General
Spotting Procedure |
1 |
Prepare supplies and equipment |
2 |
Test for colourfastness |
3 |
Remove excess spotting
soil using spoon or towel. |
4 |
Blot with water first
(except if oil or ink). This may remove
the spot |
5 |
Apply spotting fluid (follow
label instructions). Give this some
dwell time which will allow the fluid
to react with the spot. Agitate with
bone scraper if needed. |
6 |
Blot using clean white
absorbent towels making sure to apply
pressure with finger tips or the palm
of your hand. As the spot transfers
onto the cloth, keep moving to a clean
part and keep blotting. |
7 |
Reapply spotting fluid
and blot if needed. |
8 |
Apply rinse water (this
step may not be needed with some products) |
9 |
Blot rinse water with
clean absorbent towels removing as much
moisture as possible |
10 |
Brush fibers into upright
position and let air dry. |
