| Carpet stains are unsightly and degrade | | | | vacuum works typically well for this |
| the overall quality of any carpet. This | | | | type of stain. If the juice has dried, |
| piece is about carpet cleaning and | | | | saturate it with water and life the |
| removing stains from your carpet, as | | | | excess liquid. You can mix a ½ of |
| well as helpful tips on how to do so | | | | teaspoon dish soap with 1 quart of |
| properly, keeping your carpet looking as | | | | water, apply to the stained area, and |
| new as the day you bought it. | | | | blot. Once the stain is removed rinse |
| If you have children, running around the | | | | the area. |
| house it is almost guaranteed you will | | | | Every child has accidents that will |
| incur many stains throughout the | | | | involve blood or vomit on your carpet, |
| childhood years. These stains seem to | | | | never fear help is here. This even works |
| appear out of thin air, of course there | | | | well on Catsup, blot the area well and |
| is always the "not me" monster that | | | | as much as you possibly can. Then you |
| loves to spill things. Different stains | | | | should neutralize the stain with an |
| require different measures of removal. | | | | ammonia solution. This solution should |
| The first measure to take when carpet | | | | contain 1 tablespoon of ammonia and ¾ |
| cleaning is to be aware of the | | | | cup of cold water. Mix this in a spray |
| directions from the manufacturer. If you | | | | bottle and saturate the area well, but |
| decide to use a commercial carpet | | | | ensure that you are not wetting the |
| cleaner, it is wise to make certain that | | | | carpet backing. Blot with a paper towel |
| you have taken separate measures for | | | | to remove the moisture. |
| individual stains, carpet cleaners are | | | | For those fun crayon or paint stains, |
| typically only good for deep cleaning of | | | | remove as much as you can by blotting |
| an entire carpet, not for individual | | | | with paper towels. Then apply rubbing |
| stains. | | | | alcohol to a white cloth or cotton ball |
| Here are some helpful tips that you can | | | | and blot some more. You may have to |
| try without the need for a commercial | | | | apply extra if the crayon goes deep into |
| carpet cleaner. If you have company over | | | | the pile but make sure the backing does |
| and someone accidentally spills any type | | | | not get wet. First mix up a solution of |
| of wine, soda, coffee or beer on your | | | | 1-quart water and ½-teaspoon dish soap. |
| carpet, blot the area instantly with a | | | | Then apply a small quantity of detergent |
| paper towel to remove as much of the | | | | solution to the spot. Blot to work the |
| liquid as you can. Then use a vinegar | | | | detergent into the affected area. |
| solution that contains ¼ cup of white | | | | Remember always follow the manufacturers |
| vinegar with ¾ cups of water mixed. | | | | instructions for stain removal. This |
| Soak the spot with the solution then | | | | Combined with the above carpet removal |
| blot again to remove the moisture. | | | | tips should have you lifting the |
| With juices like fruit or berries, | | | | toughest stains in no time flat. |
| remove what you can with a knife, a wet | | | | |