Oops – Accidents do happen!
At Doll Bros, we go into approximately 1,000 homes a year and we see where our clients could benefit from stain removal techniques. There is no one cure all for the hundreds of different staining conditions but, there are certain steps that you can take that will put you on the right path to success.
Below you’ll find a solution to the most common stains on your carpeting or your upholstered furniture.
Carpet Stain Removal Tips
Tomatoe Sauce
Step #1: Pick up and remove as much as the material as you can. DO NOT rub it into the carpet pile. Use a paper towel, use a butter knife, use whatever you can to lift as much of the material as you can out of the carpet.
Step #2; Saturate the stain with water, use your fingers and lightly message the water into the stain and then blot dry with paper towels. Repeat this process until there is no sauce on the paper towel. Take your time, this is a very important step.
Step #3: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #4: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #5 the next day.
Step #5: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Popsicle Stains
Step #1; Saturate the stain with water, use your fingers and lightly message the water into the stain and then blot dry with paper towels. Repeat this process until there is no food coloring on the paper towel. Take your time, this is a very important step.
Step #2: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #3: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #4 the next day.
Step #4: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Tea
Step #1: Blot with a white paper towel to remove as much of the stain as possible then neutralize the stain with a white vinegar solution of (1/4 cup WHITE vinegar to 1/2 cup of water). if you do not have WHITE vinegar, just use water.
Step #2: Saturate the stain with the white vinegar solution, using a spray bottle and blot with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Step #3: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #4: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #5 the next day.
Step #5: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Salad Dressing
Step #1: Blot with a white paper towel to remove as much of the stain as possible then neutralize the stain with a ammonia solution of (1) tablespoon of clear household ammonia to 1/2 cup of water). Saturate spot with the ammonia solution using a spray bottle “Do not over wet the fiber, Do not get the carpet backing wet” if you do not have Ammonia, just use water.
Step #2: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #3: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #4 the next day.
Step #4: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Mustard Stain
This will most likely be the most difficult stain for you to remove. My first advice would be for you to call a professional.
Step #1: Pick up, lift out, and remove as much of the mustard as you possibly can “without smearing” it into the carpet pile.
Step #2: Dampen the stain with water, and lightly blot out onto a paper towel. Repeat this process until all the mustard has been blotted into the paper towel.
Step #3: Dampen the stain with water, fold a few paper towels and lay it on top of the stain. Put a heavy object on top of the paper towel (like a brick) and let it stand until the next day.
Step #4: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #5: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #6 the next day.
Step #6: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Milk
Step #1: Blot dry with a paper towel to remove as much liquid as you can.
Step #2: Saturate the stain and neutralize it with water, using a spray bottle and blot with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Step #3: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #4: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels.
Step #5: Dampen the stain with water, fold a few paper towels and lay it on top of the stain. Put a heavy object on top of the paper towel (like a brick) and let it stand until the next day.
Step #6: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Beer
Oh no, not the beer!
Step #1: Using paper towels, blot up all the moisture that you possibly can.
Step #2; Saturate the stain with water, use your fingers and lightly message the water into the stain and then blot dry with paper towels. Repeat this process one more time. Take your time, this is a very important step.
Step #3: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #4: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #5 the next day.
Step #5: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Coffee
Step #1: Blot with a white paper towel to remove as much of the stain as possible then neutralize the stain with a white vinegar solution of (1/4 cup WHITE vinegar to 1/2 cup of water). if you do not have WHITE vinegar, just use water.
Step #2: Saturate the stain with the white vinegar solution, using a spray bottle and blot with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Step #3: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #4: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #5 the next day.
Step #5: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Red and White Wine
Two different wines = two different techniques
Red Wine:
Step #1: Blot up the Red Wine stain on your carpet using paper towels. Apply new paper towels and continue to blot until no more Red Wine transfers to the paper towels.
Step #2: Neutralize the stain with Tonic Water and blot until there is no moisture on the paper towels.
