It means taking a small part of a towel washcloth and dabbing it a number of times on your skin to dry it rather than rubbing it.
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To clean soda spill on carpet, blot up as much liquid as possible with a clean cloth or paper towel. Mix a solution of warm water and detergent, and gently blot the stain using a clean cloth. Rinse the area with clean water and blot dry.
First, apply cold detergent solution, blot. Second, apply ammonia solution, blot. Then, apply vinegar solution, blot. After that, apply pressure to the spot with a spatula or the back of a tablespoon to work spotting solution deep into spot. DO NOT SCRUB as this may cause nap distortion of the fiber. Lastly, Rinse with water, blot until dry.
Blotted is a verb. It's the past tense of blot.
To remove a bile stain from carpet, first blot the area with a clean cloth to absorb as much of the bile as possible. Then, mix one tablespoon of dish soap with two cups of cold water and gently apply the solution to the stain using a clean cloth. Blot the area again until the stain lifts, and rinse with cold water. Finally, blot with a dry cloth and allow the carpet to air dry completely.
To remove chicken bouillon from carpet, first blot the area with a clean, dry cloth to absorb excess liquid. Then, mix a solution of warm water and a few drops of dish soap, and gently apply it to the stained area using a cloth or sponge. Blot again with a clean, damp cloth to lift the stain, and finally, rinse the area with plain water and blot dry. If necessary, repeat the process until the stain is gone.
To remove white spirit from carpet, blot up as much of the spill as possible with a clean cloth. Then mix a solution of warm water and mild dish soap, apply to the stain, and blot again. Rinse with clean water and blot until the stain is gone. Allow the carpet to air dry thoroughly.
It means that the person has HIV.
Blot the area of sap with rubbing alcohol and wipe clean with a dry cloth or towel.
Wash with soap and warm water, then blot dry carefully, then disinfect and bandage.
The Blot was created in 1921.