer paint/dye) over towel on spot for 2-4 hours.

Specialized Spotting Problems - Do Not Attempt to Remove:

  • Acne medications
  • Plant food
  • Rust
  • Grease
  • Dried glue
  • Tar
  • Ink
  • Nail polish
  • Lipstick
  • Furniture stains
  • Heavy candle wax
  • Cosmetics
  • Dried mustard
  • Dried paint
  • Burns
  • Old Kool-Aid stains or any dried bright colored spots.
Call GM Cleaning Inc to Remove These Spots and Spills
320-532-4396

Spotting Help to Current Customers is Free. A Nominal Charge Otherwise Applies.
(credit card only)