Step #3: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #4: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #5 the next day.
step #5: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
White Wine: The only thing that changes from the steps listed above is Step #2 and Step #3
Step #2: Mix 2 cups of warm water with 1 tbsp. each of dish washing liquid and white vinegar.
Step #3: Alternate between blotting the white wine stain in your carpet with a sponge dampened with the vinegar and detergent solution and dabbing at it with a dry cloth. Continue to alternate between cleaning and drying until you see the white wine stain lift.
Alcholic Drinks
Step #1: Blot up the Alcholic stain on your carpet using paper towels. Apply new paper towels and continue to blot until no more moisture transfers to the paper towels.
Step #2: Neutralize the stain with Tonic Water and blot until until there is no moisture on the paper towels.
Step #3: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #4: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #5 the next day.
step #5: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Ice Cream
On no, not the dessert!
Step #1: Pick up and remove as much as the material as you can. DO NOT rub it into the carpet pile. Use a paper towel, use a spoon, use whatever you can to lift as much of the material as you can out of the carpet.
Step #2; Saturate the stain with water, use your fingers and lightly message the water into the stain and then blot dry with paper towels. Repeat this process until there is no ice cream on the paper towel. Take your time, this is a very important step.
Step #3: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #4: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #5 the next day.
Step #5: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Ketchup
The all American stain
Step #1: Blot with a white paper towel to remove as much of the stain as possible then neutralize the stain with a ammonia solution of (1) tablespoon of clear household ammonia to 1/2 cup of water). Saturate spot with the ammonia solution using a spray bottle “Do not over wet the fiber, Do not get the carpet backing wet” if you do not have Ammonia, just use water.
Step #2: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #3: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #4 the next day.
Step #4: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Chewing Gum
If the gum is not smashed deep into the carpet pile, using your finger nails pinch – lift and snip with scissors.
If the gum is deep in the carpet pile:
Step #1: Put a cube of ice on top of the gum and freeze it. Now take the heavy end of a butter knife handle and hit the gum and it should shatter. You may need to do this several times to chip away it. Be patient it will eventually work.
Nail Polish
This one is tricky so be patient and go step by step.
Step #1: Get a spoon and try to scoop up the material first. Lets lift the material out of the carpet “try not to smear it into the carpet fibers”.
step #2: Apply a non-oily nail polish remover to a clean white cloth and gently rub in one direction. Moisten the cloth again gently rub in a different direction. Do not get the backing of the carpet damp with the nail polish remover.
Step #3: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #4: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #5 the next day.
Step #5: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
Depending on the color of the nail polish, you may have to repeat Steps 3,4 and 5 again a few days later. Don’t be discouraged, some stains just require a little more effort and patience.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Urine
Really…… you were just out 20 minutes ago
In addition to being born and raised in a Carpet Cleaning family, I have been a dog owner my whole life. Is this not classic or what!
Step #1: Blot dry with a paper towel to remove as much liquid as you can. I know it may seem gross but this is very important.
Step #2: Saturate the stain and neutralize the urine with water and blot with a paper towel to remove as much moisture as you can.
Step #3: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #4: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels.
Step #5: Dampen the stain with water, fold a few paper towels and lay it on top of the stain. Put a heavy object on top of the paper towel (like a brick) and let it stand until the next day.
Step #6: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Chocolate
Step #1: Pick up and remove as much as the material as you can. DO NOT rub it into the carpet pile. Use a paper towel, use a butter knife, use whatever you can to lift as much of the material as you can out of the carpet.
Step #2: Blot with a white paper towel to remove as much of the stain as possible then neutralize the stain with a ammonia solution of (1) tablespoon of clear household ammonia to 1/2 cup of water). Saturate spot with the ammonia solution using a spray bottle “Do not over wet the fiber, Do not get the carpet backing wet” if you do not have Ammonia, just use water.
Step #3: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #4: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #5 the next day.
Step #5: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Lipstick
Lipstick contains both oil and emollients to help it adhere to your lips. The key to removing lipstick from your carpet is to draw the stain up and out, rather than rubbing it in.
Step #1: Pick up, lift out, and remove as much of the lipstick as you possibly can “without smearing” it into the carpet pile. A butter knife works very well.
