Carpet Stain Removal Guide

Whether it’s coffee, blood, wine, nail polish, or pet stains, you’ll need to find the best carpet cleaner to clean up the mess. In the article below, our residential housecleaners share their ultimate carpet stain removal guide. For professional cleaning services, contact Maid for Muddy Paws in Magnolia, TX!

Cleaning & Removing Carpet Stains

To get rid of carpet stains, follow these steps:

1. Simply blot the affected area.
2. Working from the outside, keep the stain from spreading.
3. Thoroughly rinse with hot, clean water, blot once more.
4. Never scrub the carpet because you risk damaging the fibers or allowing the spill to soak through to the carpet pad.

Pro Tip: Before attempting one of these carpet cleaning methods, test the solution on a different area to make sure that it doesn’t damage the carpet. In addition to these carpet cleaning methods, there are several spot removers you can find at he market.

How to Remove Coffee and Tougher Stains

For tough stains, use one tablespoon ammonia mixed with 1 cup water.

If that doesn’t work, our Magnolia housekeepers recommend trying one part of chlorine bleach to five parts water on solution-dyed carpets like polypropylene. Other types of carpets will be damaged by bleach. Other house cleaning companies recommend consulting with the manufacturer if you are unsure what type of carpet you have.

Other Carpet Stains

• Glue – Moisten a cotton ball or soft cloth with rubbing alcohol and press it on the affected area. – Once the glue residue has been thoroughly moistened, gently wipe it away and repeat until the carpet is clean.
• Wax and gum – Freeze the wax or gum with ice, then shatter it with a blunt object like a spoon. Vacuum before it softens and blot the carpet with a towel.
• Nail Polish Remover – Blot, the area with a rag, dipped in nail polish remover.

Urine 

Absorb as much as possible with disposable towels, then blot with a damp, cool cloth.

1. Spray or blot the area with a solution – one part white vinegar, the other water.
2. Finally, apply a solution of 1/2 teaspoon clear, mild, non-bleach detergent mixed with 32 ounces of water, rinse, and blot dry.
3. If the urine was caused by a dog, you might also want to try No-Go.

Dirt and Mud

1. Allow your carpet to dry before vacuuming to remove mud.
2. Avoid rubbing the dirt with a cloth, as this will only make the stain worse.
3. Try vacuuming over the dirty area several times until most of the dirt is removed.
4. Then, combine one teaspoon of dishwashing detergent with one cup of warm water.
5. Blot the area as needed until the stain is gone.
6. Allow the carpet to air dry.

Carpet Cleaning & Maintenance

It’s best to get your carpet cleaned every 12 to 18 months.

There are many professional carpet cleaning services available, or you can rent a steam carpet cleaner. They are usually available at your local supermarket.

If you choose to do it yourself rather than hire a professional, keep the following points in mind:

• Make sure the carpet cleaning machine you use can dry the carpet in 6 to 12 hours. Otherwise, you risk damaging it by getting it too wet.
• To speed up the drying process after cleaning, use fans or a dehumidifier. If your carpet stays wet for more than 24 hours, mildew and bacteria can grow.
• Choose a cleaning solution with a pH of 10 or less, and make sure to remove all detergent after cleaning.
• Check your warranty once more. Carpets with stain resistance must be cleaned with products designed for them, or you risk reducing their effectiveness and voiding your warranty.

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