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Dr. Berenadine Cruze"I enjoy recommending Rug Doctor products to clients because, number one - I've used them myself, I know they work. Clients have used it, they've gotten back to me and have really been very pleased with it."
-Dr. Bernadine Cruz, DVM

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Rug Doctor's Unique Approach to Stain Removal

Rug Doctor takes a different approach to stain clean-up from all other products claiming "one solution does it all" effectiveness. At Rug Doctor we know one-solution cleaning is impossible, because different stains attach themselves in different ways to carpet fibers and require specific solutions for effective removal.

Removing Carpet Stains

Rug Doctor's line of specialized cleaning products helps you keep your carpets and upholstery spotless. Use the following stain guide to find the best solution for your specific stains.

Download a printable version of this carpet stain removal chart

 
Type of Stain Stain or Spot Treatment Special Instructions
Beer
Urine Eliminator or Spot & Stain Remover
Bile
yellow/green vomit
Urine Eliminator or Spot & Stain Remover
Blood
Urine Eliminator or Spot & Stain Remover
Butter or Margarine
Spot & Stain Remover or Hi-Traffic Pre-Treatment 
Use Hi-Traffic Pre-Treatment only prior to machine cleaning.
Candle Wax
Spot & Stain Remover
Scrape off as much wax as possible with a spatula or spoon. If wax is deeply embedded, cover with a white cloth and apply iron on low setting to cloth. Wax will transfer to cloth. Any remaining residue can be removed using Spot & Stain Remover.
Catsup
Spot & Stain Remover
Chocolate
Spot & Stain Remover
Clay
Spot & Stain Remover
Cocktails
Spot & Stain Remover
Coffee
Spot & Stain Remover
Cough Syrup
Spot & Stain Remover
 Crayon
Spot & Stain Remover
Dirt/Mud/Grass
Urine Eliminator or Spot & Stain Remover
Feces (non-urine)
Urine Eliminator or Spot & Stain Remover 
Food Coloring
Spot & Stain Remover
Food Grease
Spot & Stain Remover or Hi-Traffic Pre-Treatment 
Use Hi-Traffic Pre-Treatment only prior to machine cleaning.
Fruit Juice, Berries, or
Kool-Aid® 
Spot & Stain Remover 
Gravy
Urine Eliminator or Spot & Stain Remover 
 
Ice Cream
Urine Eliminator or Spot & Stain Remover 
 
Ink
Spot & Stain Remover or Hi-Traffic Pre-Treatment
Use Hi-Traffic Pre-Treatment only prior to machine cleaning.
Jelly/Jam
Spot & Stain Remover
Lipstick
Spot & Stain Remover or Hi-Traffic Pre-Treatment
Use Hi-Traffic Pre-Treatment only prior to machine cleaning.
Makeup
Spot & Stain Remover or Hi-Traffic Pre-Treatment
 Use Hi-Traffic Pre-Treatment only prior to machine cleaning.
Mildew
Odor Remover
Odor Remover destroys the mildew source. After treatment blot well and keep area dry. A follow-up cleaning should eliminate the stain.
Milk
Spot & Stain Remover
Motor Grease/Oil
Spot & Stain Remover or
Hi-Traffic Pre-Treatment
Use Hi-Traffic Pre-Treatment only prior to machine cleaning.
Mustard
Alternate with Spot & Stain Remover and full strength white vinegar
A near permanent stain. Use Spot & Stain Remover followed by vinegar. Yellow dye stains from mustard may not be removable depending on your carpet or fabric type.
Paint (water-based)
Spot & Stain Remover
Old or dried spots may need to soak for an hour or two.
Permanent Marker
Spot & Stain Remover
Perspiration
Urine Eliminator
Salad Dressing
Spot & Stain Remover or Hi-Traffic Pre-Treatment
Use Hi-Traffic Pre-Treatment only prior to machine cleaning.
Shoe Polish
Spot & Stain Remover or
Hi-Traffic Pre-Treatment
Use Hi-Traffic Pre-Treatment only prior to machine cleaning.
Soft Drinks
Spot & Stain Remover
 
Tar
Hi-Traffic Pre-Treatment
Use Hi-Traffic Pre-Treatment only prior to machine cleaning.
Tea
Spot & Stain Remover 
Tobacco
Spot & Stain Remover or Hi-Traffic Pre-Treatment
Use Hi-Traffic Pre-Treatment only prior to machine cleaning.
Tomato Sauce
Spot & Stain Remover
Toothpaste
Spot & Stain Remover
Urine
Urine Eliminator
Act quickly! Urine is highly acidic and will bleach some carpets which cannot be corrected with stain removing products.
Varnish/Wood Stain
Hi-Traffic Pre-Treatment
 Use Hi-Traffic Pre-Treatment only prior to machine cleaning.
Vegetable Oil
Spot & Stain Remover
Vomit
Urine Eliminator or Spot & Stain Remover
Water Colors
Spot & Stain Remover
Wine
Spot & Stain Remover

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