Cleaning Solutions


Sharing is Caring! We work hard to make the most effective plant based cleaners so that you don’t have to work hard at keeping your home clean. Now that we’ve armed you with the best cleaners for the job, we’d like to share some of our cleaning expertise and “tricks of the trade” with you as well. We hope our tips for cleaning and removing stains will save you time (and frustration)!

Stain Chart

Candle Wax: Citra Solv Concentrate +

ON WASHABLE FABRIC: Remove excess wax. Apply Citra Solv to stain and let sit for 15 minutes. Using a cloth, work Citra Solv into fabric to help break up wax. Repeat process if necessary. After wax has dissipated, rinse with warm water. Wash as usual. (Check for colorfastness)

ON CARPET & UPHOLSTERY: Remove excess wax. Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit 15 minutes. Blot up with clean cloth. Repeat if necessary. After stain has dissipated, rinse with fresh water. Blot with clean cloth to remove excess product & residues. (Check for colorfastness)

ON HARD SURFACES: Remove excess wax. Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit until wax starts to break up. Wipe with a dampened clean cloth. Repeat process if necessary.

Chewing Gum: Citra Solv Concentrate +

ON WASHABLE FABRIC: Remove excess gum. Apply Citra Solv to remaining stain and let sit for 15 minutes. Using a cloth, work Citra Solv into fabric to help break up gum. Repeat process if necessary. After gum has completely dissipated, rinse with warm water. Wash as usual. (Check for colorfastness)

ON CARPET & UPHOLSTERY: Apply Citra Solv directly onto gum. Let sit 15 minutes. Blot up with clean cloth. Repeat if necessary. After gum has dissipated, rinse with fresh water. Blot with clean cloth to remove excess product & residues. (Check for colorfastness)

ON HARD SURFACES: Apply Citra Solv to gum. Let sit until gum starts to break up. Wipe with a dampened clean cloth. Repeat process if necessary.

Cigarette Smoke (Stain & Odor): CS Concentrate +

ON CARPET & UPHOLSTERY: An extraction machine is necessary to reach the fibers. Add Citra Solv to the water reservoir of the machine. Slightly reduce the amount of recommended detergent. Repeat process if necessary. (Check for colorfastness)

HARD SURFACES: Dilute Citra Solv in a bucket of water. Wash as usual.

Crayons: Citra Solv Concentrate +

ON WASHABLE FABRICS: Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water. Repeat process if necessary. Wash as usual after stain dissipates. (Check for colorfastness)

ON CARPET & UPHOLSTERY: Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit 15 minutes. Blot up with clean cloth. Repeat if necessary. After stain has dissipated, rinse with fresh water. Blot with clean cloth to remove excess product & residues. (Check for colorfastness) (Check for colorfastness)

ON HARD SURFACES: Citra Solv Concentrate diluted with water. Sponge on the crayon marks and wipe until stain has dissipated.

Decals: Citra Solv Concentrate +

Remove as much of the decal as you can. Apply Citra Solv to decal residue. Let sit until it starts to break up. Wipe with a dampened clean cloth. Repeat process if necessary.

Use Caution if Removing from Plastics

Essential Oils: Citra Solv Concentrate +

ON FABRIC - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit for 5 minutes and rinse with warm water. Repeat process if necessary. Wash as usual after stain dissipates. (Check for colorfastness)

CARPET & Upholstery - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit 5 minutes. Blot up with clean cloth. Repeat if necessary. After stain has dissipated, rinse with fresh, warm water. Blot with clean cloth to remove excess product & residues. (Check for colorfastness)

SHEETS – Pre-spot any heavily stained area 15 minutes before machine washing. Check to make sure all stains are out before drying.

Gasoline: Citra Solv Concentrate +

ON WASHABLE FABRIC - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit for 5 minutes and rinse with warm water. Repeat process if necessary. Wash as usual after stain dissipates. (Check for colorfastness)

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit 5 minutes. Blot up with clean cloth. Repeat if necessary. After stain has dissipated, rinse with fresh, warm water. Blot with clean cloth to remove excess product & residues. (Check for colorfastness)

ON HARD SURFACES: Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit until gasoline starts to break up. Wipe with a dampened clean cloth. Repeat process if necessary.

