Stain Removal Tips - Sharper Image Steam Wizard SM420 Instructions Manual

Always test clean a small section of the stained area first. Most cleaning agents will do damage to certain fabrics or dyes.
For most fresh spills, remove as much liquid as possible, as quickly
as possible. Use the Steam Wizard vacuum to extract liquid from
the carpet or upholstery before preparing to steam clean.
The exception to this is strong acids which should be flushed with
water if possible, and then neutralized by sprinkling baking soda
or ammonia solution onto the spill area. Acids are dangerous and
it may be hard to prevent some damage from happening. Do not
vacuum acid or allow it to dry until it has been neutralized.
Once most of the liquid is removed, the risk of a serious stain is
greatly slowed down. Consider the best alternatives for removing
the remainder of the spill and get started.
Avoid mixing cleaning solutions or agents other than with water,
if you choose to use them. Some combinations can be deadly to
you as well as your carpet.
Once you have removed the liquid from a spill, don't add water
until you are steam cleaning the area. Water will reactivate the
stain and soak it deeper into the fabric.
Always first try to clean the spill with steam only. In most cases
the steam will be able to eliminate the spill with the lowest possible
risk for permanent damage. Boost your cleaning power by using
a spray bottle to mist over the soiled area with a cleaning agent.
Let the mist settle on the stain for a minute and then clean with
the Steam Wizard. Use cleaning agents only as a last resort.

STAIN REMOVAL TIPS

Tough Stains and Suggested Agents for Cleaning
Spray a mist of the cleaning agent into the stain and then spray-
steam clean after a few minutes. Finish by vacuuming up any
remaining liquid. Remove all agents before they dry into fabric.
Type of stain
Food products
Beer or soda
Bleach
Blood
Chocolate
Coffee/Tea
Egg
Fruit / Juice
Grease / Oil
Milk / Cream
Mud / Dirt
Mustard
Soft Drinks
Syrup
Never use more than one chemical or cleaning agent on a stain.
Only use water or steam to remove stains treated with baking soda.
When flushing with water, vacuum up immediately. Do not soak.
Best reaction
Don't allow to dry
Don't allow to dry
Don't wait
Don't use hot water spray
Don't allow to dry
Don't allow to set
Don't use hot water or steam Enzyme detergent
Don't use oil-based soaps
Don't rub the stain
Don't allow to set
Allow to dry, brush, vacuum, then steam-clean.
Don't wait
Don't wait
Don't allow to heat-dry
Optional agent
Enzyme detergent
Diluted vinegar
Flush with water
Enzyme detergent
Diluted ammonia
Laundry pre-treat
Diluted vinegar
Enzyme detergent
Diluted vinegar
Diluted vinegar
Diluted ammonia
Laundry pre-treat