Carpet stains can be an eyesore and very difficult to remove. It doesn’t matter how careful you are, carpet stains are inevitable. It’s almost impossible to avoid them. Most of the time, people try and get rid of stains on their own and will turn to professionals when they aren’t successful. This can make a stain even harder to remove if you’ve made worse or damage the carpet in your efforts. The right cleaners and techniques will come in handy and be more successful when tackling a stubborn stain.
Best Carpet Stain Removal
1. Water-soluble stains should be treated with water first. Many stains are water-soluble and should be treated with water. These stains include cola, washable ink, mud, milk, ice cream, food colors and candy. When you discover these stains on your carpet, treat them with water first because they are naturally water-soluble. These stains will get lighter when blotted with clean water and a cloth. You can then retreat the stain with a solution of water, white vinegar and detergent. You will have a very good chance at removing these types of stain with this method. If you are unsuccessful, you can contact professionals to remove the stain.
2. Treat coffee and tea stains with beer. Besides being a favorite drink to many, beer can be used to treat carpet stains. Beer works great on coffee and tea stains. If your carpet is prone to these stains, then make sure you have beer on hand to help remove them. Beer acts like a natural cleaner for these particular stains and can make them disappear. After you have used beer you can use a solution of soap and water and blot the area. Rinse with clean water blot until it’s dry. Really old stain may require help from professionals.
3. Treat stains with vinegar. Vinegar can act like a natural cleaner, if it’s paired with baking soda, lemon juice and/or salt. Doing so can double its power to remove stains. Vinegar contains cleaning properties that can safely remove stains and leave your carpet looking as good as new. Many professionals will use vinegar to treat stains, so there must be something to its stain removing power.
Additional Carpet Stain Removal Tips
Some stains can’t be removed completely, but they can be less noticeable. Do not wait. Treat stains as quickly as you can. Scoop up solids and use a clean white cloth, not a colored one, to absorb liquids. DO NOT scrub! Scrubbing will only drive the stain further into the carpet fibers and damage them. Don’t over-wet the carpet as too much moisture can damage the backing of your carpet. Only use as much water and cleaning solution necessary to remove the stain and test any cleaning solution you intend to use on a hidden area of carpet to make sure it won’t affect your carpet. Always work a stain from the outer edge toward the middle.
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