There’s nothing worse than having stains in your carpets and not knowing how to get rid of them. If this has happened to you, you’ve come to the right place. At Electrovac, we know the importance of having a clean home and a home that is aesthetically pleasing. We’ve compiled a complete list to help you remove stains from your carpets so that in the future, you don’t have to stress between your maintenance appointments.

Removing Your Stains if They’re Water-Soluble

These stains are the easiest ones for you to remove from your carpets. That’s because they can usually be removed with water. There are a few products that can be included in the water-soluble category; including, soft drink, milk, alcohol, and more.

If you want to remove a stain in this category, there is a certain technique to it. You should remember to blot the stain. If you try to scrub or rub the stain, you could end up making it worse. You should also try to remove the stain right away when it happens. Do so with warm water. If you wait too long, this can cause the stain to seep deeply into the carpet and as such, can become much harder to remove.

Sometimes, simply dabbing the stain with warm water is enough. When it isn’t, though, you might want to consider using a detergent that doesn’t contain any bleach. You should add a quarter of a teaspoon of this detergent and you’ll want to apply it to the stain. Press the solution into the carpet and blot once again.

Of course, you’ll want to rinse this part of the carpet with a new cloth and you’ll want to dry it to ensure your carpets don’t develop mould.

Removing Coffee and Wine Stains

This deserves a section of its own because these are incredibly common stains. There are some people who drink coffee and/or wine every morning and night. As such, the chances of having stained carpets are significantly increased.

The first thing you’ll want to do in this circumstance is to blot the stain. This will allow you to absorb some of the stain into the paper towel or cloth. Next, you’ll want to take a single tablespoon of ammonia and mix it into a cup of water. You can also use lemon juice and dish detergents if you only have coffee stains because these seem to do better when fighting the substance. You should use detergent and water when you have a carpet that is made of wool.

You’ll want to use a sponge to apply the solution to the carpet and rub the stain. When you’re done, you can blot the area with a towel and dry it with a blow dryer.

Removing Blood and Urine Stains

These are also common stains for people who have pets. For one thing, your pet might scratch you or itself and as such, your carpets might come into contact with more blood. When you have pets, you can also expect to come into contact with more urine than you would otherwise.

If the stain is dry, you’ll want to remove it by scraping the stain with a steel brush. You should also consider applying dishwashing soap and water to the stain. Next, you’ll want to add a tablespoon of ammonia to half a cup of warm water. If you don’t have ammonia, you can also use white vinegar.

Blot the stain with your solution and dry it.

Conclusion

If your carpets are stained and you’re not sure what to do, contact the experts at Electrovac to take care of it right away. If you want to learn about our services and how we conduct carpet cleaning and water damage restoration, you can contact us today.