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Spot & Stain Facts
A SPOT IS: something that adds substance to fibers (oil, tar, gum,
sugar, starch, and so on).
A STAIN IS:
something that adds color (wine, colored beverages, certain medicines).
A DISCOLORATION
IS: A loss of color from fibers caused by strong alkali, urine,
bleaches and the like.
A spot usually
changes the texture of fibers while stains or discoloration have
no texture. To further complicate the matter, spotting and staining
agents often are combined in one compound. Examples include candle
wax, lipstick, nail polish, even coffee (vegetable dye called tannin)
with cream & sugar.
90% of the spots
on carpet and
upholstery can be removed completely if they are blotted and flushed
immediately (within 2-3
minutes) with plain water.
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