--- title: 7 Spotters for All of Life's Messes. Your Quick Reference Stain Removal Guide. description: Remove nearly all stains from carpet using our simple Stain Removal Guide. For more detailed instructions, see our Spotting Guide App at the end of the article. image: https://blog.aramsco.com/hubfs/7%20Spotters%20For%20All%20Lifes%20Messes.jpg --- - [Home](https://aramsco.com) - [Pro's Corner](https://blog.aramsco.com) [![Aramsco](https://blog.aramsco.com/hubfs/Aramsco_May2019/Image/logo.png)](https://www.aramsco.com/) - [Home](https://aramsco.com) - [Pro's Corner](https://blog.aramsco.com) - Account - [locations](http://aramsco-live.epicorcommerce.com/locations/) - [education](http://aramsco-live.epicorcommerce.com/education/) - [about us](http://aramsco-live.epicorcommerce.com/aboutus/) # Pro's Corner ## [7 Spotters for All of Life's Messes. Your Quick Reference Stain Removal Guide.](https://blog.aramsco.com/7-spotters-for-all-of-lifes-messes.-your-quick-reference-stain-removal-guide) Posted by Jared Twitchell on Mar 28th 2022   ## 1.     Speak with the homeowner   Point out carpet stains during your pre-inspection. Ask your customer if they know what the stain is, how long it’s been there, and if other cleaners or the homeowner, have used anything to remove it. It might already be a lost cause, so always under-promise and over-deliver.     ## 2.     Pre-Test   Always pre-test by applying a small amount of spotter in an inconspicuous area. You should also determine the carpet type. You should be fine with most nylon and polyester carpets (wool and other textiles require special care that is not addressed in this article).     ## 3.     Clean and Extract   Many stains will come up simply by using a good pre-spray, [agitation with Brush Pro](https://www.aramsco.com/hydro-force-counter-rotating-brush-machine-brush-pro-20.html), and then extraction with a powerful truckmount. This is especially true of stains on polyester carpet (which doesn’t really stain). Stains on polyester are generally oily spots that have attracted dirt and have taken on a dingy color. Hot extraction cleaning will be the best option here.     ## 4.     Use Spotter(s) as needed   See the outline below.     ## 5.     Rinse and extract spotting solution   Make sure you remove all spotter residue. If you don’t, the residue will clean off the soles of those walking on it and lead to resoiling.     ## 6.     Mist [Spot Stop](https://interlinksupply.com/bridgepoint-systems-stain-remover-spot-stop-encapsulating-polymer-1-quart.html?__hstc=214685512.fdad795c9c2ca781075ebd0f4b56b208.1642712339941.1647290402132.1647296350090.81&__hssc=214685512.8.1647296350090&__hsfp=4123297014) onto the cleaned spot to prevent resoiling and wicking.       # [DOWNLOAD Quick Reference Stain Removal Guide](https://blog.aramsco.com/hubfs/7%20Spotters%20-%20Quick%20Reference%20Stain%20Removal%20Guide-1.pdf)   [![Stain Removal Guide](https://blog.aramsco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stain%20Removal%20Guide.png?width=968&name=Stain%20Removal%20Guide.png)](https://blog.aramsco.com/hubfs/7%20Spotters%20-%20Quick%20Reference%20Stain%20Removal%20Guide-1.pdf)   Type of Stain: Organic Examples: fruit juice, blood, red wine, coffee Use: Oxidizer – [Stain Zone](https://interlinksupply.com/bridgepoint-systems-stain-remover-stain-zone-oxidizer-1-quart.html)   Type of Stain: Synthetic Examples: sports drinks, Kool-Aid®, soft drinks (heavy staining), coffee (decaf), food coloring Use: Reducer – [Red Zone Ready](https://interlinksupply.com/bridgepoint-systems-stain-remover-red-zone-ready-one-part-red-stain-remover-1-quart.html)   Type of Stain: Oil-Based Examples: lipstick, mascara, marker, crayon Use: Solvent – [All-Solv Extreme](https://interlinksupply.com/bridgepoint-systems-stain-remover-all-solv-extreme-gel-12-oz.html)   Type of Stain: Mixed or Unknown Examples: chocolate, soft drinks (light staining), egg, jam/jelly, ketchup Use: All-Purpose – [Avenge Pro](https://interlinksupply.com/bridgepoint-systems-stain-remover-avenge-pro-12-oz.html)   Type of Stain: Pet or Organic Examples: urine, vomit, feces, skunk odor Use: Urine – [Bio Release, All-in-One Urine Stain Remover](https://interlinksupply.com/1630-9078-cd02gl-bio-release-enyzme-all-in-one-urine-stain-and-odor-solution-1-gallon197300.html)   Type of Stain: Rust Examples: rust Use: Rust – [T-Rust](https://interlinksupply.com/bridgepoint-systems-stain-remover-t-rust-rust-remover-1-pint.html)   Type of Stain: Gum Break Examples: gum, adhesives, glues Use: [Gum Break](https://interlinksupply.com/bridgepoint-systems-stain-remover-gum-break-adhesive-remover-1-quart.html)   See our [Spotting Guide](https://app.interlinksupply.com/) for instructions on how to remove over 100 stains on carpet, upholstery, and hard surfaces. 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