Here are some tips that you can try at home using common household items to remove stains from your carpet. Each uses a series of cleaning solutions that, when applied in order, will help to remove carpet stains. Please contact us for specific questions.
Your Basic Spot Removal Kit Keep the following items on hand so you will be prepared to handle fresh spills
on your carpet:
Neutral dish detergent such as Joy® or Dawn® (dilute 20:1)
clear household ammonia (dilute 1:1))
white vinegar (dilute 1:1)
wet spotter such as Spot Gone®
dry spotter such as Dissolve®
paint thinner
hydrogen peroxide (3% solution) for bleaching
denatured or isopropyl alcohol
a good supply of white terry cloths
spotting brush
If you have pets, stock a bacteria/enzyme digester such as Liquid Alive®. A wet/dry vac is great to have as well.
Solutions used in Tips:
Detergent: A few drops colorless, mild detergent or dishwashing liquid in 1 cup lukewarm water.
Ammonia:1 Tbls. clear household ammonia in 1/2 cup water. Always pre-test.
Vinegar: 1/3 cup white household vinegar in 2/3 cup water.
Enzyme Detergent: Mix enzyme detergent per instructions on package and allow to remain on stain recommended time. Do not overwet.
Paint Oil and Grease Remover: Dry cleaning solvents and paint oil grease removers are available at most hardware stores. Solvents contain volatile organic compounds and must be used in strict accordance with manufacturers'instructions. Use in well ventilated space and avoid products containing perchlorethylene—they are considered quite hazardous.
If unfortunately you are still unable to remove the spill or stain yourself, contact CarpetClean and more… and we will come out as soon as possible!
