How To Remove Old Stains From Carpet 2

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The Part Two!

How to Remove Old Stains From Carpet Part 2

When it comes to cleaning old stains, be patient. The longer the stain sits, the harder it is to clean. You may have to try a few different methods to remove the stain. Here, like promised in part one, is how to do that.

1. Start with Water + Dish Soap
Water and dish soap is the safest method to start with. It’s safe enough for wool blend carpets and it won’t stain at all. This is the best method for when you’re not sure what the stain is from or how it happened.
Mix a cup of room temperature water with a few drops of dish soap. Use a white towel or a microfiber towel to work it into the stain. Don’t get it too wet or it could soak through the carpet pad. Let it sit for a few minutes and then use a clean cloth and fresh water to blot the stain.
This is to get the soap out of the carpet.

2. Try Water + Vinegar + Dish Soap
You can also mix 2 cups of water with a tablespoon each of vinegar and dish soap. This can work for tougher water soluble stains like juice or food dye.
Use a clean white towel to apply some of the solution. Let it sit for a few minutes and blot it with clean water.

3. Try Baking Soda + Vinegar

This method is great for old grease stains. Make sure to test it out on a hidden area of your carpet before you treat the stain. Sprinkle a layer of dry baking soda on the stain. Then, mix a cup of white vinegar with a cup of water and a few drops of dish soap in a spray bottle. The vinegar will foam when it hits the baking soda which will clean the stain. Leave it to sit for a few hours. It will harden, but you can break it up and use your vacuum to suck it up.

Sometimes spot cleaning works too well and the previously stained area looks cleaner than the surrounding area. Luckily, there are solutions for entire carpet cleanings. The solution uses a mix of hot water, OxiClean, all purpose cleaner, and liquid detergent.

The whole process only takes a few hours, plus a few hours of drying. You’ll be amazed at how much cleaner your entire carpet looks.

Or, like always, you can call us and we can help you! Happy carpet!