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Treating Stains on Wool Carpets

When spills occur, it is important they are cleaned up quickly, and using the correct method. We have created the below step-by-step guide to help you tackle any accidental spillages quickly and efficiently to avoid any stains occurring.

     Step-by-Step Cleaning Guide

 

  1. Scoop up solids with a knife or spoon.
  2. Blot up liquids by applying pressure with white paper towels or tissue. 
  3. Determine the type of stain remover you need, by clicking on the relevant stain in the list below
  4. Before treating the stain, test the treatments on an inconspicuous part of the carpet for possible colour change. 
  5. With blotting or dabbing motion, work inwards from the edge of the stain to prevent it spreading. 
  6. Do not rub the carpet pile during the stain removal or rinsing stages. 
  7. When attempting to remove stains, ensure that the carpet is dry before proceeding to the next step of the treatment. 
  8. Rinse by applying a small amount of clear tepid water using a clean cloth or sponge. 
  9. Once the stain has been removed, blot up moisture by applying pressure with white paper towels or tissues. 
  10. Do not walk on the carpet until dry.  
Click on the relevant stain below to see which type of stain remover you need.

Type of Stain

Bleach
Blood
Burn or Scorch Marks
Butter & Cream
Candle Wax
Chewing gum
Chocolate/Cocoa
Coffee
Cooking Oils & Grease
Crayon/Colour Marker
Faeces
Fruit Juice
Gravy/Sauce
Ink - Ballpoint
Ink - Fountain Pen
Metal Polish
Mustard
Nail Polish
Paint - Emulsion
Paint - Oil Based
Rust
Shoe Polish
Cordial Drinks
Tar
Tea (black or white)
Urine
Vomit
Wine - Red/Rose
Back

Bleach

This type of stain may require treatment by a professional cleaner; visit www.woolsafe.org

Blood

Blot up as much of the spill as possible using a clean white cloth, tissue or paper towel.

Apply clean water to a white cloth and blot. Repat until no more stain transfers.

Apply WoolSafe Approved Pet Stain Remover to a damp white cloth and blot.

Dry the treated area with a white cloth, tissue or paper towel and align the pile.

Burn or Scorch Marks

Rub gently with a coin and brush off.

Vacuum clean thoroughly (when dry).

Butter & Cream

Scoop up as much of the spill as possible with a spoon. Then blot gently with a paper towel.

Apply WoolSafe Approved Spot remover to a white cloth and blot and repeat.

Repeat the blotting with clean water again to remove any residues.

Dry the treated area with a white cloth, tissue or paper towel and align the pile.

Candle Wax

Place brown paper on spot and heat gently with iron on low heat (wool fibre only).

Apply white spirit carefully to the area of the stain only, leave for 5 minutes and blot.

Apply WoolSafe Approved Spot remover to a white cloth and blot and repeat.

Dry the treated area with a white cloth, tissue or paper towel and align the pile.

Chewing gum

Apply WoolSafe Approved Spot remover to a white cloth and blot and repeat.

Apply white spirit carefully to the area of the stain only, leave for 5 minutes and blot.

Apply WoolSafe Approved Spot remover to a white cloth and blot and repeat.

Repeat the blotting with clean water again to remove any residues.

Chocolate/Cocoa

Scoop up as much of the spill as possible with a spoon. Then blot gently with a paper towel.

Apply WoolSafe Approved Spot remover to a white cloth and blot and repeat.

Repeat the blotting with clean water again to remove any residues.

Dry the treated area with a white cloth, tissue or paper towel and align the pile.

Coffee

Blot up as much of the spill as possible using a clean white cloth, tissue or paper towel.

Apply WoolSafe Approved Spot remover to a white cloth and blot and repeat.

Blot with clean white cloth or paper towel and repeat application and blotting if necessary.

Repeat the blotting with clean water again to remove any residues.

Cooking Oils & Grease

Blot up as much of the spill as possible using a clean white cloth, tissue or paper towel.

Apply white spirit carefully to the area of the stain only, leave for 5 minutes and blot.

Blot with clean white cloth or paper towel and repeat application and blotting if necessary.

Dry the treated area with a white cloth, tissue or paper towel and align the pile.

Crayon/Colour Marker

Apply WoolSafe Approved Spot remover to a white cloth and blot and repeat.

Blot with clean white cloth or paper towel and repeat application and blotting if necessary.

Repeat the blotting with clean water again to remove any residues.

Dry the treated area with a white cloth, tissue or paper towel and align the pile.

Faeces

Scoop up as much of the spill as possible with a spoon. Then blot gently with a paper towel.

Apply WoolSafe Approved Pet Stain Remover to a damp white cloth and blot.

Repeat the blotting with clean water again to remove any residues.

Dry the treated area with a white cloth, tissue or paper towel and align the pile.

Fruit Juice

Blot up as much of the spill as possible using a clean white cloth, tissue or paper towel.

