Following are some tips we've found that usually work.

1.  ACT QUICKLY when something is dropped or spilled.

2.  BLOT UP liquids with clean, white, absorbent cloth or paper towels.

3.  SCOOP UP semi-solids with a tablespoon.

4.  SHATTER solids with a sharp blow of a tableknife handle and vacuum up all loose material.

5.  PRETEST spotting solutions in an inconspicuous area to make certain they will not damage the carpet, upholstery or the dyes in these.

6.  APPLY spotting solutions in small amounts in the order listed and blot thoroughly after each application.  Take care to avoid overwetting.

7.  DO NOT RUB OR SCRUB!  Start at the edge of stains and work solution in gently using a Q-tip, old toothbrush or folded soft cloth.  Blot between applications and repeat until stain is removed or no further change occurs.

8.  TOWEL DRY.  sprinkle with talcum powder, let dry overnight, brush and vacuum.  Another technique is to cover the area with a one-half inch layer of white tissue and weight down with a book.  Change the wet tissues after an hour and allow to dry overnight with book on top of tissues.  Remove with a brush of moderate stiffness.

9.  WHEN IN DOUBT.  CALL US FOR PROFESSIONAL HELP. 

Solutions required:

Dry Cleaning Fluid - a non-flammable spot removal liquired available in grocery and hardware stores.

Nail Polish Remover - a lacquer thinner liquid, available in grocey and drug stores

Detergent Solution - mix one half teaspoon of mild powdered non-bleaching laundry detergent with a pint of lukewarm water.

Warm Water - Lukewarm tap water

Ammonia Solution - mix one tablespoon of household ammonia with one cup of water 

Vinegar Solution - mix one cup of white vinegar with one cup of water

Blood - 1) apply cool waater  2) apply solution of meattenderizer   3) apply cool ammonia solution  4) apply cool detergent solution  5) apply cool water and towel dry

Butter - 1) apply dry cleaning fluid  2) apply detergent solution  3) apply ammonia solution  4) apply vinegar solution  5) apply warm water and towel dry

Catsup - 1) apply detergent solution  2) apply ammonia solution  3) apply vinegar solution  4) apply warm water and towel dry

Chocolate - Use procedure for blood

Coffee - 1) apply vinegar solution  2) apply detergent solution   3) apply warm water and towel dry

Cola - Use procedure for Catsup

Cosmetics - 1) apply dry cleaning fluid  2) apply detergent solution  3) apply warm water and towel dry

Crayon - Use procedure for Cosmetics

Finger Paint - Use procedure for Catsup

Good, greasy - Use procedure for Butter

Food, general - Use procedure for Catsup

Fruit Juice - Use procedure for Catsup

Furniture Polish - 1) apply nail polish remover  2) apply dry cleaning fluid   3) apply detergent solution  4) apply ammonia solution  5) apply vinegar solution  6) apply warm water and towel dry

Glue, animal - Use procedure for catsup

Gravy - Use procedure for butter

Grass - Use procedure for Furniture Polish

Grease, car - Use procedure for cosmetics

Gum - 1) apply ice cube to chill and then shatter  2) apply dry cleaning fluid and blot to remove residue

Hand Cream - Use procedure for Cosmetics

Ice Cream - Use procedure for Catsup

Ink, ballpoint - 1) apply dry cleaning fluid  2) apply rubbing alcohol  3) apply detergent solution  4) apply warm water and towel dry.

Ink, washable - Use procedure for Catsup

Jelly - Use procedure for Catsup

Lipstick - Use procedure for Furniture Polish

Liquor - Use procedure for Catsup

Medicine - Use procedure for Furniture Polish

Milk - 1) apply dry cleaning fluid  2) apply solution of meat tenderizer  3) apply detergent solution  4) apply warm water and towel dry

Mud - 1) allow to dry thoroughly, then brush vigourously and vacuum  2) apply detergent solution  3) apply warm water and towel dry

Mustard - Use procedure for Beer

Nail Polish - Use procedure for Furniture Polish

Newsprint smear - Use procedure for Cosmetics

Oil, car - Use procedure for Cosmetics

Ointment - Use procedure for Butter

Plant Food - Use procedure for Catsup

Rust - 1) apply rust remover (available in grocery store)  2) apply ammonia solution  3) apply warm water and towel dry

Sauces - Use procedure for Furniture Polish

Shoe Polish - Use procedure for Butter

Soot - Use procedure for cosmetics

Tar - Use procedure for Butter

Tea - Use procedure for Coffee

Urine - Use procedure for Beer

Vomit - Use procedure for Catsup

Wax - 1) cover with several layers of paper toweling  2) Place iron set on moederate heat over toweling -keeping iron moving and keep changing paper towel  3) apply dry cleaning fluid to remove residue

Wine - Use procedures for Beer