Forty Common Stains and How To Remove Them

Animal Stains

1. RAM Spot-Lifter or detergent solution, consisting of a dry powder detergent mixed 1 tablespoon to a pint of water. Do NOT use liquid detergent.
2. Sour Solution consisting of one part white vinegar and one part water.
3. Baking Soda or House Hold Salt – If stain is still visible, then put 1/2 inch layer over stained area; allow to dry and vacuum off.

Ballpoint Ink

1. Dry Cleaning Solvent… any approved consumer brand. (Available at RAM.)

Beer

1. RAM Spot-Lifter or detergent solution, consisting of a dry powder detergent mixed 1 tablespoon to a pint of water. Do NOT use liquid detergent.
2. Baking Soda or House Hold Salt – If stain is still visible, then put 1/2 inch layer over stained area; allow to dry and vacuum off.

Blood*

1. RAM Spot-Lifter or detergent solution, consisting of a dry powder detergent mixed 1 tablespoon to a pint of water. Do NOT use liquid detergent.
2. Baking Soda or House Hold Salt – If stain is still visible, then put 1/2 inch layer over stained area; allow to dry and vacuum off.

* Apply cold water first and blot up as much as possible.

Carbon Black

1. RAM Spot-Lifter or detergent solution, consisting of a dry powder detergent mixed 1 tablespoon to a pint of water. Do NOT use liquid detergent.
2. Dry Cleaning Solvent… any approved consumer brand. (Available at RAM.)

Car Oil or Grease

1. Dry Cleaning Solvent… any approved consumer brand. (Available at RAM.)

Catsup

1. RAM Spot-Lifter or detergent solution, consisting of a dry powder detergent mixed 1 tablespoon to a pint of water. Do NOT use liquid detergent.
2. Baking Soda or House Hold Salt – If stain is still visible, then put 1/2 inch layer over stained area; allow to dry and vacuum off.

Chewing Gum**

1. Dry Cleaning Solvent… any approved consumer brand. (Available at RAM.)
   ** Chill gum first with ice cubes. Scrape up hard excess; apply dry-cleaning solvent.