| Carpet stains are most difficult to get rid of when it | | | | of minutes. Then, use a sponge and clean water to |
| has settled into the fiber for a long time. Stains can | | | | blot that area again and you will notice that the stain |
| damage a carpet; they can also promote the wreaking | | | | will now be absorbed into the sponge as it was |
| of various odors and the spread of all sorts of germs | | | | loosened by the ammonia. |
| and bacteria that can prove to be harmful if not taken | | | | Vinegar |
| care of in good time and in proper ways. However, | | | | Vinegar has another use that has nothing to do with |
| these stains are not far from being easily removed | | | | food: carpet cleaning. Here's how to clean carpet |
| and you can do this just by using regular household | | | | stains with this condiment. Again, this should not be |
| items. Learn how to clean a carpet with these | | | | used in its pure form and it is highly recommended that |
| following liquids and you can save money from buying | | | | you use white vinegar. Mix a third of a cup of the |
| super expensive cleaning solutions. | | | | vinegar with a two-thirds cup of water. Then blot it on |
| Water | | | | the area where the stain is (this is especially helpful |
| When it comes to fresh carpet stains, water is still the | | | | with beer stains that give off an odor). Then use a |
| best solution. With warm or even hot water and a few | | | | sponge and some water to blot that area again to |
| paper towels or rags, this is the best way to clean up | | | | absorb the stain and liquid off the carpet. |
| a carpet stain on a budget. However, this is only best if | | | | Rubbing Alcohol |
| you clean up a new spill and not something that has | | | | Here's one household item that you can actually use in |
| been in the carpet for a long time (long enough to | | | | its pure form. Rubbing alcohol is especially useful in |
| attract all sorts of bacteria and form odors). So after a | | | | removing stubborn and sticky stains such as ink. It will |
| new spill, warm water and paper towels is best to | | | | help remove the stickiness from the ink so that it can |
| absorb and get rid of any liquids and small debris. | | | | be wiped off easily. Rubbing alcohol can also be used |
| Ammonia | | | | to remove blood stains as well but perhaps a little |
| Another effective solution to stains is the ammonia. | | | | water will be needed to help remove it further. |
| Here is how to clean carpet stains with the chemical. | | | | Carpet cleaning emergencies can be solved by these |
| You will need to mix a tablespoon of the stuff with a | | | | simple household liquid items. This is a great way on |
| half-cup of water first because ammonia alone can be | | | | how to clean carpet stains minus the hassle of going |
| very harsh and damaging to any carpet. Blot the | | | | to the department store and wasting time as a spill |
| mixture onto the stain and leave it there for a couple | | | | sets into your rug. |