Stain removal table: Wool

Applies only to Hammer Carpets made of wool yarns. If you cannot find the right answer here, please contact your dealer.

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Type 1: Ash

Avoid using liquids on the stain. After vacuuming it may be beneficial to apply a dry-cleaning agent, such as Sapur.

Type 2: Beetroot juice

Treat the stain with sodium dithionite. Dissolve 1 tsp. in 1 cup of lukewarm water. Dab the stain using the solution. Then dab with water and wipe with a dry cloth.

Type 3: Biro/ballpen ink

Dab using a cloth dipped in ethanol.

Type 4: Bitumen

Use margarine to soften the stain for about 12 hours. Then remove the stain using a very small quantity of a solvent containing n-heptane.

Type 5. Blood

Blot immediately and then dab with a cloth dipped in a solution of cold water and salt (2 tbsp. salt per litre of water).

Type 6: Brick dust

Avoid using liquid on the stain. After vacuuming it may be beneficial to apply a dry-cleaning agent, such as Sapur.

Type 7. Butter

Dab using a cloth dipped in a solvent containing n-heptane.

Type 8: Candle wax

Remove as much candle wax as possible using e.g. a blunt knife while vacuuming at the same time. Dab using a cloth dipped in a solvent containing n-heptane.

Type 9. Cellulose varnish and adhesive

Dab using a cloth dipped in acetone.

Type 10: Chewing gum

Place an ice pack on the stain until it freezes hard. Remove as much as possible using e.g. a blunt knife. Then dab with a cloth dipped in a solvent containing n-heptane.

Type 11. Chocolate and chocolate ice cream

Dab using a cloth dipped in a solvent containing n-heptane.

Type 12: Coffee

Any colour residues can be bleached with Chemspec dye gone

Type 13. Cooking oil

Dab using a cloth dipped in a solvent containing n-heptane.

Type 14: Cream

Dab using a cloth dipped in a solvent containing n-heptane.

Type 15. De-icing salt

Stains caused by de-icing salt must be removed using an extraction machine. Use a solution consisting of 15 litres of water and 1 litre of acetic acid 25 %.

Type 16: Egg

Dab the stain with a cloth dipped in a solution of lukewarm water and ammonium hydroxide. Use 50 ml ammonium hydroxide 8% in 2.5 litres of water. Then dab with clean water and finally blot with a dry cloth.

Type 17. Faeces

Dampen the stain with equal parts water and white vinegar. Allow to soak for 10 minutes. Then blot alternately with moist and dry cloths. Finally, dab with water to which a disinfectant containing benzalkonium chloride has been added.

Type 18. Fat

Dab using a cloth dipped in a solvent containing n-heptane.

Type 19: Felt pen

If the ink is water-based, dab the stain with a cloth dipped in water and gently wrung. If the ink is alcohol-based, dab the stain with a cloth dipped in ethanol.

Type 20: Fruit juice

Any colour residues can be bleached with Chemspec dye gone.

Type 21: Gravy browning

Dab using a cloth dipped in a solvent containing n-heptane.

Type 22: Grass

Any colour residues can be bleached using Chemspec dye gone.

Type 23: Ice cream

Dab using a cloth dipped in a solvent containing n-heptane.

Type 24: Ink

On synthetic carpets, dab using a cloth dipped in ammonium hydroxide 8%. On carpets containing wool, dab using a moist cloth (dipped in water). Any colour residues can be bleached with Chemspec dye gone.

Type 25: Lamp oil (petroleum-based)

Dab using a cloth dipped in a solvent containing n-heptane.

Type 26: Lipstick

Dab using a cloth dipped in a solvent containing n-heptane.

Type 27: Liqueur

Any colour residues can be bleached with Chemspec dye gone.

Type 28: Mascara

Dab using a cloth dipped in a solvent containing n-heptane.

Type 29: Motor oil

Dab using a cloth dipped in a solvent containing n-heptane.

Type 30: Nail polish

Dab using a cloth dipped in acetone.

Type 31: Oil - black lubricant oil

Dab using a cloth dipped in a solvent containing n-heptane.

Type 32: Paint

If the paint is water-based, follow steps 1-3 of the first-aid guide. If the paint is solvent-based, remove using the agent recommended on the packaging.

Type 33: Plaster

Avoid using liquid on the stain. After vacuuming it may be beneficial to apply a dry-cleaning agent, such as Sapur.

Type 34: Resin

Dab gently with a solution of equal parts turpentine and ethanol.

Type 35: Rust

Treat the stain with a proprietary rust remover. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Type 36: Sauce

Dab using a cloth dipped in a solvent containing n-heptane. Any colour residues can be bleached with Chemspec dye gone.

Type 37: Shoe polish

Dab using a cloth dipped in a solvent containing n-heptane. Any coloured residue can be bleached with Chemspec dye gone.

Type 38: Silicone

If the silicone is only on the surface of the carpet, leave it to harden and then scrape off using a blunt knife. If the silicone is trodden into the carpet, scrape off as much as possible using a blunt knife. If necessary, use silicone remover (although not on carpets containing polyamide). Follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully.

Type 39: Soft drinks

Any colour residues can be bleached with Chemspec dye gone.

Type 40: Soot

Dab using a cloth dipped in a solvent containing n-heptane.

Type 41: Tar

Dissolve the stain in margarine for about 12 hours. Then remove the stain using a very small quantity of a solvent containing n-heptane.

Type 42: Tea

Any colour residues can be bleached with Chemspec dye gone.

Type 43: Tomato ketchup

Any colour residues can be bleached with Chemspec dye gone.

Type 44: Urine

Dampen the stain with equal parts water and white vinegar. Allow to soak for 10 minutes. Then dab alternately with wet and dry cloths. Finally, dab with water to which a disinfectant containing benzalkonium chloride (without chlorine bleaching agent) has been added.

Type 45: Vomit

Dampen the stain with equal parts water and white vinegar. Allow to soak for 10 minutes. Then dab alternately with wet and dry cloths. Remove any odour using a disinfectant containing benzalkonium chloride (without chlorine bleaching agent).

Type 46: Wax polish

Dab using a cloth dipped in turpentine.

Type 47: Wine

Any colour residues can be bleached with Chemspec dye gone.

Type 48: Wood stain

If the wood stain is water-based, clean the stain using a cloth dipped in water and gently wrung. If the wood stain is alcohol-based, clean the stain using a cloth dipped in ethanol.

Type 49: Wood primers

If the product is water-based, follow steps 1-3 of the first-aid guide. If the product is solvent-based, remove using the agent recommended on the packaging.