Scotchgard protects against accidental spills and stains. It can be applied to new or freshley cleaned carpets and upholstery. Scotchgard forms a protective shield around the fibres making them significantly more resistant to oil stains, water based stains and dry soil. Scotchgard is not bullet proof, care must still be taken, but you will give your precious soft furnishings a level of extra protection. When spills and accidents do occur, the homeowner has more time to get the spot up before it stains the fibres. Scotchgard also has the ability to release stains more easily on carpet, rugs, curtains and upholstery when professionally cleaned.