How to Get Stains Out of Carpet and Rugs
It's only a matter of time before some incident soils your carpet or area rug, and without the proper action, it could permanently leave a mark. Fortunately, it's easy to tackle those spills and keep them from becoming unsightly stains with a little knowledge and preparation.
When accidents happen, they can leave unsightly stains on carpet and rugs. However, before you start cleaning any rugs or carpet, keep in mind these bits of advice to ensure the best care for your carpeting. First, know the specific care instructions that come with your rugs or carpet to ensure you perform the correct cleaning process. Next, test your cleaning solutions on a small, less noticeable spot on your rug or carpet to make sure they don't damage the material. Lastly, for extra-tough stains, or if you're unsure of a safe way to clean your carpet or rug, don't hesitate to call professional cleaners.
How to Make a DIY Carpet Cleaner Kit
The first step to successful carpet and rug cleaning is being able to react quickly to accidents. To help you tackle spills right when they happen, put together a stain removal kit that you can access quickly when your glass of wine tips over or when your pet just can't hold it any longer. Follow these recipes for DIY stain removers, put them in labeled spray bottles, and store them with paper towels and clean rags for your own homemade carpet-cleaning kit.
Homemade Stain Removers
- Detergent Solution: 1 teaspoon clear dish detergent per 1 cup water
- Vinegar Solution: 1/2 cup white vinegar per 1/2 cup water
- Ammonia Solution: 1 tablespoon ammonia per 1/2 cup water
How to Get Blood Out of Carpet or Rugs
- 1. Dip a clean cloth in ice water and dab the stain starting from the edges.
- 2. Repeat step 1 until the stain has faded.
- 3. Spray the detergent solution on the stain until just damp and let it sit for 30 minutes.
- 4. Dab the stain with a clean rag.
- 5. Spray the ammonia solution on the stain until just damp.
- 6. Dab the spot dry with a clean rag.
How to Get Wine Out of Carpet or Rugs
- 1. Soak up as much spilled wine as you can with paper towels.
- 2. Spray the stain with the detergent solution and dab with a clean rag.
- 3. Spray the stain with the vinegar solution and dab with a clean rag.
- 4. Spray the stain with water until just damp and dab dry with a clean rag.
- 5. Repeat these steps as needed.
How to Get Vomit Out of Carpet or Rugs
- 1. Clean up any solid materials and soak up excess liquid with paper towels.
- 2. Sprinkle the area with a generous amount of baking soda and wait 30 minutes.
- 3. Vacuum the area.
- 4. Spray the stain with the detergent solution and dab dry with a clean rag.
- 5. Spray the stain with the vinegar solution and dab dry with a white rag.
How to Get Wet Paint Out of Carpet or Rugs
- 1. Gently scrape up excess paint with a spoon or butter knife.
- 2. Dab the paint with a wet rag to clean up as much as possible.
- 3. Spray the stain with the vinegar solution and dab with a clean rag.
- 4. Spray the stain with the detergent solution and dab dry with a clean rag.
- 5. Repeat these steps as needed.
How to Get Coffee Out of Carpet or Rugs
Use these steps to remove coffee from natural fibers such as cotton and wool. For synthetic fibers, only use the detergent solution after soaking up the stain.
- 1. Soak up excess liquid with paper towels.
- 2. Spray the detergent solution on the stain and dab dry with a clean rag.
- 3. Spray the vinegar solution on the stain and dab dry with a clean rag.
- 4. Repeat as necessary.
How to Get Pet Stains Out of Carpet or Rugs
Use these steps to remove pet stains from natural fibers such as cotton and wool. For synthetic fibers, only use the detergent solution after soaking up the stain.
- 1. Soak up excess liquid with paper towels.
- 2. Spray the detergent solution on the stain and dab dry with a clean rag.
- 3. Spray the ammonia solution on the stain and dab dry with a clean rag.
- 4. Spray the vinegar solution on the stain and dab dry with a clean rag.
- 5. Repeat as needed.
How to Get Ink Stains Out of Carpet or Rugs
These steps are recommended to remove ink from natural fibers such as cotton and wool.
- 1. Soak up excess liquid with paper towels.
- 2. Spray the detergent solution on the stain and dab dry with a clean rag.
- 3. Spray the ammonia solution on the stain and dab dry with a clean rag.
- 4. Spray the vinegar solution on the stain and dab dry with a clean rag.
- 5. Repeat as needed.
How to Get Grease Out of Carpet or Rugs
These steps are recommended to remove grease from natural fibers such as cotton and wool.
- 1. Soak up excess liquid with paper towels.
- 2. Spray the detergent solution on the stain and dab dry with a clean rag.
- 3. Spray the ammonia solution on the stain and dab dry with a clean rag.
- 4. Spray the vinegar solution on the stain and dab dry with a clean rag.
- 5. Repeat as needed.
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