Simple carpet stain solutions
Removing Stains
There are many different products available on the market that will help you to remove almost all types of stains. The ideal solution in minimizing or totally removing stains is by simply cleanup the spills and dirt the moment they crop up. To clean up these carpet stains will not require much more than common household cleaning products.
There are several ways to clean up stains simply by using products already available in your home which you use on a regular basis, such as detergents, rubbing alcohol, vinegar, lemon juice, etc. Its simply a matter of knowing how to use these common household products and the procedures involved to clean up stains. Below is a list of common practices to remove some common stains.
Pet stains
For your first option you can use one teaspoon of clear, household type ammonia to a half cup of cold water. You can use this solution in a spray bottle or utilise it to the carpet directly. It is very important not to wet the carpets backing when you apply the solution. later on you have applied the solution, use paper towels to blot then allow it to dry completely.
For a second option, you can use detergent solution made of hand soap or dish soap. The combination is one one-fourth of a teaspoon detergent to one quart of water. You should always make sure the soap doesn’t contain bleach or lanolin.
The third and best option, is to use water, it can re-hydrate the stain to help with removal. Most types of pet stains can be cleaned up by using a steam cleaner. Once you have finished, be sure to dry the area as thoroughly as possible.
Ink stains
- You can purchase isopropyl rubbing alcohol at your local section or grocery store.
- You can apply it by pouring some onto a clean white towel or cloth. You can use paper towels as well, as long as they are white.
- Using a clean cloth blot the stain from the center out toward the edge, change cloth as needed.
- Make sure you be careful, because if the stain is small, you need to blot in one direction only so you don’t spread the stain.
Beer and wine stains
- Create a mixture of white vinegar and water with a 1:1 ratio.
- Apply the mixture to the stain using a spray bottle to impregnate. You should allow the stain to sit around ten to fifteen minutes.
- Use a sponge and clean in a rubbing gesture. Rinse the area with warm water.
- Brush the carpet pile back into the natural direction it has.
- By using layers of white paper towels, place paper towels on top of the area, then something with weight on the paper towels. Allow enough time for the paper towels to absorb the stain.