Step #2: Over your sink, pour rubbing alcohol on a white cloth and squeeze out the excess so that it is not dripping.
Step #3: Lightly blot “DO NOT RUB” it into the stain. As the lipstick adheres to the cloth move to a clean portion of the cloth and continue to blot the stain.
Step #4: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #5: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #6 the next day.
Step #6: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Egg
Step #1: Use a spoon to scoop up as much as you can then Blot with a white paper towel to remove as much debris as you can.
Step #2: Neutralize the stain with a ammonia solution of (1) tablespoon of clear household ammonia to 1/2 cup of water). Saturate spot with the ammonia solution using a spray bottle “Do not over wet the fiber, Do not get the carpet backing wet”. Allow to stand for a moment then blot dry with a paper towel.
Step #3: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #4: Rinse with tap water using a spray bottle, blot dry to remove excess moisture.
Step #5: Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry
Step #6: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Tracked in Mud
Oops!
This happens more often than you think, and it’s always the men
Step #1: Let it dry. Mud turns to dirt, dirt is much more brittle and easier to remove. After it dries, vacuum to remove the majority of the dirt.
Step #2: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #3: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #4 the next day.
Step #4; repeat steps #2 and #3. In just about every case this will resolve the problem.
Blood
Step #1: Blot with a white paper towel to remove as much of the stain as possible then neutralize the stain with a ammonia solution of (1) tablespoon of clear household ammonia to 1/2 cup of water). Saturate spot with the ammonia solution using a spray bottle “Do not over wet the fiber, Do not get the carpet backing wet” if you do not have Ammonia, just use water.
Step #2: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #3 Rinse with tap water and then blot dry to remove excess moisture.
Step #4 If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #5 the next day.
Step #5: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Carpet Stain Removal Tips
Tomatoe Sauce
Step #1: Pick up and remove as much as the material as you can. DO NOT rub it into the carpet pile. Use a paper towel, use a butter knife, use whatever you can to lift as much of the material as you can out of the carpet.
Step #2; Saturate the stain with water, use your fingers and lightly message the water into the stain and then blot dry with paper towels. Repeat this process until there is no sauce on the paper towel. Take your time, this is a very important step.
Step #3: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #4: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #5 the next day.
Step #5: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Popsicle Stains
Step #1; Saturate the stain with water, use your fingers and lightly message the water into the stain and then blot dry with paper towels. Repeat this process until there is no food coloring on the paper towel. Take your time, this is a very important step.
Step #2: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #3: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #4 the next day.
Step #4: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Tea
Step #1: Blot with a white paper towel to remove as much of the stain as possible then neutralize the stain with a white vinegar solution of (1/4 cup WHITE vinegar to 1/2 cup of water). if you do not have WHITE vinegar, just use water.
Step #2: Saturate the stain with the white vinegar solution, using a spray bottle and blot with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Step #3: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #4: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #5 the next day.
Step #5: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Salad Dressing
Step #1: Blot with a white paper towel to remove as much of the stain as possible then neutralize the stain with a ammonia solution of (1) tablespoon of clear household ammonia to 1/2 cup of water). Saturate spot with the ammonia solution using a spray bottle “Do not over wet the fiber, Do not get the carpet backing wet” if you do not have Ammonia, just use water.
Step #2: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #3: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #4 the next day.
Step #4: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Mustard Stain
This will most likely be the most difficult stain for you to remove. My first advice would be for you to call a professional.
Step #1: Pick up, lift out, and remove as much of the mustard as you possibly can “without smearing” it into the carpet pile.
Step #2: Dampen the stain with water, and lightly blot out onto a paper towel. Repeat this process until all the mustard has been blotted into the paper towel.
Step #3: Dampen the stain with water, fold a few paper towels and lay it on top of the stain. Put a heavy object on top of the paper towel (like a brick) and let it stand until the next day.
Step #4: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #5: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #6 the next day.
Step #6: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Milk
Step #1: Blot dry with a paper towel to remove as much liquid as you can.
