subject: Plain Methods To Cleaning Carpet Stains [print this page] Different offending spots on your carpeting call for specific types of attack. Many methods to cleaning carpet stains are aimed at preventing the staining agent from reaching the rug pad. Your best defense is to clean the spot immediately.
For pet urination accidents, blot with a dry cloth to soak up the urine, then use a cleaner that is specific in treating this type of stain. The reason you want a specialized cleaner is that it can help break the cycle of accidents in the area with your pet. Any lingering odor that your nose may not notice can be detected by a pet, and you may get a repeat performance with the pet thinking it is a suitable place to go to the bathroom.
Mud and dirt do not need to be an overwhelming challenge when they have discolored a high-traffic area. You can treat mud with a rug cleaner applied to the spot, and then vacuumed according to directions. Dirt granules merely need an upright electric sweeper for removing from carpeting.
Grease can be persistent as a staining agent and linger long after you think it has been removed. Use a formula designed for eliminating this type of substance from a carpeted area. Do not be surprised if the spot you clean re-appears, because the substance can easily spread into the pad under carpeting.
Red wine always looks bad when spilled, but it can be easy to remove if treated quickly. Immediately blot the area to soak up liquid. If red discoloration still is visible, sprinkle baking soda after dampening the area, and then rub in to make a paste and allow to dry. Once dried, vacuum up the residue.
Candles can offer a romantic glow in a room, but also drip wax onto rugs. Some ice from your refrigerator rubbed over the melted wax can make the liquid become a solid. You can then tug or pull the wax off a carpeted surface and forget that the accident ever happened.
Methods to cleaning carpet stains can range from simple if acted upon quickly, or more elaborate depending on the damage. You may want to bring in a crew specializing in rug treatment for areas with stubborn spots that do not respond to basic cleanup. Persistence in treating problem areas can keep your rugs and carpeting looking their best.