Grease: Citra Solv Concentrate +

ON FABRIC - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water. Repeat process if necessary. Wash as usual after stain dissipates. (Check for colorfastness)

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit 15 minutes. Blot up with clean cloth. Repeat if necessary. After stain has dissipated, rinse with fresh, warm water. Blot with clean cloth to remove excess product & residues. (Check for colorfastness)

ON HARD SURFACES: Dilute Citra Solv with water. Apply to grease. Let sit until grease starts to break up. Wipe with a dampened clean cloth. Repeat process if necessary.

Ink: Citra Solv Concentrate +

ON WASHABLE FABRICS: Place a cloth or paper towel underneath to catch the dissolved ink. Apply Citra Solv, let sit to dissolve ink. Reapply if necessary. Wash as usual after ink has dissipated. (Check for colorfastness)

ON CARPET & UPHOLSTERY: Apply Citra Solv. Blot ink stain gently. Ink should start to lift up. (Check for colorfastness)

HARD SURFACES: Apply Citra Solv to ink. Let sit until ink starts to break up. Wipe with a dampened clean cloth. Repeat process if necessary.

Lipstick: Citra Solv Concentrate +

ON WASHABLE FABRIC - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit for 5 minutes and rinse with warm water. Repeat process if necessary. Wash as usual after stain dissipates. (Check for colorfastness)

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit 5 minutes. Blot up with clean cloth. Repeat if necessary. After stain is removed, rinse with fresh, warm water. Blot with clean cloth to remove excess product & residues. (Check for colorfastness)

ON HARD SURFACES: Apply Citra Solv to grease. Let sit until lipstick starts to break up. Wipe with a dampened clean cloth. Repeat process if necessary.

Makeup: Citra Solv Concentrate +

ON WASHABLE FABRIC - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit for 5 minutes and rinse with warm water. Repeat process if necessary. Wash as usual after stain dissipates. (Check for colorfastness)

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit 5 minutes. Blot up with clean cloth. Repeat if necessary. After stain is removed, rinse with fresh, warm water. Blot with clean cloth to remove excess product & residues. (Check for colorfastness)

ON HARD SURFACES: Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit until makeup starts to break up. Wipe with a dampened clean cloth. Repeat process if necessary.

Oil: Citra Solv Concentrate +

ON WASHABLE FABRIC - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit for 5 minutes and rinse with warm water. Repeat process if necessary. Wash as usual after stain dissipates. (Check for colorfastness)

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit 5 minutes. Blot up with clean cloth. Repeat if necessary. After stain has dissipated, rinse with fresh, warm water. Blot with clean cloth to remove excess product & residues. (Check for colorfastness)

ON HARD SURFACES: Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit until oil starts to break up. Wipe with a dampened (warm water) clean cloth. Repeat process if necessary.

Perfume: Citra Solv Concentrate +

ON WASHABLE FABRIC - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit for 5 minutes and rinse with warm water. Repeat process if necessary. Wash as usual after stain dissipates. (Check for colorfastness)

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit 5 minutes. Blot up with clean cloth. Repeat if necessary. After stain has dissipated, rinse with fresh, warm water. Blot with clean cloth to remove excess product & residues. (Check for colorfastness)

Note: Some perfumes contain dye, which may permanently dye fabrics.

Permanent Marker: Citra Solv Concentrate +

ON WASHABLE FABRICS: Place a cloth or paper towel underneath to catch the dissolved ink. Apply Citra Solv, let sit to dissolve ink. Reapply if necessary. Wash as usual after ink has dissipated. (Check for colorfastness)

ON CARPET & UPHOLSTERY: Apply Citra Solv. Blot ink stain gently. Ink should start to lift up. After stain has dissipated, rinse with fresh, warm water. Blot with clean cloth to remove excess product & residues. (Check for colorfastness)

HARD SURFACES: Apply Citra Solv to ink. Let sit until ink starts to break up. Wipe with a dampened clean cloth. Repeat process if necessary.

