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O'Krent Floors Stain Guide

Dealing With Other Stains

Stains can occur when you least expect them. Follow our stain guide for tips and best practices on how to remove stains from your carpeting. 

STAIN:
Built-up, sometimes shiny
CONTAINS:
Wax, grease, pigment, coloring matter
  1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
  2. Apply POG, blot.
  3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
  4. Apply detergent solution, blot. 5. Rinse with water, blot until dry
To remove pesky grass stains from your carpet, follow these steps:
  1. Apply amyl acetate, blot.
  2. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
  3. Rinse with water, blot.
  4. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
  5. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
  6. Rinse with water, blot until dry.

 

To remove ice cream stains from your carpet, follow these steps:
  1. Apply detergent solution, blot.
  2. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
  3. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
  4. Apply enzyme detergent, keep moist, and blot.
  5. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry
  6. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
  7. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry
To remove mud stains from your carpet, follow these steps:
  1. Brush or scrape off as much as much of the remaining mud as possible.
  2. Apply detergent solution, blot.
  3. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
  4. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
  5. If stain remains, apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot until dry.

To remove rust stains from your carpet, follow these steps:

  1. Apply rust remover or warm oxalic acid solution.
  2. Allow to stand for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Repeat.
  4. Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
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