Attend to the spill or stain as quickly as possible to minimize the risk of permanent damage. To clean a spill, place a damp chamois or paper towel over the spill and apply reasonable pressure to draw up as much of the stain as possible. If the stain is still apparent, passing water through the rug will help ensure the entire stain is removed. The area may be saturated with any amount of water in order to achieve this, provided there is room to drain or a towel to absorb the liquid. First, place a towel or grouping of paper towels underneath the area of the rug with the stain. Slowly pass water from the top of the rug to the towels underneath in order to absorb the stain, patting gently. Avoid rubbing, as this will disturb the fiber.