Getting Carpet Stains Out The Right Way
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Most
modern carpet is treated at the factory with various substances that make them
stain resistant. It should be noted, stain resistant and stain proof are not
the same thing. There is not, as of yet, such a thing as a stain proof carpet.
Spills and accidents happen but whether or not they permanently stain your
carpet depends upon how fast and how you react when they do occur.
When
liquid is accidentally spilled on carpet it is almost a natural reaction to
begin scrubbing away at the affected area frantically. This is not the right
thing to do. Vigorous scrubbing will spread the stain even further and possibly
permanently damage the carpet at the same time. Instead the liquid should be
blotted up with a clean white cloth or plain paper towels never use patterned
or colored towels.
If you did not react to a spill in time
and you are left with a stubborn stain on your carpet, commercial stain
removers can be very helpful but they should be used with extreme caution.
Before using any stain-removing agent on your carpet perform a spot test on an
inconspicuous area to make sure it will not damage the fibers or cause
discoloration. Whatever it might say on the label not all stain removers are
suitable for use on certain types of carpet.
To
do a spot test the right way, treat the test area with a few drops of your
chosen stain remover. Gently press a clean white cloth over it for about ten to
twenty seconds. Carefully examine both the cloth and carpet for color transfer
or other damage. If there is no transfer or other damage it is fine to
proceed.
To
when removing the stain, use the smallest amount of solution possible and blot
don't scrub. Once the stain looks like it is gone, rinse the affected area with
cold clean water and blot it as dry as possible with another clean cloth.
Remember
if you have a large, stubborn stain or a stain that just won’t come out, it is
always best to contact a professional.