Apply WoolSafe Approved Spot remover to a white cloth and blot and repeat.

Blot with clean white cloth or paper towel and repeat application and blotting if necessary.

Dry the treated area with a white cloth, tissue or paper towel and align the pile.

Gravy/Sauce

Scoop up as much of the spill as possible with a spoon. Then blot gently with a paper towel.

Apply WoolSafe Approved Spot remover to a white cloth and blot and repeat.

Repeat the blotting with clean water again to remove any residues.

Dry the treated area with a white cloth, tissue or paper towel and align the pile.

Ink - Ballpoint

Apply white spirit carefully to the area of the stain only, leave for 5 minutes and blot.

Blot with clean white cloth or paper towel and repeat application and blotting if necessary.

Apply WoolSafe Approved Spot remover to a white cloth and blot and repeat.

Repeat the blotting with clean water again to remove any residues.

Ink - Fountain Pen

Blot up as much of the spill as possible using a clean white cloth, tissue or paper towel.

Apply clean water to a white cloth and blot. Repeat until no more stain transfers.

Apply WoolSafe Approved Spot remover to a white cloth and blot and repeat.

Repeat the blotting with clean water again to remove any residues.

Metal Polish

Blot up as much of the spill as possible using a clean white cloth, tissue or paper towel.

Apply WoolSafe Approved Spot remover to a white cloth and blot and repeat.

Repeat the blotting with clean water again to remove any residues.

Dry the treated area with a white cloth, tissue or paper towel and align the pile.

Mustard

Scoop up as much of the spill as possible with a spoon. Then blot gently with a paper towel.

Apply WoolSafe Approved Spot remover to a white cloth and blot and repeat.

Repeat the blotting with clean water again to remove any residues.

Dry the treated area with a white cloth, tissue or paper towel and align the pile.

Nail Polish

Apply acetone carefully to the area of the stain only, leave for leave for 5 minutes and blot.

Blot with clean white cloth or paper towel and repeat application and blotting if necessary.

Dry the treated area with a white cloth, tissue or paper towel and align the pile.

Paint - Emulsion

Scoop up as much of the spill as possible with a spoon. Then blot gently with a paper towel.

Apply clean water to a white cloth and blot. Repeat until no more stain transfers.

Blot with clean white cloth or paper towel and repeat application and blotting if necessary.

Dry the treated area with a white cloth, tissue or paper towel and align the pile.

Paint - Oil Based

Scoop up as much of the spill as possible with a spoon. Then blot gently with a paper towel.

Apply white spirit carefully to the area of the stain only, leave for 5 minutes and blot.

Blot with clean white cloth or paper towel and repeat application and blotting if necessary.

Repeat the blotting with clean water again to remove any residues.

Rust

This type of stain may require treatment by a professional cleaner; visit www.woolsafe.org

Shoe Polish

Vacuum clean thoroughly (when dry).

This type of stain may require treatment by a professional cleaner; visit www.woolsafe.org

Cordial Drinks

Blot up as much of the spill as possible using a clean white cloth, tissue or paper towel.

Apply WoolSafe Approved Spot remover to a white cloth and blot and repeat.

Blot with clean white cloth or paper towel and repeat application and blotting if necessary.

Repeat the blotting with clean water again to remove any residues.

Tar

Scoop up as much of the spill as possible with a spoon. Then blot gently with a paper towel.

Apply white spirit carefully to the area of the stain only, leave for 5 minutes and blot.

Blot with clean white cloth or paper towel and repeat application and blotting if necessary.

Dry the treated area with a white cloth, tissue or paper towel and align the pile.

Tea (black or white)

Blot up as much of the spill as possible using a clean white cloth, tissue or paper towel.

Apply WoolSafe Approved Spot remover to a white cloth and blot and repeat.

Blot with clean white cloth or paper towel and repeat application and blotting if necessary.

Repeat the blotting with clean water again to remove any residues.

Urine

Blot up as much of the spill as possible using a clean white cloth, tissue or paper towel.

Apply WoolSafe Approved Pet Stain Remover to a damp white cloth and blot.

Repeat the blotting with clean water again to remove any residues.

Dry the treated area with a white cloth, tissue or paper towel and align the pile.

Vomit

Scoop up as much of the spill as possible with a spoon. Then blot gently with a paper towel.

Apply WoolSafe Approved Pet Stain Remover to a damp white cloth and blot.

Repeat the blotting with clean water again to remove any residues.

Dry the treated area with a white cloth, tissue or paper towel and align the pile.

Wine - Red/Rose

Blot up as much of the spill as possible using a clean white cloth, tissue or paper towel.

Apply WoolSafe Approved Spot remover to a white cloth and blot and repeat.

Repeat the blotting with clean water again to remove any residues.

Dry the treated area with a white cloth, tissue or paper towel and align the pile.