Cleaning Carpet Spot


Cleaning carpet spot can be be a challenge, especially when you are uncertain about the colorfastness of your carpet. But keeping your carpets clean and free of stains can be easy if you follow specific steps for getting rid of stains.

Carpet Cleaning Tip

The first thing you have to establish is the nature of the liquid or material causing the stain. A spill from a glass of Burgundy for example - first shoot the offender? - is different from cat pee or the contribution of a junior "pavement" artist who has gone creative with a permanent marker.

The second point is do not rush in with a wet sponge and scrubbing furiously. Never rub or brush a stain, no matter what it's made of. This will only push the stain further into the carpet pile and conceivably enlarge the effected area.

If you're dealing with a red wine stain, here's a sure way of removing it.

Blot up as much of the wine as possible - dabbing and not rubbing - with an absorbent cloth or paper towel. Then buy one of the many wine stain removers available in stores and specialist houseware shops.

Cleaning spots caused by markers or other indelible inks may be a familiar experience for families with young children. But fear not.

To remove these types of stain, fill a spray bottle with rubbing alcohol and spray onto the ink. As always, do not rub or brush the alcohol into the carpet....this will very probably make the situation worse. Then blot until dry.You may have to repeat the process but you will be rewarded with a spotless carpet. Now pour yourself a glass of celebratory red wine ...with a steady hand of course.