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