Do It Yourself Stain Removal from Your Carpets

So you have a stain in your carpet. It’s been staring at you. But how do you remove it? Well, this is a tricky situation; there are a few things to consider. First off, how expensive is your carpet or rug? Let’s face it: an expensive carpet or rug should not be treated with your store-bought Carpet Cleaning solutions. In such a case, you should contact a local professional carpet cleaning company. However, if your carpet or rug is of the “less expensive” variety, then you might consider trying out one of these store-bought solutions. Personally, I always look for the products that use natural ingredients, also known as eco-friendly or “green” products. Now let’s get to the good parts:

1. Avoid over wetting the carpet or rug backing while you are spot cleaning. Use the blotting technique to remove the excess moisture in order to reduce the occurrence of wicking stains.

2. Now you will want to use a wet vac to extract fluid from the area if possible. Place a paper towel, or a few if necessary, over the cleaned area. You will then want to weigh down this area with a color-fast object (obviously a heavy enough one). This will aid in the absorption of resurfacing stains.

3. Use a fan to reduce the amount of time that it will take to dry that area of the carpet or rug.

That’s it, you’re done! See, that wasn’t so hard, right? But please, don’t forget to read the instructions on the specific carpet cleaning solution that you purchase, as they may vary. Good luck!