Warning! These are guides only, ScatterMats takes No Responsibility for these tips.

Spot Cleaning Products

Here at ScatterMats, we stock and sell our own brand of Spot Cleaner! The ScatterMats All Natural Rug Magic Spot Cleaner is a Chemical Free cleaning agent made entirely from plant-based ingredients. This product is perfectly safe for people and the environment!

Rug Magic should remove the following:  Blood, Wine, Tea, Coffee, Chocolate, Food, Cola,  Engine Oil, Grease (depends on quantity), Tomato, Kiddies Markers, Lipstick, Crayons etc.

Rug Magic can also be used on Wool Rugs and other Natural fiber Rugs as well as Carpeted floors. Just follow the Instructions or click the link below to view the video demonstration of ScatterMats Rug Guard and the Rug Magic All Natural Cleaner in action with tomato sauce!

Demo of Scattermats Rug Guard and Spot cleaner

Floor Rugs Stain Removal General Instructions

Whatever the nature of the stain in your Floor Rug, the following general procedure should always be followed if there is a spill. Please note, however, that these are guidelines only and are not guaranteed to work. It is advisable before starting to test on a small area like a corner in case the colour may run.

1.       Act immediately

2.       Treat the stain from the outside towards the Centre.

3.       Gently remove most of the staining substance with a spoon or a knife and immediately absorb it with a clean white cloth.

4.       Identify the stain and refer to the Stain Removal Table.

5.       Before using a stain remover, test the fastness of the colour on an off-cut of carpet or in a place which is concealed. If you apply a solvent, do not pour direct on to the carpet; pour on to a piece of cloth.

6.       After the stain remover has acted, use a clean dry cloth to absorb the product which has been applied; brush against the direction of the pile.

7.       Leave to dry and do not walk on damp parts. Once your carpet or rug is dry, go over it with the vacuum cleaner

STAIN REMOVAL TABLE:

Valid for all types of carpets and floor rugs whether they are woollen rugs or made from a synthetic fibre.

Nature of Stain	Products to be Applied
Alcohol, Liqueur	Shampoo and then dab with methylated spirits.
Beer	Dab with warm water (max 50_C) to which 3% methylated spirits has been added
Biro ink	Use perchloroethylene and methylated spirits
Blood	Dab with cold water and then shampoo. If there are still traces, treat them with 5% diluted ammoniac.
Butter, Oil, Gravy and Sauces	Dab with white spirit or perchloethylene and then shampoo. If the stain persists dab with 5% diluted ammoniac.
Candle wax, paraffin	Put blotting paper over the stain and go over with a warm iron. Dab with perchloroethylene and then shampoo
Chewing Gum	Apply an anti-gum (product sold by any pharmacy or chemist) or dab with perchloroethylene
Chocolate, caramel, sweets	Dab with warm water (max 50_C) or with 5% diluted ammoniac

 

Nature of Stain	Products to be Applied
Coffee, Tea	Shampoo. If the stain persists, dab with methylated spirits or 10% diluted ammoniac
Cosmetics & medicaments	Apply white spirit or perchloroethylene and then shampoo. If the stain persists use 5% diluted ammoniac or methylated spirits
Eggs, albumin's	Dab with 5% diluted ammoniac or methylated spirits: then shampoo
Fruits, foodstuffs	Dab with warm water (max 50_C) and then shampoo
Glue, stain, varnish	Apply white spirit or perchloroethylene and then dab with warm water or shampoo.
Grass, vegetables	Moisten with methylated spirits
Ink, aniline, carbon	Remove as much as possible with blotting paper and then dab with a solution of 30% methylated spirits and 70% water: then shampoo. Pure lemon juice also gives good results
Jam, syrup, fruit juices	Dab with warm water (max 50_C). If the stain persists use white spirit or perchloroethylene
Mercurochrome	Dab with a mixture of two-thirds water and one-third methylated spirits
Mildew	Dab with an ammoniacal water solution
Milk, drinking chocolate Yogurt	Shampoo and then dab with 5% diluted ammoniac or methylated spirits. If the stain persists use perchloroethylene or white spirit
Mud	Allow to dry and then go over with the vacuum cleaner
Mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup	Use 10% diluted ammoniac and then perchloroethylene. Shampoo if necessary
Nail varnish	Dab with acetone* and then shampoo
Paint	Oil paint: dab with white spirit and then shampoo. Latex: if the stain is new, dab with cold water. An old stain is very difficult to remove. Consult a specialist
Perfume	Dab with methylated spirits
Rust	Use 3% diluted potassium oxalate* or an anti-rust product* for textiles
Sugar	Dab with warm water (max 50_C) and then shampoo
Tar, thick grease, grease for mechanical purposes Fuel oil	Dab with whited spirit or perchloroethylene and then shampoo. Repeat the action with methylated spirits and then shampoo
Tincture of iodine	Dab with pure ammoniac
Vomit, urine excrement	Dab with a mixture of 50% vinegar and 50% water, or with methylated spirits, and then shampoo
Water	Use a clean cloth to absorb as much as the water as possible and leave to dry; deal with any "haloes" by shampooing or with methylated spirits
Wax, wax polish, furniture or floor polish	Apply with spirit or perchloroethylene and then shampoo. If the stain persists: 5% diluted ammoniac or methylated spirits
Wine, lemonade	Use a mixture of 50% vinegar and 50% water and then shampoo

