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