The Right Stain. The Right Solution.

Different stains require different treatments.

The Research Product Stain Guide helps cleaning professionals identify common carpet stains and select the appropriate spotter for the job.

From everyday spills and food stains to rust, browning and colour marks, use the guide to quickly narrow down the right solution.

Stain Guide 

Recommended Products 

General Spot and Stain Removal 

• Quick-acting solution for everyday spots and stains on carpets and upholstery.

• Safe for use on wool fibres and suitable for a wide range of stain types.

Unbelievable

A ready-to-use, pH-neutral spot and stain remover for carpets and upholstery, designed to tackle a wide range of everyday stains while being safe for wool fibres.

Solvent Soluble Stains

• Tar
• Oil Paint
• Lipstick
• Chewing Gum
• Food Oils

• Grease
• Candle Wax
• Crayon
• Marking Pen
• Shoe Polish

Grease Release

A high-performance spotter formulated to break down oily and solvent-soluble stains, including inks, paints, adhesives and grease.

Tannin Stains From the Ground

• Red Wine
• Soft Drink
• Urine (Fresh)
• Orange Juice
• Tomato Sauce

• Coffee/Tea
• Red Ink
• Grass
• Syrup
• Medicines

Coffee Break

A low-pH spotter designed to remove coffee, tannin, red wine and juice stains while helping protect carpet fibres from high alkalinity.

Protein Stains

• Eggs
• Vomit
• Blood
• Mayonnaise
• Milk

• Blue/Green Dye
• Ink
• Chocolate
• Cheese
• General Food Spills

Sensation

A specialist spotter for protein-based stains, helping remove food and biological spills from synthetic carpet fibres.

Rust Stains

• Rust
• Water Stains
• Mineral Deposit
• Plot Plant Overflow

Trusty

A specialist spotter for removing rust and selected water-based stains from carpet and upholstery, suitable for both wool and synthetic fibres.

Browning and Colour Stains

• Used to remove final trace of colour from: orange juice, urine and medicines
• Plus, prevents popping in traffic lanes

Browning Treatment

A fast-acting, no-rinse spotter for removing browning and colour-related stains, including stubborn traces left after previous treatments.

Take the Guesswork Out of Stain Removal

Identify the stain. 

Choose the right Research Product solution. 

Get back to clean.