Discover the Prochem range of carpet stain treatment solutions to help you tackle tough stains
Throughout your professional carpet cleaning career, you’ll come across a wide range of stains on carpets & rugs you work on. Within your carpet cleaning kit, it is a good idea to carry stain treatments for at least the most common stains found on carpets such as tea, coffee, red wine, ink, food & blood.
Prochem Stain Treatments
Prochem cleaning products include a range of carpet stain treatments to help you tackle a huge range of stains. Below, we’ve listed common stains you may come across, along with the Prochem stain treatment chemical which you should use to remove the stain.
Although Prochem chemicals are extremely effective, not all stains can be removed. Very old, set-in stains may require more than one application & it may not be possible to completely remove the stain. The sooner a stain can be treated the better the final result will be.
Carpet stain removal tips
- Before using any chemical, always pre-test in an inconspicuous area before the full application – Check for adverse colour or texture change.
- Remove as much of the soiling as possible before you begin the treatment – Remove solid matter using a blunt knife or spatula. Blot spills & liquid stains with a clean white towel, applying firm pressure, to absorb as much of the liquid stain as possible before proceeding.
- Always blot, never brush or rub the stain which can cause the stain to become more ingrained in the carpet fibres.
- Do not over-wet the carpet with solvent stain treatments. Blot the area frequently during the treatment.
- Work from the outside of the stain towards the centre to prevent ring marks.
- Complete the stain removal treatment with Fibre & Fabric Rinse.
Common carpet stains & their treatments
Use our handy stain removal guide to treat a range of stains with the Prochem stain treatment chemical which will provide the best outcome. Within the table, we have added stain treatments which should be used if the initial treatment is not successful.
Our guide should be followed with care – Always follow the manufacturer’s directions. Contact Prochem for advice if in any doubt before using the stain treatment.
Stain | Chemical to use | If stain remains, try - | If stain remains, try - |
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Blood | Microsan (To avoid contamination) Stain Pro | Rust Remover | Oxibrite |
Chocolate | Stain Pro | N/A | N/A |
Coffee | Stain Pro | Coffee Stain Remover | Oxibrite |
Draught Marks | Ultrapac Renovate | Filter-Out | N/A |
Fake Tan | Neutral Pro-Spotter | Red RX | N/A |
Food Colouring | Stain Pro | Neutral Pro-Spotter | Red RX |
Fruit Juice | Stain Pro | Red RX | N/A |
Glue (Water Based) | Neutral Pro-Spotter | Stain Pro | N/A |
Grass | Citrus Gel | Stain Pro | N/A |
Grease Spots | Solvex or Solvall Spotter | Citrus Gel | Stain Pro |
Grease (Larger areas) | Powerburst | Follow grease spots treatments | N/A |
Hair Dye | Neutral Pro-Spotter | Red RX | N/A |
Ink - Ball Point Pen | Solvex or Ink Solv | Citrus Gel or Stain Pro | N/A |
Lily Pollen | Citrus Gel | Ink Solv | N/A |
Jam | Neutral Pro-Spotter | Stain Pro | N/A |
Ketchup | Stain Pro | Neutral Pro-Spotter | Red RX |
Lipstick | Solvall Spotter or Citrus Gel | Solvex | N/A |
Marker Pen | Ink Solv | N/A | N/A |
Mascara | Solvall Spotter or Citrus gel | Solvex | N/A |
Mould & Mildew | Neutral Pro-Spotter | Stain Pro or Multi Pro | Oxibrite |
Milk | Stain Pro | Solvex or Citrus Gel | Neutral Pro-Spotter |
Nail Polish | Solvex or Ink Solv | Citrus Gel | N/A |
Oil | Solvall Spotter | Citrus Gel | Solvex |
Paint (Oil-Based) | Solvall Spotter | Citrus Gel | Solvex |
Paint (Water-Based) | Neutral Pro-Spotter | Solvall Spotter | Citrus Gel |
Rust | Rust Remover | N/A | N/A |
Shoe Polish | Solvex or Solvall Spotter | Citrus Gel | N/A |
Tar & Asphalt | Solvall Spotter or Solvex | Citrus Gel | Neutral Pro-Spotter |
Tea | Stain Pro | Coffee Stain Remover | Oxibrite |
Urine | Urine Neutraliser | Rinse with a HOT solution of fibre & Fabric Rinse | N/A |
Vomit | Stain Pro | Neutral Pro-Spotter | N/A |
Wine | Red RX | Stain Pro or Neutral Pro-Spotter | N/A |