Prompt action is important in order to avoid the spillage penetrating the pile fibres and becoming fixed.

Stain removal kits can often be obtained from carpet retailers, or you can make up your own which should contain the following items:

• a carpet shampoo for removing water-based stains
  
• a solvent for removing greasy stains
  
• a chewing gum remover (freeze or solvent type)
  
• special stain removers for ink, fruit juice, coffee, etc.
  
• white tissues for mopping up spills
  
• small sponges for applying shampoo, solvents, etc.

 When spills occur, it is important that they are cleaned up immediately!