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Stain removal Carpet Tips From A Professional.
Never us a circular motion to remove spot as this may destroy the texture.

NOTE: Some products like hydrogen peroxide, ammonia, bleach or alcohol can actually bleach or change the color in some fabrics. Read the WARNING notice below and proceed with caution.

Remember, carpet manufactures recommend having your carpets professionally at least once a year. Twice if you soil them frequently.

Cleaning your carpet too often can hurt your carpet and shorten it’s life-span.
One of the problems that we come across is when homeowners clean their carpet themselves and leave behind a terrible residue in the carpet.

One other item to note, keep in mind before you start spilling things on that stain you may do more damage and end up costing yourself more money than if you just simply called a professional.

DISCLAIMER: The hints and tips and home remedies given are to give you information only and not all of them have been tested on all types of carpets and are only a guide!!. You are free to use any of the advice or suggestions on my site entirely at your own risk. Please note that in no way will I be held responsible for any problems that might occur, or any damage or loss sustained due to the use of information (or by me supplying inadequate or incomplete information) that may be contained on this site. Any stain removing hints and tips are designed to help you make informed decisions and is in no way intended to be used as a substitute for professional advice or treatment. Understand that you are solely responsible for the use of any information given on this site and use of any information will be at your own risk.

Remove Blood Stains

Blot with a white paper towel to remove as much of the blood stain that you can. Next, neutralize by spraying the stain with a solution of 1/2 cup cool water and 1 Tbsp. Of clear ammonia. (Do not wet backing!) Blot to remove excess moisture. (Use a white paper towel for blotting) Then spray on a solution made with 1 qt. cool water and 1/4 tsp. of dish detergent. (Not containing bleach or lanolin) Blotting to work the solution into the area. Continue if you see the spot being removed. Now, use a spray bottle filled with cool water to rinse. Then apply a 'pad' of paper towels and place a brick or heavy book on top to absorb the moisture. If all of the stain does not come out, moisten the ends of the fabric with 3 percent hydrogen peroxide. Let stand for 1 hour. Blot and repeat until carpet is stain free. Repeat the brick to absorb moisture.

Candle Wax

For best results simply wet a white clean cloth, squeeze out the water till the cloth is damp and place over the wax. Place a hot iron over the cloth. The steam will reach into the bottom of the carpet and melt then suck the hot wax into the cloth! Repeat if necessary.

Water Soluble & Grease Stains

This tip works for almost all water soluble or grease stains. Spray the area with an ammonia and water mix (50-50) that has a few drops of liquid soap added for increased "wetability". Do not allow the fluid to sit more than a few seconds and then use a shop vacuum that is rated for wet use (very important) and suck up the stain. Repeat until the stain is gone and then vacuum the area that was wet until it is almost dry. This sounds like it takes a long time but if the solution is left in a spray bottle and the vacuum is readily available, it only takes 5 minutes. The use of the vacuum is important as ALL of the normal spray "washes" that appear to remove the stain simply drive the stain deeper into the carpet where it can't be seen for a while. The above process mimics the professional carpet cleaner process and actually removes the stain.

Tar "To remove spots of tar from carpets, spray WD40 on to some paper towel then blot the tar spot using a clean patch of towel each time (don't rub)- it seems to dissolve the tar.

"To remove tea, coffee or red wine stains from your carpet
Pour soda water over the stain then blot dry, repeat until stain has gone. I have also known for people to have good success rates in treating red wine stains with white wine!
Blot with a white paper towel to remove as much of the stain as possible then neutralize with the white vinegar solution (1/3 cup WHITE vinegar to 2/3 cup of water). Saturate spot with white vinegar solution, using a spray bottle and blot to remove excess moisture. Apply a small quantity of detergent solution to the spot. (To make the detergent solution mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent which does not contain lanolin or bleach with 1 quart of water Use a blotting motion to work the detergent into the affected area. If spot is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed. Rinse with tap water using a spray bottle, blot to remove excess moisture. Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry. If there is still some stain on the carpet and blotting is not removing it, then moisten the tufts in the stained area with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Let stand for on (1) hour. Blot and repeat until carpet is stain free. Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary. Apply pad of paper towels and weight down with brick.

For urine stains from pets
Try rubbing alcohol poured on after soaking up will take out any pet odor because it kills the bacteria that forms in the carpet after it is left to dry. Also the best for soaking up any liquid is a disposable baby nappy with something of weight on top. Chocolate stain removal Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting with white paper towel or scraping with a dull knife, then neutralize with an ammonia solution (1 tablespoon of clear household ammonia to 1/2 cup of water). Saturate spot with ammonia solution using spray bottle.
Do not wet backing. Blot with a white paper towel to remove excess moisture. All solutions for removing chocolate must be cool. Remove as much of the spill as possible by blotting with a white paper towel or scraping with a dull knife.
Apply a small quantity of detergent solution to the spot. (To make the detergent solution mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent which does not contain lanolin or bleach with 1 quart of water Use a blotting motion to work the detergent into the affected area.
If spot is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed. Rinse with tap water using a spray bottle, blot to remove excess moisture. Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry.

Nail polish stain removal Remove as much of the nail polish as possible using a spoon or dull knife. Apply a non-oily nail polish remover to a clean white cloth and gently rub (in only one direction at a time) or blot the spot. Continue until spot is removed. Do not allow nail polish remover to get to the latex backing. Go to the next step to remove nail polish remover.
Apply a small quantity of detergent solution to the spot. (To make the detergent solution mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent which does not contain lanolin or bleach with 1 quart of water Use a blotting motion to work the detergent into the affected area. If spot is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed. Rinse with tap water using a spray bottle, blot to remove excess moisture. Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry.

Fruit Juice
Stain Removal Blot up as much of the spill as is possible. A wet vacuum is useful if a large quantity of liquid was spilled. If spot has dried, saturate the tufts in the affected area with tap water (do not overwet). Allow to remain for about 1 minute and blot. If the spot is being removed using water, continue until the spot is completely removed.
Blot dry and apply paper towels and brick. If the stain is not completely removed go to the next step. Apply a small quantity of detergent solution to the spot. (To make the detergent solution mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent which does not contain lanolin or bleach with 1 quart of water Use a blotting motion to work the detergent into the affected area.
If spot is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed. Rinse with tap water using a spray bottle, blot to remove excess moisture. Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry.

Furniture polish
stain removal Remove as much of the material as possible by blotting with a white paper towel or scraping with a dull knife.
Apply isopropyl rubbing alcohol to a clean white cloth, white paper towel or cotton ball.
If the spot extends deep into the pile use a blotting motion until the spot is removed or no color is transferred to the cloth.
Do not allow the alcohol to penetrate into the backing as this will destroy the latex bond.
If the spot is on the surface only, rub in one direction at a time. Never us a circular motion to remove spot as this may destroy the texture. Stop if spot is removed. If not, go to the next step. Apply a small quantity of detergent solution to the spot. (To make the detergent solution mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent which does not contain lanolin or bleach with 1 quart of water; Use a blotting motion to work the detergent into the affected area.
If spot is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed. Rinse with tap water using a spray bottle, blot to remove excess moisture. Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry.

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