Carpet Cleaning Guide: Water Based Stains
Step 1
* For large stains, work from the outside of stain to the center to prevent spreading.
* Blot up liquid spills with a white towel or paper towel.
* Mix a solution of 1/4 teaspoon of clear hand dish washing detergent with 1 cup of water. Stir gently.
* Apply detergent solution directly to a white cloth. Dampen the carpet fibers in the stained area with the cloth. Avoid saturating the carpet.
* Wipe gently. Turn cloth frequently. Never rub, scrub or use a brush. This may damage carpet fibers.
* If necessary, use your fingertips to work the solution to the base of the stain.
* Wet the stained carpet fibers with clear, lukewarm water to rinse.
* Cover the spot with an absorbent white towel or paper towel and apply pressure to blot.
* Repeat the rinsing and blotting procedures until you are sure all traces of the detergent have been removed.
* If the stain is gone, place an absorbent white towel or paper towel over the area cleaned, and weigh towels down with a heavy, color-fast object, such as a weighted plastic wastebasket.
* Change towels or paper towels until carpet dries.
* If stain remains, proceed to Step 2.
Step 2
* Mix 1 cup of white vinegar with 2 cups of water.
* Apply vinegar solution, rinse and blot as outlined in Step 1.
