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Some Helpful Tips from Swan's:
 
The following four solutions will be required together with some white absorbent cloth or tissue.
 
Detergent Solution: SWAN’S HOME PRO-SPOTTER or substitute one teaspoon   of liquid dishwashing detergent to 1/2 pint of warm water.
Detergent/Vinegar Solution: Add one tablespoon of White Vinegar to the Detergent Solution.
Ammonia Solution: One tablespoon of white household ammonia to one cup of warm water. (Refrain from a stronger ammonia solution on wool carpet.)
Dry Cleaning Solvent: Such as Energine. (Found at most hardware stores)

Test the solutions on a small, inconspicuous area, then tackle the stain by working from the outer edge toward the center. Always rinse with plain water between steps.
 
 What to do:
Alcohol/WinesBlot up the surplus spillage. Use Detergent/Vinegar Solution. Work from the outer edge of the stain, using a little at a time and blotting up with a dry cloth frequently. 
BloodScrape us excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent Solution, starting at the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with Ammonia Solution. Blot dry. 
Chewing GumScrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar Solution. Blot dry. 

Chocolate

Scrape us excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent Solution, followed by vinegar. Work from the outer edge of the stain, using a little at a time. Blot with dry cloths frequently. 
Coffee/TeaBlot up surplus spillage. Use Detergetn Solution, followed by vinegar. Work from the outer edge of the stain, using a little at at time. Blot dry with cloths frequently. 
EggScrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent Solution, starting at the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with Ammonia Solution. Blot dry. 
FatsScrape up with blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent Followed by Detergent/Vinegar Solution. Blot dry. 
FruitScrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent Solution, starting at the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with Ammonia Solution. Blot Dry. 
Glue Scrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent Solution, starting at the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with Ammonia Solution. Blot dry.
Gravy Scrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent Solution, starting at the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with Ammonia Solution. Blot dry.
Grease Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar Solution. Blot Dry.
Lip StickScrape up with blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar Solution. Blot dry. 
Liquid FoodsBlot up surplus spillage. Use Detergent Solution, followed by vinegar. Work from the outer edge of the stain, using a little at a time. Blot with dry cloths frequently.
Milk Blot up surplus spillage. Use Detergent Solution starting at the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with Ammonia Solution. Blot dry.
Nail PolishScrape up with blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar Solution. Blot dry.
Oil/TarScrape up with blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar Solution. Blot dry.
PerfumeBlot up surplus spillage. Use Detergent/Vinegar Solution, work from the outer edge of the stain, using a little at a time and blotting up with dry cloths frequently.
Shoe Polish Scrape up with blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar Solution. Blot dry.
Soft Drinks Blot up surplus spillage. Use Detergent Solution starting at the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with Ammonia Solution. Blot dry.
Solids Scrape up with blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar Solution. Blot dry.
UrineBlot up the surplus spillage. Use Detergent/Vinegar Solution, work from the outer edge of the stain, using a little at a time and blotting up with dry cloths frequently.
Vomit

 Scrape up with blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar Solution. Blot dry.

WaxScrape up with a blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar Solution. Blot dry. 
We hereby speciafically disclaim any and all liability expressed or implied from the use of the above methods. Recipients of this information acknowledge full responsibility for any damages or problems caused by the use of the above methods.