Step #2: Saturate the stain and neutralize it with water, using a spray bottle and blot with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Step #3: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #4: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels.
Step #5: Dampen the stain with water, fold a few paper towels and lay it on top of the stain. Put a heavy object on top of the paper towel (like a brick) and let it stand until the next day.
Step #6: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Beer
Oh no, not the beer!
Step #1: Using paper towels, blot up all the moisture that you possibly can.
Step #2; Saturate the stain with water, use your fingers and lightly message the water into the stain and then blot dry with paper towels. Repeat this process one more time. Take your time, this is a very important step.
Step #3: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #4: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #5 the next day.
Step #5: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Coffee
Step #1: Blot with a white paper towel to remove as much of the stain as possible then neutralize the stain with a white vinegar solution of (1/4 cup WHITE vinegar to 1/2 cup of water). if you do not have WHITE vinegar, just use water.
Step #2: Saturate the stain with the white vinegar solution, using a spray bottle and blot with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Step #3: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #4: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #5 the next day.
Step #5: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Red and White Wine
Two different wines = two different techniques
Red Wine:
Step #1: Blot up the Red Wine stain on your carpet using paper towels. Apply new paper towels and continue to blot until no more Red Wine transfers to the paper towels.
Step #2: Neutralize the stain with Tonic Water and blot until there is no moisture on the paper towels.
Step #3: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #4: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #5 the next day.
step #5: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
White Wine: The only thing that changes from the steps listed above is Step #2 and Step #3
Step #2: Mix 2 cups of warm water with 1 tbsp. each of dish washing liquid and white vinegar.
Step #3: Alternate between blotting the white wine stain in your carpet with a sponge dampened with the vinegar and detergent solution and dabbing at it with a dry cloth. Continue to alternate between cleaning and drying until you see the white wine stain lift.
Alcholic Drinks
Step #1: Blot up the Alcholic stain on your carpet using paper towels. Apply new paper towels and continue to blot until no more moisture transfers to the paper towels.
Step #2: Neutralize the stain with Tonic Water and blot until until there is no moisture on the paper towels.
Step #3: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #4: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #5 the next day.
step #5: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Ice Cream
On no, not the dessert!
Step #1: Pick up and remove as much as the material as you can. DO NOT rub it into the carpet pile. Use a paper towel, use a spoon, use whatever you can to lift as much of the material as you can out of the carpet.
Step #2; Saturate the stain with water, use your fingers and lightly message the water into the stain and then blot dry with paper towels. Repeat this process until there is no ice cream on the paper towel. Take your time, this is a very important step.
Step #3: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #4: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #5 the next day.
Step #5: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Ketchup
The all American stain
Step #1: Blot with a white paper towel to remove as much of the stain as possible then neutralize the stain with a ammonia solution of (1) tablespoon of clear household ammonia to 1/2 cup of water). Saturate spot with the ammonia solution using a spray bottle “Do not over wet the fiber, Do not get the carpet backing wet” if you do not have Ammonia, just use water.
Step #2: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #3: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #4 the next day.
Step #4: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Chewing Gum
If the gum is not smashed deep into the carpet pile, using your finger nails pinch – lift and snip with scissors.
If the gum is deep in the carpet pile:
Step #1: Put a cube of ice on top of the gum and freeze it. Now take the heavy end of a butter knife handle and hit the gum and it should shatter. You may need to do this several times to chip away it. Be patient it will eventually work.
Nail Polish
This one is tricky so be patient and go step by step.
Step #1: Get a spoon and try to scoop up the material first. Lets lift the material out of the carpet “try not to smear it into the carpet fibers”.
step #2: Apply a non-oily nail polish remover to a clean white cloth and gently rub in one direction. Moisten the cloth again gently rub in a different direction. Do not get the backing of the carpet damp with the nail polish remover.
Step #3: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #4: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #5 the next day.
Step #5: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
Depending on the color of the nail polish, you may have to repeat Steps 3,4 and 5 again a few days later. Don’t be discouraged, some stains just require a little more effort and patience.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Urine
Really…… you were just out 20 minutes ago
In addition to being born and raised in a Carpet Cleaning family, I have been a dog owner my whole life. Is this not classic or what!
