CarpetGeneral POG Remover 9452 - Heavy Duty Carpet Stain Remover - The Ultimate Carpet Stain Solution for Residential, Industrial & Commercial Use - Paint, Oil & Grease Eliminator & Cleaner 1 Gallon

Why I reached for this remover

Paint and grease splatters are the stains I dread most. Water-based spotters usually bounce off them, agitation just smears them wider, and by the time you’ve tried three different products, the carpet looks worse than when you started. I put POG Remover 9452 through a week of real-world tests on carpet and upholstery specifically to see if it could tame those stubborn, solvent-loving stains without wrecking fibers or leaving a residue that re-soils later.

What the product is (and isn’t)

POG Remover 9452 is a heavy-duty, solvent-forward spotter designed for paint, oil, and grease. It ships as a 1-gallon jug, so you’ll be decanting into a spray bottle for day-to-day use. This isn’t a general-purpose cleaner for coffee and food; it’s a specialty tool for the stains that standard detergents don’t touch. Think acrylic craft paint, oil-based drips, thick axle grease, adhesive smears, lipstick, and some inks. It can be used on carpet, upholstery, and other surfaces, provided you spot test for colorfastness and watch dwell times.

Test setup and method

I tested on:
- Solution-dyed nylon cut pile carpet (common residential)
- Polypropylene loop entry mat (commercial-style)
- Polyester automotive carpet offcuts
- A small wool rug (pretested for colorfastness)
- Upholstery-grade polyester

Application followed a consistent routine:
1. Vacuum or dry-scrape loose debris.
2. Light spray of POG Remover 9452, targeted to the spot.
3. 30–60 seconds dwell (up to 2 minutes for hardened paint).
4. Gentle agitation with a plastic scraper or bone spatula; blot with a white cotton towel.
5. Rinse with warm water and a mild neutral detergent, then blot or extract to remove residue.

That last step matters. Solvent spotters can leave behind an oily film that attracts soil if you don’t rinse thoroughly.

Performance on different stains

• Acrylic craft paint (fresh and 24 hours dried): On nylon carpet, fresh paint released quickly—one cycle of spray, scrape, blot removed it to an invisible level. Dried paint took two passes and a bit more scraping but cleared completely without fuzzing the fibers. The key was not to overwork the pile; I used a dull scraper and kept my strokes purposeful.

• Oil-based enamel flecks: On a polypropylene entry mat, the product softened paint specks after a two-minute dwell. They lifted in flakes with minimal effort; a faint shadow lingered until I followed with a hot water rinse. Two cycles restored the area to uniform appearance.

• Motor oil and driveway grease: The remover excelled here. It liquefied oil quickly, and the towel pulled it up in dark transfers. In a high-traffic nylon section with a greasy heel mark, I needed a second application to fully break the bond at the backing. No visible pile distortion afterward.

• Adhesive smears and tape residue: On polyester upholstery, it took off adhesive gum without leaving a shiny spot. I kept the application very controlled and immediately followed with a detergent rinse to avoid haloing.

• Red wine (older spot): It lightened the stain but didn’t fully clear the tannins. A dedicated tannin remover completed the job. I’d consider POG Remover 9452 a secondary choice for beverage stains, reserved for when a spill also includes an oily component (like a vinaigrette).

• Ink and lipstick: Ballpoint ink improved but didn’t vanish in one pass; lipstick came out almost entirely with a second blotting cycle. As always with dyes, a careful pretest is essential.

• Wool rug caution: On a small, tightly woven wool sample, a brief 20–30 second dwell followed by immediate blotting and a cool rinse lifted a greasy footprint. I kept exposure short to avoid dye movement and would not use this product on wool without a strict spot test and minimal contact time.

Ease of use

The workflow is straightforward: spray, wait briefly, scrape, blot, rinse. The short dwell times mean you’re not babysitting spots for long. I appreciated how little physical scrubbing was needed; scraping to shear the softened contaminant off the fiber is far kinder to pile than brushing. Decanting from a gallon is standard in professional settings, but homeowners will want a chemical-resistant spray bottle with a fine pattern to avoid over-wetting.

Residue and re-soiling

On my first pass with motor oil, I skipped the rinse to see what would happen. By the next day, the spot had a slightly dull look as light dust clung to remaining solvent film. A quick detergent rinse corrected it and it stayed clean. Since then, I’ve treated rinsing as non-negotiable. If you have an extractor, one or two clear-water passes finish the job and minimize any halo.

Odor and safety

There’s a noticeable solvent odor. I worked with windows open and wore nitrile gloves. Ventilation is important, especially on larger jobs. I avoided use on delicate natural fibers beyond a controlled test, and I did not use it on latex-backed rugs where solvents might soften adhesives. As always, follow the label and do a colorfastness test on an inconspicuous area.

Coverage and efficiency

A little goes a long way. Spot work typically uses light, targeted sprays, and I barely dented the gallon after multiple tests across a week. For facilities, the volume makes sense. For a homeowner facing a one-time project (say, a paint mishap), it’s more product than you’ll need immediately, but you’ll appreciate having it on the shelf for future incidents. Decanting in smaller, well-sealed bottles will help extend usability.

Where it shines

• Breaking down oil, grease, and many paints quickly, with minimal agitation
• Working across common synthetic carpet fibers without fuzzing or matting when used correctly
• Removing adhesive residues on upholstery without leaving shiny aftermath when followed by a rinse
• Short dwell times that keep stains from spreading

Where it struggles

• Tannin and dye-based stains like wine benefit more from a dedicated tannin remover; consider this a supplemental tool there
• Extremely old, deeply embedded paint in dense loop pile may require multiple cycles and patient scraping
• Rinse is essential; skipping it can lead to minor re-soiling halos
• The solvent odor means ventilation is necessary, so it’s not ideal for use in tight, unventilated spaces

Practical tips for best results

• Always pretest for colorfastness and fiber reaction.
• Use a plastic scraper or bone spatula; avoid metal blades that can cut fibers.
• Work from the outside of the spot toward the center to prevent spreading.
• Keep dwell times short at first; you can always apply a second cycle.
• Blot with clean white towels to monitor transfer.
• Rinse with a mild neutral detergent or extract with clean water to remove residue.
• For multi-component stains (grease plus tannin), treat the oily component first with POG Remover 9452, then follow with the appropriate specialty spotter.

Value and who it’s for

POG Remover 9452 hits a sweet spot for contractors, custodial teams, and serious DIYers who routinely face paint, oil, and grease. The gallon format is economical over time and pairs well with an extractor in a pro workflow. If you’re a homeowner needing a one-off fix for a paint spill, this will do the job—and you’ll have plenty left—but the size may feel excessive unless you anticipate future use.

Final recommendation

I recommend POG Remover 9452 for anyone who needs a dependable, heavy-duty solution for paint, oil, and grease on carpet and upholstery. In my testing, it consistently softened and lifted stubborn contaminants with short dwell times and minimal agitation, restoring fibers without damage when I followed up with a proper rinse. It’s not a one-bottle answer to every stain—tannins still call for a different chemistry—and it demands good ventilation and attention to rinsing. But as a specialty tool in a cleaning kit, it earns its keep, particularly for pros and homeowners who want a reliable way to rescue surfaces from the toughest, solvent-loving stains.