Natural Solutions for Removing Stains from Carpet

For those who are enthralled by soft, lined-vacuumed carpets, Stains are the bane of our lives. While they are a bit frustrating and annoying, something other than water will likely make its way into your flooring.

There are a lot of commercial cleaning products available that are specifically designed to remove stains; However, most staining issues can be removed by using the products you have in your home. Learn how to remove the tough-hitting stains and restore your carpet to its original splendor.

For most stains- including marinara sauce and soft drinks- follow these steps:

• Start with two bowls. Fill one with cold water, and in the other one, combine ¼ teaspoon mild dishwashing detergent, and 1 cup of warm water.

• Soak some of the soapy solutions into an absorbent cloth. Dab it onto the stain. As it begins to dissolve, dab intermittently with a clean, dry section of the cloth, and then follow by dabbing with the clean, cold water. Continue this process until the stain is no longer visible.

• Cover the area with a stack of paper towels and apply something heavy- like a pot or bowl- to the stack. The item’s weight will help the paper towels absorb any lingering moisture.

For trickier stains, such as wine, employ the following:

• Create a cleaning solution by mixing two cups of warm water with a tablespoon of dishwashing soap and a tablespoon of distilled white vinegar.

• Use a cloth to apply a small amount to the stain, and blot frequently until the stain lifts. Make sure to use a white cloth so that the pigment doesn’t bleed into your carpet.

For dark stains- like coffee- try this:

• Like any stain, it’s essential to start by blotting the stain as thoroughly as possible. Mix white vinegar, and dish soap (one tablespoon both) with 2 cups of water that is warm.

• Follow the instructions above for Blotting the solution with a clean cloth followed by blotting using a clean cloth soaked in water, and then again using your solution, until it completely is gone.

• Use a sponge to get rid of any remaining soap. After that, dry.

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