Step #1: Blot dry with a paper towel to remove as much liquid as you can. I know it may seem gross but this is very important.
Step #2: Saturate the stain and neutralize the urine with water and blot with a paper towel to remove as much moisture as you can.
Step #3: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #4: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels.
Step #5: Dampen the stain with water, fold a few paper towels and lay it on top of the stain. Put a heavy object on top of the paper towel (like a brick) and let it stand until the next day.
Step #6: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Chocolate
Step #1: Pick up and remove as much as the material as you can. DO NOT rub it into the carpet pile. Use a paper towel, use a butter knife, use whatever you can to lift as much of the material as you can out of the carpet.
Step #2: Blot with a white paper towel to remove as much of the stain as possible then neutralize the stain with a ammonia solution of (1) tablespoon of clear household ammonia to 1/2 cup of water). Saturate spot with the ammonia solution using a spray bottle “Do not over wet the fiber, Do not get the carpet backing wet” if you do not have Ammonia, just use water.
Step #3: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #4: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #5 the next day.
Step #5: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Lipstick
Lipstick contains both oil and emollients to help it adhere to your lips. The key to removing lipstick from your carpet is to draw the stain up and out, rather than rubbing it in.
Step #1: Pick up, lift out, and remove as much of the lipstick as you possibly can “without smearing” it into the carpet pile. A butter knife works very well.
Step #2: Over your sink, pour rubbing alcohol on a white cloth and squeeze out the excess so that it is not dripping.
Step #3: Lightly blot “DO NOT RUB” it into the stain. As the lipstick adheres to the cloth move to a clean portion of the cloth and continue to blot the stain.
Step #4: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #5: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #6 the next day.
Step #6: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Egg
Step #1: Use a spoon to scoop up as much as you can then Blot with a white paper towel to remove as much debris as you can.
Step #2: Neutralize the stain with a ammonia solution of (1) tablespoon of clear household ammonia to 1/2 cup of water). Saturate spot with the ammonia solution using a spray bottle “Do not over wet the fiber, Do not get the carpet backing wet”. Allow to stand for a moment then blot dry with a paper towel.
Step #3: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #4: Rinse with tap water using a spray bottle, blot dry to remove excess moisture.
Step #5: Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry
Step #6: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.
Tracked in Mud
Oops!
This happens more often than you think, and it’s always the men
Step #1: Let it dry. Mud turns to dirt, dirt is much more brittle and easier to remove. After it dries, vacuum to remove the majority of the dirt.
Step #2: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #3: If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #4 the next day.
Step #4; repeat steps #2 and #3. In just about every case this will resolve the problem.
Blood
Step #1: Blot with a white paper towel to remove as much of the stain as possible then neutralize the stain with a ammonia solution of (1) tablespoon of clear household ammonia to 1/2 cup of water). Saturate spot with the ammonia solution using a spray bottle “Do not over wet the fiber, Do not get the carpet backing wet” if you do not have Ammonia, just use water.
Step #2: Apply a small quantity of cleaner to the stain. (To make the cleaner solution – mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent such as Dawn® or Joy® with a large cup of water) Use a blotting motion to work the cleaner into the affected area. If the stain is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until the stain is gone.
Step #3 Rinse with tap water and then blot dry to remove excess moisture.
Step #4 If the stain is still there, flush with water to remove the cleaner, blot with paper towels and then let this stain rest until the next day. At this point the carpet fiber needs to rest and dry. You have done a great job in preparing for step #5 the next day.
Step #5: The next day, if the stain is still there: You are going to use a very common household product of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Moisten the stained area with the Hydrogen Peroxide (using a spray bottle) and let it stand for one hour. Repeat this one hour later if necessary. If any staining remains - Agitate, rough up the area with a paper towel, spray once again and then put a folded paper towel on the stain and a weight like a brick on top of the paper towel and let stand until the next day.
NOTE: Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary.