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You may come home someday to a soiled carpet. It may be a simple process to remove stains, but sometimes it can be trouble. Of course if you have carpet that is resistant to stain, the process will usually not be a problem. However, stains can happen to anyone, and it is a good idea to know how to get rid of them. These great carpet cleaning tips for your home, may help to make life easier for you.
Stains from Wine, Beer, or Blood
Vinegar may work very well for beer, wine, or blood. The best solution is a fifty/fifty mixture of vinegar and water. The distilled vinegar usually works best. If you spray the mixture on the stain, it will have less chance of saturating the surface. However, make sure that it soaks into the fibers, and allow the vinegar and water to set for twenty minutes or so.
After twenty minutes, spray additional solution onto the stained area. Take a damp sponge or cleaning cloth and rub the area well. After rubbing, rinse the area with a wet sponge.
When rinsing the stain area, dry up as much moisture as possible. You might try laying a dry cloth on the area and allow it to soak up the moisture. Place an electric fan on the floor and allow it to blow air on the damp area, to hasten drying.
Crayons
If you have children, you may find crayon stains in odd places. One of those places may be your carpet. Using a butter knife or putty knife, try to scrape off as much as you can. Apply some rubbing alcohol to a white cleaning rag. Make sure the rag is clean and free of stains. You can use an old wash cloth or dish towel that is white. Try to blot up the crayon material and be careful that you do not scrub the surface hard. This may actually spread the stain.
Sometimes alcohol may not remove crayon marks and you may need to try something else. Place some dish washing soap directly onto a wet cloth, and gently rub it into the stain. Rinse the area with a wet cloth, and it may take several rinses. An electric fan will speed up the drying process.
Final Thoughts
A few great carpet cleaning tips for your home may save many headaches. If you have blood, wine, or beer stains, try a solution of half vinegar and half water. Rubbing alcohol may work very well for crayon stains. If not, full strength dish soap may do wonders. If you have a great deal of trouble, it may be time to call a professional.
