INTRODUCTION

The common element in spills of pancake syrup, honey, jam, jelly and similar sticky substances is lots of sugar to be removed.

If you apply too much heat to sugar, you get caramel, which is even harder to remove.  Using hot water is fine, but keep temperatures below 180°F.

Quick Guide

PROCEDURE Remove excess. Flush with hot water. Apply Avenge Neutral Spotter. Tamp Extract PRODUCTS NEEDED Bone Scraper Spotting Towel Avenge Tamping Brush Air Mover

PROCEDURE

STEP 1:
Remove excess by using a bone scraper, blunt knife or similar tool along with some white cotton spotting towels.

STEP 2:
Flush thoroughly.  Use slow wand strokes.  Follow with dry passes.

STEP 3:
Apply Avenge Neutral Spotter.

STEP 4:
Use a bone scraper to work this into the fibers or use a tamping brush and an absorbent white spotting towel.  Tamp the spot into the towel.

STEP 5:
Extract with hot water.  Keep in mind the temperature limitation of 180°F mentioned in the introduction.

CONCLUSION

Most dribbles and drips of syrup and other "stickies" should respond well to your cleaning efforts.  There are two possible exceptions.

One is old spills that have oxidized.  These may require extended dwell time to respond.  You might try covering the spot with a hot damp towel for several minutes to soften it before attempting to clean.

The other potential problem is the large spill - someone has dropped and spilled a full bottle of Mrs. Butterworth's best pancake syrup.  This may get into the carpet backing or even the pad due to the sheer volume of the spill.  Repeated flushing using the Water Claw Spot Lifter tool may get the job done.  But pad replacement might be needed.  While the carpet is turned back, be sure to clean the back side of the carpet while it is exposed.