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WOOL – RED WINE / STAIN REDUCTION GUIDE
This method is intended as an intensive treatment for heavily soiled or “trashed” wool carpets.
Suitable for: urine, faeces, red wine, tea, and coffee stains.
Step 1: Pre-Vacuuming
Thoroughly pre-vacuum the affected area to remove loose debris.
Ensure all dust, dirt, and particles are removed before chemical application.
Step 2: Prepare Pre-Spray Solution
Mix High Power Urine Neutraliser and Mattress Pre-Spray at spotter strength (1:1) — 1 litre of product per 1 litre of water.
Apply a small, targeted amount to the affected area only.
Use a white cotton terry towel to transfer as much residue as possible from the carpet fibres.
Step 3: Re-Application and Dwell
Once no further transfer occurs, reapply High Power Urine Neutraliser and Mattress Pre-Spray to the affected area.
Allow the solution to dwell for approximately 20 minutes to penetrate and neutralise the contaminants.
Step 4: Rinse Extraction
Prepare your rinse solution by mixing WS Stain Repel Rinse at 30ml per 10 litres of clean water.
Rinse extract the treated area carefully and methodically.
Important:
For every wet pass, follow with at least two dry passes.
Maintain uniform, straight passes to prevent pile distortion or “shark’s teeth,” which can become permanent in wool carpets.
Step 5: Repeat as Necessary
Steps 4–6 may need to be repeated multiple times to achieve further reduction of heavy staining.
Continue until no further transfer or visible staining occurs.
Step 6: Deodorisation
WS Stain Repel Rinse is effective at deodorising wool and removing odours during wet extraction.
For additional odour control, a deodoriser may be added to the rinse tank or lightly sprayed after extraction.
Step 7: Protective Coating
Once the carpet is clean and dry, apply WS Advanced Fabric Stain Protection at a 1:1 dilution.
This provides a long-lasting dirt and hydrophobic barrier, protecting the carpet from future staining.
Application can be done wet or dry, depending on the situation and equipment available.
