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We could all use carpet cleaning tips since cleaning
stains from your carpet can be tricky. When you
first notice a stain or have spilled something
on your carpet, it is best to remove the stain
right away.
The #1 carpet cleaning tip is you can remove stains and spills easier when they
are treated right away, as opposed to when they
have set in to the fibers of your carpet.
Before applying a carpet-cleaning product to your
carpet, make sure to test the product in an area
of your carpet that will not always be seen.
The test will ensure that the carpet cleaner will
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After you
have applied the carpet cleaning solution, make sure
not to rub the stain. You can get rid of the stain or
spill on your carpet by working it from outside the
stain toward the inside of the stain. This will insure
that you do not spread the stain to surrounding areas
of your carpet.
Once you have scrubbed the stain, blot the area dry
with a clean and dry towel. This is a basic cleaning
method for all stains, but here are some carpet cleaning tips on removing
specific stains and spills from your carpet.
- Acid stains. Substances like
drain cleaner and vinegar contain acid that can
damage your carpet. Acid spills on your carpet need
fast attention. To clean an acid stain, first dilute
the stain with a mixture of baking soda and water
or club soda. Next, apply a solution of 10 parts
water and one part ammonia to the acid stain. Rinse
the stain with cold water and let it dry. When the
carpet is dry, gently vacuum the once stained area
of the carpet.
- Alcoholic beverages. If you
spill an alcoholic beverage on your carpet, quickly
dilute the stain with cold water. Next, try to absorb
the excess liquid with a towel. Then mix a solution
of 1 teaspoon of mild detergent, 1 teaspoon of white
vinegar and 1 quart of warm water. Apply the solution
to the alcoholic beverage stain and let the carpet
dry. When the spot is dry, vacuum the carpet gently.
- Blood stains. If you have a
bloodstain on your carpet, try to absorb as much
of the blood as you can. Mix a solution of 1 teaspoon
of mild detergent, 1 teaspoon of vinegar and 1 quart
of warm water. Apply the mixture to the bloodstain
and allow the area to dry. Next, apply dry-cleaning
fluid to the area, and vacuum the area once the
spot is dry.
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- Butter. If you happen
to spill butter on your carpet, try to scrape
up as much of the butter as you can. Apply
a dry-cleaning fluid to the area and then
allow the carpet to dry.
If the butter stain remains on the area of
carpet, repeat the procedure and vacuum gently
once the area has dried.
- Candle wax. Getting candle
wax out of your carpet can be tricky. To remove
the candle wax stain, get and ice cube and
press it on the affected area.
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Pretty soon, the candle wax will start to harden.
When the candle wax has hardened, the wax can then
be pulled off the carpet.
- Chewing gum. If you happen to
get chewing gum on your carpet, you can harden the
chewing gum with an ice cube. Press the ice cube
against the chewing gum until it hardens. When the
chewing gum hardens, the gum can be pulled from
the carpet.
- Chocolate. If you get a chocolate
stain on your carpet, try to scrape as much chocolate
from the carpet as you can immediately. Create a
mixture of 1 teaspoon of mild detergent, 1 teaspoon
of vinegar and 1 quart of warm water. Apply the
solution to the area and rinse with cold water.
When the area is dry vacuum the carpet gently.
- Coffee. When you spill coffee
on your carpet, blot the spot immediately. Apply
a solution of mild detergent, vinegar and warm water
to the coffee stain and let it dry. Once the area
is dry, apply a dry-cleaning fluid to the area.
When the area is dry, vacuum the carpet.
- Crayon. Begin by scraping away
any excess crayon. You can also remove the crayon
by applying a blotter over the crayon and then press
it with a warm iron until the blotter absorbs the
melted crayon. Make sure to move the blotter frequently
to prevent it from becoming oversaturated. Once
you have done this, apply a dry cleaning fluid to
the area and allow it to dry. Once the area is dry,
vacuum the carpet gently.
- Mud. Allow the mud on the carpet
to dry completely and then scrap of as much as possible.
Mix a solution of mild detergent, white vinegar
and warm water and then apply to the affected area.
Let the carpet dry. If the mud stain is still on
the carpet, apply a dry cleaning fluid to the stain
and blot the area dry. Allow the area to dry and
vacuum gently.
- Soft drinks. The dyes in soft
drinks can permanently stain your carpet if the
spill is not cleaned up fast. Start by blotting
up the spilled soft drink. Then mix a solution of
detergent, white vinegar and warm water and apply
the solution to the spill. Let the carpet dry. If
the stain still remains on the carpet, repeat the
procedure and vacuum the carpet after the area is
dry.
- Urine. Mix together 1 teaspoon
of mild detergent, 1 teaspoon of white vinegar and
1 quart of warm water. Apply the solution to the
affected area. Repeat the procedure until the urine
stain is removed. Once the area is dry, vacuum the
area gently.
- Vomit. Immediately start by
blotting as much of the vomit as possible. Then
continue by diluting the spot with a mixture of
baking soda and water or club soda. Next, apply
a solution of 10 parts water and one part ammonia
to the spot. Rinse the area with cold water and
let it dry. Once the area is dry, vacuum the area.
- Wine. When red wine is spilled
on your carpet, dilute the stain with white wine.
Once you have diluted the stain, clean the area
with cold water and cover it with table salt. When
about 10 minutes and then vacuum up the salt.
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