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DIY Remedies For The Most Common Carpet Stains

Accidents happen. But when the victim happens to be your innocent carpet minding its own business, what do you do?

Whether from muddy shoe prints, a grassy trail, or a puddle of hot chocolate, carpet stains can make you feel frustrated. The good news is, it’s not over for your favourite fuzzy piece of décor!

If you can’t access our professional carpet cleaning in Perth, the situation can easily be resolved with a few items around the house. Swing into action with these solutions to the five most common carpet stains.

Coffee and tea

Once the spill happens, use a paper towel to soak up the excess liquid.
Blot – don’t scrub – to stop spreading the stain.
Mix 1 cup of warm water, 1 cup of vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of baking soda.
Spray or gently pour the mixture on the stain. You may also use a non-bleach detergent.
Let it sit for some minutes, then blot.
Pour some baking soda in one bowl and clean water in another.
Dip a damp cloth in the baking soda and gently blot the tea stain.
Rinse the area with a clean cloth and clean water.
Repeat the two previous steps until the stain is removed, then pat the area dry.

Red wine and beer

Quickly blot the liquid with a paper towel.
Pour salt or baking soda to absorb the moisture from the carpet.
Mix an equal measure of vinegar and water, and apply it to the stain.
Let it sit for about 1 hour.
Mix a few drops of laundry detergent and a glass of water until it foams.
Add the foam to the area.
Using a soft brush, go back and forth on the stain.
Rinse with water and a clean cloth, then blot the area dry.
Sprinkle some baking soda on the area and leave for 24 hours.
Vacuum the baking soda.

Pet stains

Start by scooping and/or blotting using a paper towel. Don’t scrub!
Mix ½ cup of water with a few drops of dishwashing liquid.
Spray the area with the mixture.
Add 1 cup of vinegar and 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 cup of warm water.
Spray or pour the mixture on the stain and leave for five minutes.
Using a cloth, rub the stain gently and blot it dry.
To get rid of the leftover odour, sprinkle baking soda on the area.
Vacuum when the odour is gone.

Grease stains

Scrape what you can using a knife, or blot (without pressing) using a paper towel.
Pour baking soda or cornstarch onto the area to absorb the moisture.
Leave for 15 minutes, then vacuum the area.
If the stain is still visible, mix warm water and a few drops of dishwashing liquid.
Pour the mixture onto the area to break up the grease.
Gently brush back and forth, then blot with a clean cloth.
For stubborn grease stains, try an alcohol solution (but make sure to test on a less prominent carpet area first).

Makeup and nail polish

Foundation stains can be fixed with a mix of ¼ cup of hydrogen peroxide and 1 cup of warm water. Pour it on the stain and let it sit for about 1 hour, then blot with a paper towel.
For eyeliner and mascara stains, mix 1 cup of warm water and ¼ teaspoon of dishwashing liquid. Use a soft brush to scrub the carpet, then rinse.
Lipstick stains require a clean white cloth and rubbing alcohol.
How about a nail polish spill? Use a paper towel to absorb the liquid, but beware – don’t smear or wipe it off. Spray 15-20 puffs of hairspray, and pour a bit of rubbing alcohol on the stain. Use a scrub brush on the area for a minimum of 1 minute, adding small amounts of water to dissolve the mixture. Repeat until the nail polish is all gone.

Conclusion

You don’t have to throw out your carpet altogether because of a stain from a drink, food, or a pet. The most important tip? Gently blot any excess liquids with a paper towel before getting to work on the stain. And when you’re done, you can count on a sprinkle of baking soda to take care of any residual odour.

Still, have stubborn stains? For the best carpet cleaning in Perth, contact Five Star Carpet Cleaning in Perth now at 0480 094 156.

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DIY Remedies For The Most Common Carpet Stains

Coffee and tea

Red wine and beer

Pet stains

Grease stains

Makeup and nail polish

Conclusion

Don't let stains get you down!

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