Whether it’s a glass of red wine or chocolate, carpet stains happen.
Look for clues based on the location of the stain, how it smells, and its color.
Tip
Always use plain white paper towels or color-fast cloths to blot and treat carpet stains.
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You don’t want the cleaning cloth reacting with the stain or the cleaning product andtransferring dyeto the carpet.
Gum
Remove gumfrom carpet using this two-step process.
Wax
Harden freshcandle waxwith an ice cube before trying to remove it using the following method.
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They can also handle the larger and tough-to-get-out stains easier.
check that to choose areputable professional carpet cleanerto clean your carpet.
Good professional cleaners have the proper equipment to extract the moisture from the carpet, leaving it almost dry.
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If the stain is old, allow more time for the product to work.
Always finish by vacuuming the freshly cleaned area to lift the carpet fibers.
Repeat the steps if the stain is still there after the carpet is dry.
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Warning
Oxygen bleach is a mild form of bleach but it can still discolor dark-colored carpet.
Always test the solution in a hidden spot before using it as directed.
Never use chlorine bleach to remove stains on a carpet.
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The discoloration it causes is permanent.
You take a closer look, and the stain is back!
How could it reappear?
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There are two possible reasons for the reappearance: soiling or wicking.
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What Are Soiling and Wicking?
The other common cause of reappearing stains is something referred to as wicking.
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When you clean the stain, you are cleaning the surface of the carpet.
Wicking typically pops up if the carpet is wet.
This will draw up the moisture left in the carpet.
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So how can you get rid of the stain for good?
Pour a small amount of lukewarm water on the spot.
The amount of water will depend on the size of the spot, but no more than 1/4 cup.
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This will hopefully help to rinse the residue out of the fibers.
These units are more powerful than portable ones.
After the carpet is installed, you might treat the stain again as you normally would.
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Use baking soda, distilled white vinegar, and water to remove old stains from carpet.
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