Most Common Spots, Spills, & Stains - Oil or Water Based Guide

April 14, 2021

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 Keeping your workplace clean is more than a nice-to-have. It conveys to employees and customers your level of professionalism. Spots and stains present a challenge.

Protect Your Investment and Make the Right First Impression


Flooring and carpeting take up a huge amount of visual real estate in your workplace. Are spots, spills and stains taking the spotlight? They are often the  first thing visitors notice about your business. Left untreated, spots and stains on carpets have the potential to create a negative impression of your business, school or commercial building.

*These items can chemically damage carpet fibers which may require a professional's assistance. Please be EXTREMELY careful with ink. For larger spills call 800-674-9412 to find your local System4 IPS representative.

Most Common Spots, Stains and Spills


We all know this list of headaches. Don't let them dwell. Be prepared. Learn the best ways to clean them. Download our free Spots, Stains and Spills GUIDE. Understand how to deal with them .
  • Chocolate/Cola
  • Gum
  • Ketchup/Coffee/Milk/Blood
  • Magic Marker
  • Mud
  • Pen Stain/Paint/Grease/Oil/Lipstick
  • Pet Urine
  • Red Wine
  • Other Red Dye Stains
  • Tomato Spaghetti Sauce

    Print the guide and post it at your business, workplace or facility     .

System4 IPS proudly serves Rhode Island, Connecticut, and neighboring areas in Massachusetts.

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