Removing stains from your carpet can be a challenge, which is why we do our best to prevent stains from happening! But sometimes stains are inevitable, especially when you have children at home or whenever people come over. Don’t fret! Here are some tips to help you out:
Water Soluble Stains
These stains include alcoholic beverages, berries, cold drinks, pet accidents, food dyes, gravy, ice cream, milk, mud, washable ink and wet or latex paint.
To remove these stains, use a simple cleaning solution made up of 1/4 teaspoon of oxygen bleach (or white vinegar) mixed with 1 cup of water. Source: Property24
Fat, Wax or Oil Stains
A drop of wax may have made its way from your candle stand onto the carpet, but you can clean it with ease. Place a paper down on top of the wax, then turn on an iron to a warm setting. Place the iron on top of the paper towel, then lift. The wax should adhere to the paper towel.
If that doesn’t work, fill a zip-close bag with ice and place it on the wax. Once the liquid is hard, smash it with a spatula or other object and vacuum the wax. As a bonus, this technique works on tablecloths and gum as well!
For fat or oil, try dampening a white cloth with an oil-eating solvent. Dab the stain with the wet cloth from the outside in; then blot again using a white cloth dampened with warm water. Let the stain dry then check on it later. If it’s lightened, keep doing the same steps over again until it’s gone completely. Source: Blog.Rent
Ketchup Stains
Jump right on this one because once a ketchup stain sets, it won’t come out (ever). Grab the salt and sprinkle it over the spill, let sit for a few minutes, then vacuum it up. Sponge up any residue and continue salting and vacuuming until the stain is completely gone. Source: YellowPages
Still can’t get rid of tough stains? Hire a professional to do the job for you. Contact us!
Contact:
Cleaning With Love
110 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 0H4
(604) 475-5683
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