Specific stain spotter vs. General spotter?

[smprince1]

Was wondering if the specific stain spotters are that much more effective than the general type stain spotter.

For example, many use Folex with pretty good results on a wide type of stains. But I've had mixed results on certain types of stains using Folex. Are the specific spotters better than Folex for:

1) Coffee stains
2) Red dye type stains (fruite juice, wine, Koolaid, etc.)
3) Soda stains
4) Ink
5) etc.

I'm wondering if I should stick with 1 product for all stains (e.g. Folex) or if it's worth it to spend the money for stain spotters specific to coffee, red dye, etc.

Thanks.

[Danase]

Protein based stains come out easier with a spot remover for protein stains.

[Grouse]

Folex is a good neutral spotter with a bit of detergent in it. It is not a specific spotter.

If you are looking for an all around kit i strongly suggest following this:

Pretest Spot-Removal Procedures And Products

In an inconspicuous area (under a sofa cushion, on an area of carpet under or behind a piece of furniture), apply several drops of solution on the article and rub gently with a clean, white towel. If color transfers to cloth or a color change occurs a professional cleaner should be consulted. Apply the solution again, wait 1/2 - 1 hour, if possible, and inspect for any damaging color changes.

Do not over wet. Use small amounts of the spotting products and blot frequently. Always blot, do not rub or brush. Work from outer edge of the spot towards the center to prevent rings.

Beginning with step 1, treat the stain area with each spotting solution until the stain is removed. It may not be necessary to complete the entire series of steps. The final step is always to rinse carefully the area with water, then absorb all the remaining moisture with absorbent towels.

Be patient. Some spots respond slowly. All spots and spills cannot be removed from every fabric due to differences in fibers, dyes, construction, finishes, composition of the spills, length of time the spot has remained on the article, etc. Some stains require professional treatment.

To find the right procedure and product for cleaning various stains, choose the type of stain from the list below and select it.
Stain List
Stain Type

Recommended Products
Blood Protein & Stain Spotter, Pro Spotter, Zoop Enzyme Spotter
Butter & Margarine Citrus Gel, Solvent Spotter, Protein Stain Spotter, Pro Spotter, Fiberbuff
Browning (cellulose) Yellow Rx, All Fiber Rinse
Candle Wax Power Solvent, Citrus Gel
Catsup & Tomato Sauce Protein Stain Spotter, Pro Spotter, Zoop Enzyme Spotter, Oxy-Plus
Chewing Gum Citrus Gel
Chocolate Protein Stain Spotter, Pro Spotter, All Fiber Rinse, Zoop Enzyme Spotter
Cocktails Pro Spotter, Coffee & Tannin Spotter, All Fiber Rinse
Coffee Coffee & Tannin Spotter
Cough Syrup Pro Spotter, Zoop Enzyme Spotter, All Fiber Rinse.
Crayons Power Solvent, Citrus Gel
Eggs (Raw) Protein Stain Spotter, Zoop Enzyme Spotter, Pro Spotter
Food Coloring Pro Spotter, Red Rescue
Fruit Juice Pro Spotter, Zoop Enzyme Spotter, Oxy-Plus
Furniture Stain Power Solvent, Citrus Gel, Protein Stain Spotter
Glue (School) Pro Spotter, Protein Stain Spotter
Grass Citrus Gel, Zoop Enzyme Spotter
Gravy Protein Stain Spotter, All Fiber Rinse, Pro Spotter
Greases & Oil Solvent Spotter, Power Solvent, Citrus Gel
Ice Cream Protein & Stain Spotter, All Fiber Rinse, Zoop Enzyme Spotter
Ice Melt Buildup All Fiber Rinse
Ink (Ball Point) Ink Spot Remover, Citrus Gel, Oxy-Plus
Ink (India) Ink Spot Remover, Power Solvent, Citrus Gel
Jam & Jelly Pro Spotter, All Fiber Rinse, Protein Stain Spotter
Lipstick Power Solvent, Citrus Gel, Oxy-Plus, All Fiber Rinse
Mildew Pro Spotter, Zoop Enzyme Spotter, Oxy-Plus
Milk Protein Stain Spotter, All Fiber Rinse, Zoop Enzyme Spotter
Mucilage (Glue) Pro Spotter, Zoop Enzyme Spotter, Protein Stain Spotter
Mud Pro Spotter, Citrus Gel
Mustard Protein Stain Spotter, All Fiber Rinse, Pro Spotter, Zoop Enzyme Spotter
Nail Polish Power Solvent, Citrus Gel, All Fiber Rinse
Oils Power Solvent, Citrus Gel, Pro Spotter, All Fiber Rinse
Paint (Oil) Power Solvent, Citrus Gel, Pro Spotter
Paint (Water, Latex base) Pro Spotter, Solvent Spotter, Citrus Gel
Rubber Cement Power Solvent, Citrus Gel
Rust Prochem Rust Remover
Shoe Polish Power Solvent, Citrus Gel
Soft Drinks Pro Spotter, All Fiber Rinse
Soot Citrus Gel, Olefin Preconditioner
Tar & Asphalt Power Solvent or Solvent Spotter, Citrus Gel
Toothpaste Pro Spotter, All Fiber Rinse
Urine Pet Spotter & Deodorizer, All Fiber Rinse
Vomit Pro Spotter, Zoop Enzyme Spotter, All Fiber Rinse
Wine Pro Spotter, All Fiber Rinse
Yellowing Yellow Rx, All Fiber Rinse
Traffic Lanes Ultrapac Trafficlean or Ultrapac Trafficlean Mint Fresh, All Fiber Rinse, Dry Slurry, Clean Green
Soil Filtration Lines Filter-Out, All Fiber Rinse, Dry Slurry, Oxy-Plus

As for a spotting kit prochem spotting kit k250

I would then add Red- relief, and Stain magic from Pro's choice for red and orange dyes depending on if they are natural or synthetic food grade dyes. For yellow staining I use pro's choice urine stain remover.
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[smprince1]

Grouse,

WOW .... those are a lot of spotters!!! When it comes to carpet/upholstery cleaning you are obviously out of my league.

I was contemplating whether I wanted to add 2-3 specific spotting cleaners for coffee, red, etc. in addition to my general stain product.

[Cleaning Fool]

Anything with dyes in them Folex will have a hard time removing. Red stains, like kool-aid have red dyes in the formula, so the kool-aid turns red. Mustard is another one. Like was stated above, Red Relief and Stain Magic work well on those dye colored stains.

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