How to Spot a Spot

How to Spot a Spot

To accurately identify spots and stains, you’ll have to use your senses. There’s no magic trick to identification: it just takes a good eye, intuition, and practice. Start by running through your mental checklist:

• What does it look like?
• What does it feel like? Is it crusty, greasy, waxy, hard, etc.?
• What does it smell like? (Yes, this really helps!)

Then, note the location for context clues. For instance, if there’s a brown spot near the front door, it’s more likely to be something tracked in from the outside rather than, say, a coffee spill. Don’t be afraid to ask the customer, as it can save you a lot of time and hassle when it comes to stain assessment. Plus, it reduces the risk involved with making the wrong identification.