You have worked hard for your home. You installed the perfect French doors interior and your wood floors are warm and inviting. Your furniture is beautiful and you have just the right carpet. You have taken care that everything stays in excellent condition. You have tirelessly reminded everyone not to bring their shoes inside your carpeted rooms.
It doesn’t take long to have a massive problem on your hands. You have a huge stain on your upholstery and you probably used the wrong cleaner. Here are some easy ways to eliminate some of the most common colors from carpets and upholstery.
- Remove excess ASAP
As soon as possible, scrape off any excess solids using a spoon or a butterknife so your cleanable spill won’t become a permanent mark. However, avoid scratching the fabric. Scratching will make getting rid of the stain more challenging, so be sure not to do any unnecessary damage.
- Apply a carpet stain remover
Stain removers are specifically designed to help remove stains from carpets. Please read the directions on your specific cleaner, but generally, you can pour the stain remover on your carpet, making sure it can get down in the fibers. Let the cleaner sit there for a little bit, then blot it up with a clean rag and wash off as much as possible with a damp cloth or sponge. Therefore, after removing the stain remover, let it dry overnight. Then vacuum it up the next day.
- Blot the stain away
An easy trick for removing common stains is to use absorbent blotting paper. Place the blotting paper on the carpet and press it down so the paint can’t be seen. Then, spray the spoiled area with some water or vacuum it up if you’ll benefit from a clean surface. Accordingly, if you try this, hold onto the paper until the carpet dries out. Make sure not to touch it again because it will leave marks on the surface. Additionally, you probably used the wrong cleaner and accidentally got the stain on your upholstery.
- Wash stains with a carpet cleaner
You can use a carpet cleaning machine to remove tougher stains or a combination of water and a rug shampoo or stain fighter. Add cleaning agents to your water and soak your rug for at least an hour. After that, vacuum up the area and dry the carpet with a clean cloth. This may be in a position to remove stains that are possible to remove. However, if you’ve got a busy schedule, this will be the most expensive alternative, so you may want to try some of the other removal ideas first.
- Try vinegar and baking soda for random old stains
A great way to remove old stains out of carpets is by mixing a cup of vinegar with two tablespoons of baking soda. Add one cup of water to your mixture and mix it real evenly. Then, blot the mixture onto the carpet in the stain. Leave it there for a couple of minutes and then blot up any excess liquid with a clean cloth. It may take a couple of tries to figure out what works best for you. However, avoid scratching the fabric. Scratching will make it more difficult to remove the stain, so be sure not to do any unnecessary damage. Also, avoid over-soaking your carpet because it’ll leave marks on the surface when you try to clean it up later.
Since getting the stain out may be difficult, you may want to hire a professional cleaning company to take care of that problem. There are many professionals available, and they can do most of the job in little time and with little work on your part. Before they begin the work, however, ask them what they are going to do and if it is safe for the fabric or carpet.
Carpet is an expensive investment for you, and, considering how much time and effort you spend having it cleaned and cared for, you need to make sure that putting the money for the carpet is worth it.