Petroleum Oil: Citra Solv Concentrate +

ON WASHABLE FABRIC - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit for 5 minutes and rinse with warm water. Repeat process if necessary. Wash as usual after stain dissipates. (Check for colorfastness)

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit 5 minutes. Blot up with clean cloth. Repeat if necessary. After stain has dissipated, rinse with fresh, warm water. Blot with clean cloth to remove excess product & residues. (Check for colorfastness)

ON HARD SURFACES: Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit until oil starts to break up. Wipe with a dampened clean cloth. Repeat process if necessary.

Salad Dressing: Citra Solv Concentrate +

ON WAHSABLE FABRIC - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit for 5 minutes and rinse with warm water. Repeat process if necessary. Wash as usual after stain dissipates. (Check for colorfastness)

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit 5 minutes. Blot up with clean cloth. Repeat if necessary. After stain has dissipated, rinse with fresh, warm water. Blot with clean cloth to remove excess product & residues. (Check for colorfastness)
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Sap: Citra Solv Concentrate +

ON FABRIC - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit for 5 minutes and rinse with warm water. Repeat process if necessary. Wash as usual after stain dissipates. (Check for colorfastness)

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit 5 minutes. Blot up with clean cloth. Repeat if necessary. After stain has dissipated, rinse with fresh, warm water. Blot with clean cloth to remove excess product & residues. (Check for colorfastness)

ON HARD SURFACES: Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit until sap starts to break up. Wipe with a dampened clean cloth. Repeat process if necessary.

Shoe Polish: Citra Solv Concentrate +

ON FABRIC - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit for 5 minutes and rinse with warm water. Repeat process if necessary. Wash as usual after stain dissipates. (Check for colorfastness)

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit 5 minutes. Blot up with clean cloth. Repeat if necessary. After stain has dissipated, rinse with fresh, warm water. Blot with clean cloth to remove excess product & residues. (Check for colorfastness)

ON HARD SURFACES: Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit until shoe polish starts to break up. Wipe with a dampened clean cloth. Repeat process if necessary.

Soot: Citra Solv Concentrate +

ON FABRIC - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit for 5 minutes and rinse with warm water. Repeat process if necessary. Wash as usual after stain dissipates. (Check for colorfastness)

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit 5 minutes. Blot up with clean cloth. Repeat if necessary. After stain has dissipated, rinse with fresh, warm water. Blot with clean cloth to remove excess product & residues. (Check for colorfastness)

ON HARD SURFACES: Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit until soot starts to break up. Wipe with a dampened clean cloth. Repeat process if necessary.

Stickers: Citra Solv Concentrate +

Remove as much of the sticker as you can. Apply Citra Solv to the gummy residue. Let sit until it starts to break up. Wipe with a dampened clean cloth. Repeat process if necessary.

Use Caution if Removing from Plastics.

Tar: Citra Solv Concentrate +

ON FABRIC - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit for 5 minutes and rinse with warm water. Repeat process if necessary. Wash as usual after stain dissipates. (Check for colorfastness)

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY - Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit 5 minutes. Blot up with clean cloth. Repeat if necessary. After stain has dissipated, rinse with fresh, warm water. Blot with clean cloth to remove excess product & residues. (Check for colorfastness)

ON HARD SURFACES: Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit until tar starts to break up. Wipe with a dampened clean cloth. Repeat process if necessary.

Wax: Citra Solv Concentrate +

ON FABRIC: Remove excess wax. Apply Citra Solv to stain and let sit for 15 minutes. Using a cloth, work Citra Solv into fabric to help break up wax. Repeat process if necessary. After wax has dissipated, rinse with warm water. Wash as usual. (Check for colorfastness)

ON CARPET & UPHOLSTERY: Remove excess wax. Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit 15 minutes. Blot up with clean cloth. Repeat if necessary. After stain has dissipated, rinse with fresh water. Blot with clean cloth to remove excess product & residues. (Check for colorfastness)

ON HARD SURFACES: Remove excess wax. Apply Citra Solv to stain. Let sit until wax starts to break up. Wipe with a dampened clean cloth. Repeat process if necessary.

*Citra Solv can affect some plastics. Always test in an inconspicuous place to avoid damage.