Stain Removal: How To Preserve Your Carpeting
If you have carpet, chances are that sometimes food, drink or other substances get spilled on these fibers. Some stains are simple to remove, but others can be quite difficult to remove. It is important to understand the following facts before you start to remove a particularly difficult stain.
No matter what type of stain you have, there are two constant stain removal tips. The first is that you need to act as quickly as possible and the second is that you need to be gentle with your carpet. Always blot and never rub at a stain. Not only does this cause damage to the carpet fibers, it also pushes the liquid into the padding, which you definitely do not want. Quite a few stains can be removed by blotting up the liquid, rinsing with cold water and then blotting up the excess water. Use papers towels or a clean cloth, preferably white, to blot up the stain and water rinse.
One common stain that is highly noticeable is red wine, and as with any stain, the quicker you act, the better chance you have of removing the stain. Begin by gently blotting up the wine and then sprinkle or spray on cold water. Then blot up the water and the stain should disappear. You also can use club soda in place of cold water and even white wine can be used in a pinch to remove a red wine stain.
If you spill wax from a candle on your carpet, you are not alone, as this is a surprisingly common type of stain. Removal of wax is a multi-step process, but don't panic, it can be removed. Find a completely waterproof bag and load it up with ice. Place the ice bag on top of the wax and when the wax has frozen, use a dull knife to very gently scrape away the wax. For whatever is left over, you now will apply heat. Take clean paper towels or a brown lunch bag (without any writing) and place it on the wax. Set your iron to a warm, but not hot setting and rub it over the paper towel or bag. As it heats, the wax will affix to the bag and you can simply lift it off. If colorant remains behind, treat it with mild soapy water or perhaps a chemical spot treatment.
If you have pets, then urine stains can definitely be a big problem. As with all stains, the first step is to blot up as much of the urine as possible using clean paper towels. Some people will apply a poultice to the stain. This involves taking a damp cloth or damp paper towels and placing them on top of the urine stain. You then weight down the poultice with something heavy, such as books. After 10 minutes, remove the weights and the dirty towels. Then rinse with cold water and blot up the liquid and treat the area with a special enzymatic cleaner. This will remove the scent, which is important because dogs tend to urinate in the same spot again and again unless all of the urine and scent is removed.
Of course, with some stains, it is simply wise to call in an expert, such as a trusted Denham Springs carpet cleaning service, a Baton Rouge carpet cleaning service or a Prairieville carpet cleaning service. They can remove almost any stain on any type of carpeting or, at the very least, they can provide you with some helpful advice. Be sure to call them at least twice each year for professional carpet cleanings as these remove stains, dirt, dust, fungi and other toxins from your carpeting.
No matter what type of stain you have, there are two constant stain removal tips. The first is that you need to act as quickly as possible and the second is that you need to be gentle with your carpet. Always blot and never rub at a stain. Not only does this cause damage to the carpet fibers, it also pushes the liquid into the padding, which you definitely do not want. Quite a few stains can be removed by blotting up the liquid, rinsing with cold water and then blotting up the excess water. Use papers towels or a clean cloth, preferably white, to blot up the stain and water rinse.
One common stain that is highly noticeable is red wine, and as with any stain, the quicker you act, the better chance you have of removing the stain. Begin by gently blotting up the wine and then sprinkle or spray on cold water. Then blot up the water and the stain should disappear. You also can use club soda in place of cold water and even white wine can be used in a pinch to remove a red wine stain.
If you spill wax from a candle on your carpet, you are not alone, as this is a surprisingly common type of stain. Removal of wax is a multi-step process, but don't panic, it can be removed. Find a completely waterproof bag and load it up with ice. Place the ice bag on top of the wax and when the wax has frozen, use a dull knife to very gently scrape away the wax. For whatever is left over, you now will apply heat. Take clean paper towels or a brown lunch bag (without any writing) and place it on the wax. Set your iron to a warm, but not hot setting and rub it over the paper towel or bag. As it heats, the wax will affix to the bag and you can simply lift it off. If colorant remains behind, treat it with mild soapy water or perhaps a chemical spot treatment.
If you have pets, then urine stains can definitely be a big problem. As with all stains, the first step is to blot up as much of the urine as possible using clean paper towels. Some people will apply a poultice to the stain. This involves taking a damp cloth or damp paper towels and placing them on top of the urine stain. You then weight down the poultice with something heavy, such as books. After 10 minutes, remove the weights and the dirty towels. Then rinse with cold water and blot up the liquid and treat the area with a special enzymatic cleaner. This will remove the scent, which is important because dogs tend to urinate in the same spot again and again unless all of the urine and scent is removed.
Of course, with some stains, it is simply wise to call in an expert, such as a trusted Denham Springs carpet cleaning service, a Baton Rouge carpet cleaning service or a Prairieville carpet cleaning service. They can remove almost any stain on any type of carpeting or, at the very least, they can provide you with some helpful advice. Be sure to call them at least twice each year for professional carpet cleanings as these remove stains, dirt, dust, fungi and other toxins from your carpeting.
About the Author:
Suzanne Herrman likes writing reviews on handyman services providers. For additional information regarding local carpet cleaning Baton Rouge providers or to find tile and grout cleaning Prairieville providers, please check out the XtremeCarpets website now.
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