How To Treat Stains

Obviously, the best time to treat a stain is as soon as possible, before it has a chance to really soak into the carpet. Of course, sometimes this isn’t possible – perhaps you arrive home and find that your pet had an accident while you were out, or you discover a spill long after the party guests have left. don’t be dismayed while it may be a bit more difficult to treat a stain that is not fresh, it is still possible to remove it.

What you will Need

White towels and/or paper towels
¼ cup plus one cup lukewarm water
Clear dishwashing liquid (the type used to wash dishes by hand)
¼ cup cool water

Blot

First scoop off any solid matter left on the carpet from the spill (food, pet accident, vomit, etc.). Then, using a plain white towel or paper towels, blot up as much of the stain as you can. Place the towel on the stain and put pressure on it to absorb the spill. when the towel is saturated, move to a clean spot on the towel and blot again. Repeat this process until there is no more transfer of the stain to the towel (i.e., when you can no longer see any trace of the stain on the towel).

Rinse

Before applying a cleaning solution, try first pouring a small amount (depending on the size of your stain, but likely no more than ¼ cup) of lukewarm water on the area. this will help to release some of the spill, especially if it has been sitting for a while it could even be all that is required, depending on the nature of the spill and the type of carpet. Blot this water up using a white towel or until till there is no type of transfer to the towel. If the stainremains on the carpet, proceed as below. read more...