Cleaning Instructions for Floor Rugs

Cleaning Agents;

DETERGENT SOLUTION
Mix one of clear dishwashing liquid or detergent powder (containing no bleaches or strong alkalies) with a cup of warm (not hot) water. This solution must be well-rinsed with clear water.

VINEGAR SOLUTION
Mix 1/3 cup of white vinegar with 2/3 cup water.

DETERGENT/VINEGAR SOLUTION
Add one-tablespoon household ammonia (3% solution) with 1/2 cup of water. This solution must be neutralized with vinegar solution.

AMMONIA SOLUTION
Mix one-tablespoon household ammonia (3% solution) with 1/2 cup of water. This solution must be neutralized with vinegar solution.

SOLVENT/DRY CLEANING SOLVENT
A dry-cleaning solvent (available at your local hardware store).

Specific Stain & Substance Removal;

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
Blot up surplus. Use a detergent/vinegar solution. Work from the outer edge of the stain, using a little at a time, blotting with dry cloths when necessary.

BLOOD
Scrape up the excess with a blunt knife. Use a detergent solution, starting at the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with ammonia solution and blot dry.

CANDLE WAX
Cover with absorbent paper and use hot iron.

CHEWING GUM
Chill with an aerosol freezing agent or ice cubes in a plastic bag. Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use a dry cleaning solvent followed by a detergent/vinegar solution and blot dry.

CHOCOLATE
Scrape up the excess with a blunt knife. Use a detergent solution, starting at the outer edge and blot dry. Follow up with an ammonia solution and blot dry.

COFFEE
Blot up the excess. Use a detergent/vinegar solution, working from the outer edge, using a little at a time and blotting dry frequently.

CREAM
Blot up the excess, then use a detergent or carpet shampoo solution, followed by a solvent then blot dry.

FATS
Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use a dry cleaning solvent followed by a detergent/vinegar solution and blot dry.

FRUIT
Scrape up the excess with a blunt knife. Use a detergent solution, starting at the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with an ammonia solution and blot dry.

FRUIT JUICE
Soak with cold water and follow with a detergent or carpet shampoo solution and blot dry.

GLUE
Scrape up the excess with a blunt knife. Use a detergent solution, starting at the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with an ammonia solution and blot dry.

GRASS
Scrape up the excess with a blunt knife. Use a detergent solution, starting at the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with an ammonia solution and blot dry.

GREASE / OIL
Scrape up any excess with a blunt knife. Use dry cleaning solvent followed by detergent/vinegar solution and blot dry.

INK (fountain pen)
Pour cold water over stain and follow with detergents or carpet shampoo solution.

INK (ball point)
Use solvent, followed by alcohol or methylated spirits mineral turpentine.

INK (felt tip)
Soak with warm water, following with a detergent solution or carpet shampoo solution. Apply clear nail polish remover (preferably acetone).

TOMATO SAUCE
Soak with warm water, following with a detergent solution or carpet shampoo solution.

LIPSTICK
Scrape up the excess with a blunt knife. Use a dry cleaning solvent followed by a detergent/vinegar solution then blot dry.

LIQUID FOODS
Blot up the excess spillage. Use a detergent/vinegar solution. Work from the outer edge of the stain, using a little at a time and blotting up with dry cloths frequently.

MILK
Blot up the excess spillage. Use a detergent solution, starting at the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with ammonia solution and blot dry.

MUSTARD
Use a detergent solution or carpet shampoo solution and blot dry.

NAIL POLISH
Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use a dry cleaning solvent followed by a detergent/vinegar solution. Blot dry.

PAINT (water based)
Soak with cold water, following with a detergent or carpet shampoo solution, finishing with a solvent. Blot dry.

PAINT (oil based)
Use alcohol or methylated spirits followed by solvent and then detergent or carpet shampoo solution. Blot dry.

SALAD DRESSING
Soak with detergent or carpet shampoo solution, following with a solvent. Blot dry.

SHOE POLISH
Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use a dry cleaning solvent, followed by a detergent/vinegar solution. Blot dry.

SOFT DRINKS
Blot up the excess spillage. Use a detergent solution, starting at the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with ammonia solution and blot dry.

General Disclaimer:
The above cleaning instructions are for information only, ScatterMats Rugs & Runners takes NO Responsibility for any damage caused by use of the above.