Section 8
Common stains and steps to treat:
| Step #1 | Step #2 | Step #3 |
Chewing gum | D | A | D then A |
Eye shadow | E | B | E then B |
Engine oil | B | B | B |
Spray paint | C | B | B |
Mildew or wet leaves * | D | B | A |
Shoe polish * | A | B |
|
Yellow mustard | D | B |
|
Oil based paint (fresh) | D | B |
|
Oil based paint (dried) | A | B |
|
Suntan lotion * | D | B |
|
Tar/Asphalt | A | B |
|
Lipstick | A | B |
|
Latex paint | A | B |
|
Crayon | D | B |
|
Ketchup | A | B |
|
Grease | D | B |
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E | B |
| |
Permanent marker * | E | B |
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Coffee, tea, chocolate | B | B |
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Use the chart above to clean common stains:
A.
B.Meguires Quick Clean #52
C.One(1) tablespoon ammonia, 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide, 3/4 cup water, rinse/dry
D.Wipe or scrape off excess (chill gum with ice)
E.Denatured Alcohol/rinse/dry
After all cleaning methods, rinse well with water.
*Suntan lotion, shoe polish, wet leaves and some other products contain dyes that stain permanently.
