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It's not uncommon to spill something on the carpet. In fact
it's just a fact of life. It's going to happen sooner or later.
But not to worry. Here are 12 tips to remove stains with carpet
cleaners. In fact sometimes you can wipe away the stain without
a commercial grade cleaner.
1. Be fast
If you are very quick you may be able to blot away the stain
before it even has a chance to set. Grab a white absorbent cloth
or tissue and use the four basic steps to remove the stain.
2. Check Color
Check to make sure the carpet is colorfast and safe to clean,
test the carpet in an area that inconspicuous before you apply
the cleaner to the stain in the carpet.
3. Dry Cleaning Solution
You can use dry cleaning solution (surgical spirt). Detergent
solution one teaspoonful of detergent to ¾ liters of warm water.
Dab Spot.
4. Vinegar
You can also use detergent and vinegar. It must be white
vinegar and not malt vinegar. Add one tablespoon of vinegar to
the detergent solution. Dab Spot.
5. Ammonia
Smelly, eye watering but very effective. Add one teaspoon of
branded household ammonia to one cup of warm water. Dab Spot.
5. Alcohol, Coffee
If the stain is alcohol, coffee, tea, liquid foods or urine
blot up the surplus spillage but do not rub it back and forth.
Use detergent and vinegar solution. Start by working from the
outside of the stain moving inward a little at a time.
Frequently blot with a dry cloth
6. Chocolate, Blood, Glue
If the stain is chocolate, sweets, blood, glue, ice cream, milk
,soft drinks or vomit you will have to clean up the excess using
a blunt knife or a putty knife. Be sure not to grind any of the
spill into the carpet. Us the detergent solution starting at the
outer edge working your way into the middle of the spill. Blot
dry and then use the ammonia solution and blot dry again.
7. Fats, Tar, Gum
If the stain is solid fats, tar, chewing gum, oil, ointment, or
shoe polish scrape up the excess with a knife or a putty
scrapper. Use the dry cleaning solution followed by the
detergent and vinegar solution and blot dry.
8. Unknown Spills
For stains or spills which you are not sure as to what they are
first scrape or blot up the excess material. Then use the dry
cleaning solvent followed by luke warm water and blot dry. If
the stain is still there treat with the detergent or the
detergent and vinegar solutions then blot dry.
9. Follow Up
All the above procedures should be followed up by a simple mix
of one part white vinegar and four parts water. Place mixture
into a spray bottle Spay over the stained area and blot dampened
area. Do not rub to remove excess moisture. White paper towels
work well. Stack 5 to 8 sheets on top of each other and blot
till dry.
If the moisture is still present stack 5 to 8 sheets of paper
towel and place over the stained area and place a heavy book on
top to help absorb the excess moisture. Leave overnight if
needed. If you are leaving it overnight be sure to change the
paper towels before bed. Repeat as often as necessary.
10. Dab and Blot
Remember always scrape solids up and blot liquid spills. Never
rub from side to side. The little effort it takes to make up the
above solutions will save you a lot of money and time. Always
remember to do a spot test on a hidden area before applying. Be
sure to dab and work in towards the center of the stain. Even if
the stain will not come out it will make it easier for the
professionals to lift it when they come to clean the carpets.
11. Store Safely
If you are making up solutions in advance be sure to mark all
containers before storing them and never leave them where young
children might get at them.
12. Scotch Guard
Your new carpet may be scotch guarded to make it stain
resistant but it is always a good idea to remove the stain with
the above treatments anyway.
If you use these 12 tips to remove stains with carpet cleaners
you can't go wrong!
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John Murray makes it easy to go through the carpet buying
process and provides tips to keep your carpet lasting long. To
learn more and receive your free mini-course visit the carpet
rugs website
About the author:
John Murray is an award winning interior designer, self taught
know-it-all and author. He makes the carpet buying process
simple and provides all the tricks and tips to keep your carpets
lasting longer, quickly & easily.
Written by: John Murray
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