Step 1 Place an absorbent white cloth beneath stain. Stains can spread while being treated, so you need somewhere for the stain to go when you remove it from the material you are treating. Step 2 Do not dilute formula. Apply solution directly to stain. Step 3 Tap stain with your finger, pushing it onto the cloth beneath it. Rinse with warm water. If you let the stained area dry out without rinsing, the stain can reappear. Staying True to the Mission When you have a clean home, you feel proud. When you defeat a stubborn stain, you feel victorious. We develop products that help homeowners achieve those rewarding feelings, and believe that ingredient transparency is one of the keys to that confidence. The Carbona Way Solving Stain Moments Here’s the thing: a multi-purpose product isn’t going to cut it when it comes to removing your stains. That’s where our products shine. They’re different. Each is formulated to remove specific stains (as well as the worry-filled “NOOOO!” moment that comes with them). Stain Devils are not a pre-wash. For best results, you need to treat each stain completely, before laundering and drying. Carbona Stain Devils have not been tested for use on carpeting. However, we have had many consumers use them on their carpeting with great success. Doing so is at your own discretion. Stain Devils are not a pre-wash. For best results, you need to treat each stain completely, before laundering and drying.