| If you have children you appreciate the incredible | | | | remove,its important to remember to never rub a |
| value that goes along with having the proper carpet | | | | stain. Continue to blot the stain until it comes clean. |
| and rug cleaning equipment. Of course there are | | | | Rubbing will break down the fibers of your carpet |
| always situations in which you aren't exactly certain | | | | and may even spread the stain. |
| which carpet cleaning device to use. A good rule of | | | | If you have a red dye stain (as found in popsicles,cat |
| thumb is to first address the stain and then plan your | | | | food and drink mixes),use a 30/79 solution of |
| line of attack. For the most part,the smaller the stain | | | | peroxide to water. Its very important to keep in |
| the smaller the proper piece of equipment will be. | | | | mind however,that peroxide is bleach,so test a |
| Home Cures for Little Stains | | | | small,inconspicuous area of the carpet to test for |
| If you have small stains you should try using some of | | | | color fastness. Apply the mixture and wait for 30 |
| the small attachments that come with most steam | | | | minutes,and then remove as much moisture as |
| cleaning machines. These are designed for the sole | | | | possible and be sure to rinse with a water and |
| purpose of spot cleaning and should be used in order | | | | vinegar solution. If the stain is still there,add more |
| to get the maximum effectiveness from your | | | | peroxide (just a bit) and retreat. |
| equipment. | | | | One of the toughest stains to remove is that from |
| Another factor to consider is how recent the stain | | | | ink. The majority of department store and janitorial |
| you are cleaning is. Fresh spills are easiest to clean | | | | departments carry a product called DeSolvit. WD40 |
| and should be blotted in order to remove the | | | | and Orange Clean can also do wonders getting rid of |
| moisture before anything else is done. The quicker | | | | these stubborn stains. Remember to blot on,set for |
| your blot,the less likely your spot will have time to | | | | 30 minutes,and blot to remove. Rinsing with sudsy |
| set in. A word of caution however,excessive blotting | | | | water will also help. Magic markers are usually |
| can actually cause more damage to the fibers of | | | | permanent,so you may not be able to remove them. |
| your rug rather than the deep cleaning benefit most | | | | No need to be afraid of finding the right carpet and |
| people assume. | | | | rug cleaning tools for your home. If you take the |
| If you feel you need a little something in order to | | | | proper action immediately after a spot is created,you |
| get a sufficient clean you should keep a supply of | | | | can usually find all the answers you need right around |
| baking soda,vinegar,and rubbing alcohol on hand for | | | | your home to remove its unsightly scene. If all else |
| spot removal of stubborn rug stains. Also be sure to | | | | fails, commercial carpet cleaning equipment does exist |
| keep plenty of paper towels and a spray bottle on | | | | to help you out. While some may be expensive,its still |
| hand for these occasions. Amazingly enough,carpet | | | | a cheaper alternative to replacing the carpet. Just |
| and rug cleaning tools can be anything from paper | | | | remember that learning what the stain is made |
| towels to much more expensive commercial grade | | | | of,how old the stain is and of course, the size of the |
| carpet cleaning machines. | | | | stain,will help you in establishing how to get rid of the |
| While stains in your carpet and rug can be a pain to | | | | stain. |