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