How to Remove Ketchup from Carpet
Ketchup contains sugars and tomato juice that is acidic in nature. The combination of the two substances makes this a difficult spot to remove.
Directions:
- Apply Matrix Release undiluted. Tamp and blot with a spotting brush and spotting towel.
- Apply Matrix Target Tannin Stain Remover undiluted. Tamp and blot with a spotting brush and a spotting towel.
- Apply Matrix Spot Out undiluted. Tamp and blot with a spotting brush and a spotting towel.
- Rinse with water.
Warning: Always test materials for colorfastness, follow label directions, and never mix products unless specified in the label directions. Each situation reacts differently and results may vary.
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Matrix® ReleaseA highly effective pre-spray for heavily soiled, greasy traffic lanes, Release also makes an excellent general-purpose spotter that may be mixed with solvents or water.
- Great pre-spray and spotter
- Removes oil and water combination stains
- pH: 9.5–10.5
- Safe for stain-resistant carpet
- Variable dilutions
Starting at $10.47
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Matrix® Spot Out SpotterSpot Out is a water-based spotter that removes even the most stubborn oil- and water-based stains fast so you can get on with your cleaning. It's our most popular all-purpose carpet spotter because it works—FAST!
- All-purpose spotter
- Removes oil- and water-based spots
- pH: 8.8
- Safe for stain-resistant carpet
- Ready to use
Starting at $8.07
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Matrix® Target Tannin Stain RemoverTarget is ideal for removing alkalines and tannin stains, such as coffee, tea, urine, perfume, and others. This acid-side spotter can also be used for correcting browning, dye reversal, and setting fugitive dyes. It is also excellent for removing ice melt residue.
- Acid spotter ideal for correcting browning
- Removes alkalines, coffee, tea, urine, and perfumes
- pH: 0.05–1.0
- Safe for stain-resistant carpet
- Dilute 2–6 ounces per gallon of water
Starting at $11.51
