No matter how protective you are of your carpet, stains are bound to happen. What do you do? Grab a paper towel and begin frantically rubbing the carpet? Not so fast – rubbing the stain will only spread it and cause it to set faster. For easy and complete removal of stains from your home's carpet, use the following 4-step method:
- Immediately, gently blot the stain with a dry towel. Rubbing the stain only spreads it and makes it more difficult to remove later on.
- Combine ¼ cup of white vinegar, 1 tablespoon of Dawn dish soap, and warm water in a spray bottle. If you don't have these particular items, the white vinegar can be substituted with white wine, and the Dawn can be replaced by any other gentle, non-bleach detergent.
- Liberally spray the stain and let soak for 10 minutes. Your carpet should be soaked with the cleaning solution by the time you are done spraying.
- After letting the solution sit for 10 minutes, blot the stain with a dry towel until it is removed. If the towel becomes saturated with moisture, use a new one until the stain is completely gone.
This
method works for most common household stains including coffee,
kool-aid, and pet accidents. If you followed these steps and the
stain is still present, call the Maids of Dallas at (972) 437-6253
for a free carpet cleaning quote. For more information about The
Maids of Dallas, please visit our website or like our Facebook page.
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