Synthetic-Fiber Rugs

1. Vacuum any dry dirt to remove as much as possible.
2. Dip a white cloth into detergent solution (see below) and dab repeatedly, then press the cloth on the spot for a few seconds. Wait 15 minutes, then soak up the excess liquid with a dry white cloth.
3. Dip another dry white cloth in lukewarm water and dab repeatedly, then press it on the spot for a few seconds.

Natural-Fiber Rugs

1. Vacuum any dry dirt to remove as much as possible.
2. Spray the stain with detergent solution (see below), then blot with a dry white cloth.
3. Spray the stain with vinegar solution (see below), then blot with a dry white cloth.
4. Reapply the detergent solution, then blot with a dry white cloth.
5. Spray the stain with lukewarm water, then blot with a dry white cloth.

Detergent solution, for synthetic-carpet: Mix 1/4 teaspoon of a translucent liquid dishwashing detergent, such as Dawn or Joy, into 1 cup of lukewarm water.

Detergent solution for natural-fiber-carpet: Mix 1 teaspoon of translucent liquid dishwashing detergent, such as Dawn or Joy, into 1 cup of lukewarm water.

Vinegar solution for natural-fiber-carpet: Mix 1/4 cup of white vinegar with 1/4 cup of water.