Most people learn at a young age just how important carpeting is upon visiting the home of a neat-freak relative who insists on shoe removal before tramping around inside the home. But those more overzealous carpet owners often have good reason to be so diligent in regards to its protection: carpeting can be very expensive, and it can also be easily damaged. After all, most people have one or two horror stories regarding bright white carpeting and an errant glass of red wine.
This is where stain removal comes into play. Effective stain removal can mean the difference between a carpet saved and a carpet lost. The trick is knowing the different kinds of procedure most effective on different kinds of stains.
Here are some of the most effective stain-removal procedures.
The Basics
Before undertaking any carpet-cleaning project, it is important to first understand the fundamentals in order to ensure effective removal of stains. For example, professionals recommend always blotting a stain — never scrubbing it. The process of blotting a stain – working from the outside in – ensures that the carpet fibers aren’t damaged. This helps prevent any excess liquid from seeping beneath the carpeting itself where it can ruin the whole area.
And before finishing any carpet-cleaning job, it is crucial to rinse the area with water and dry thoroughly.
Water-Soluble Stains
There are many water based stains that commonly afflict carpeting. These include things like soda, mud, ice cream, latex paint and, of course, stains left by family pets. The best way to get rid of these quickly and efficiently is to mix a solution of ¼ oz. Odoreze® Natural Floor Odor Control & Cleaning Spray with 1 gallon of water and use this on the stain in question. Since this is a concentrate, a little goes a very long way!
Tougher Water-Based Stains
Water-based stains may be straightforward, but some are more stubborn than others. Things like chocolate, coffee, tea, wine, mustard and blood can be particularly difficult to remove. In these instances a stronger cleansing solution is necessary. Pros recommend mixing one tablespoon of ammonia with one cup of water. Carpet owners should clean those seemingly unconquerable stains with a mixture of one part chlorine bleach to five parts water but always test first to make sure it does not cause any damage.
Note: those with wool carpeting will want to use a lighter cleanser made up of one tablespoon non-harsh detergent and one cup water.
Wax and Oil
Stains caused by wax and oil can be particularly damaging to carpeting. To remove them, owners will want to place a paper towel over the stained area, set a common household iron to the “warm” setting and place it over the paper. After a couple minutes of holding the iron in place, the wax or oil should suck up into the paper.
Cigarette burns
Use the edge of a dull knife to scrape away at the hardened, burnt top of the carpeting until it is completely shaved off.
Glue and Gum
Use a cotton ball dipped in rubbing alcohol to dab at the glue stain until it becomes moist. After a moment the stain can be wiped cleanly away. As for gum, freeze it with a piece of ice and then crack it with the handle of a piece of silverware. Vacuum the area and clean with a moist towel.
By following the above guidelines, carpet owners should be able to take care of most stains while salvaging both the carpeting as well as its pristine luster.
Bill Jones is an avid blogger and contributor to Eminentcarpetcleaning.com, a leading carpet cleaning company in Livermore CA.
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We only sell our products online or over the phone. You can place your order directly from Noodor.com or call us at 770-667-8621
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We only sell our products online or over the phone. You can place your order directly from Noodor.com or call us at 770-667-8621
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Where to purchase in Florida?
They are not sold in stores, but they can be purchased at http://www.NoOdor.com.
Where to buy in parma ohio or website to purchase
Sorry we don’t have any local retailers but you can certainly buy any of our products directly from our website at http://www.NoOdor.com. Selling directly to our customers allows us to keep our costs low and results in big savings for you.
We ship daily to all destinations and don’t charge any sales tax for shipments outside of Georgia. We also offer expedited shipping and can get your shipment to you the next day if required. So ordering directly from us is quick, easy, and inexpensive.
We are also a carpet cleaning company in Hawaii, on the island of Oahu. Many times after we clean carpets our chemicals leave a nasty trace. Our company has been looking for solutions and haven’t found one yet.
I would recommend sprinkling Smelleze® Natural Carpet Smell Deodorizer Powder on your carpet to draw the odor out before it’s released into the air. Allow it to work for at least a few hours or overnight. The longer you leave it, the better. Then simply vacuum and repeat the treatment, if necessary, until the odors are eliminated. Thereafter, use it routinely before you vacuum to keep you carpet smelling clean and fresh
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Thank you,
PAUL
I would love to try this product! And yes, I am one of those over-zealous relatives that makes my nieces, nephews, kids – just about everyone take off their shoes before they step foot on my carpets!
I have recently moved into a house with my husband and in our den we have light blue carpet, and in front of the back door its all discolored brown and yellow. we later found out that the lady that used to own the home had two small dogs and she passed away. but before her passing she was to sick to take them potty, so they relieved themselves by that back door.
I love the color of the carpet and its only a small piece damaged, so I dont want to tear it all out, can I fix this disaster and get the horrible smell out of my house?
Firstly, I would recommend sprinkling Smelleze® Natural Urine Smell Deodorizer Powder on your carpet to draw the urine and poop odor out before it’s released into the air. Throw a bed sheet or plastic cover over the carpet to enable the sprinkled powder to focus on pulling odor from the carpet faster. Allow it to work for at least a few hours or overnight. The longer the better. Then simply vacuum and repeat the treatment, if necessary, until the odors are removed from the carpet.
Secondly, use Smelleze® Reusable Home Smell Deodorizer Pouches to eliminate airborne urine odor. For a breath of fresh air, simply place Smelleze® pouches in all areas or spaces with the bad odor and smell the difference. Use one pouch for every 150 square feet of area treated and smell the difference.
Where can you buy this in Albuquerque?
This product is not sold in stores. You can buy any of our products from our website at http://NoOdor.com
Sorry we don’t have any local retailers but you can certainly buy any of our products directly from our website at http://www.NoOdor.com. Selling directly to our customers allows us to keep our costs low and results in big savings for you.
We ship daily to all destinations and don’t charge any sales tax for shipments outside of Georgia. We also offer expedited shipping and can get your shipment to you the next day if required. So ordering directly from us is quick, easy, and inexpensive.