Tips for Removing The Top 10 Toughest Stains from Carpets & Rugs
We’ve all been there… spills, accidents, and overall messes. Stains happen, but there are ways of addressing tough stains in your home’s carpeting and rugs. Below are the top 10 toughest stains to remove, and quick tips on how to address them before the stain sets. For same-day or next day carpet & rug cleaning contact us today!
Red Wine Stains:
Few things can spoil a perfectly good evening like spilling your red wine. When this unfortunate occurance happens the key is to act quickly before the stain fully sets.
- Blot up as much of the wine as possible with a clean cloth.
- Mix a solution of dishwashing detergent and water, then apply it to the stain.
- Blot the area with a clean cloth until the stain is lifted. Rinse with water and blot dry.
- Repeat as needed.
Coffee Stains:
- Blot up excess coffee with a clean cloth.
- Mix equal parts vinegar and water, then apply it to the stain.
- Blot the area with a clean cloth until the stain is removed. Rinse with water and blot dry.
Pet Urine Stains:
- Blot up the urine with a clean cloth and rinse the area with water.
- Apply a mixture of white vinegar and water to neutralize the odor.
- Blot the area with a clean cloth until dry, then sprinkle baking soda over the spot and let it sit for a few hours before vacuuming.
- Repeat as needed
Blood Stains:
- Blot up excess blood with a clean cloth.
- Mix cold water and dish soap, then apply it to the stain.
- Blot the area with a clean cloth until the stain is lifted. Rinse with cold water and blot dry.
Ink Stains:
- Dab the ink stain with a clean cloth soaked in rubbing alcohol.
- Blot the area gently until the ink begins to lift.
- Repeat as necessary until the stain is removed, then rinse with water and blot dry
Grease and Oil Stains:
- Sprinkle baking soda or cornstarch over the stain to absorb excess oil.
- Let it sit for a few hours, then vacuum the powder.
- Apply a small amount of dish soap to the stain and gently blot with a clean cloth. Rinse with water and blot dry.
Chocolate Stains:
- Scrape off excess chocolate with a spoon or knife.
- Mix a solution of dish soap and water, then apply it to the stain.
- Blot the area with a clean cloth until the stain is lifted. Rinse with water and blot dry.
Tomato Sauce Stains:
- Blot up excess sauce with a clean cloth.
- Mix a solution of vinegar and water, then apply it to the stain.
- Blot the area with a clean cloth until the stain is removed. Rinse with water and blot dry.
Mud and Dirt Stains:
- Allow the mud to dry completely, then vacuum up as much as possible.
- Mix dish soap and water, then apply it to the stain.
- Blot the area with a clean cloth until the stain is lifted. Rinse with water and blot dry.
Candle Wax Stains:
- Scrape off excess wax with a spoon or knife.
- Place a clean cloth over the wax stain and iron on a low heat setting to melt the wax.
- Blot the area with a clean cloth to absorb the melted wax. Repeat as necessary until the stain is removed.
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