Monday 18 August 2014

Basic Carpet Stain Removal Techniques

Posted by Unknown at 13:37
By Tanisha Berg


A lot if things happen in the house that risks the cleanliness of the carpet. You cannot really save it from getting dirty because you never know when things can happen. Carpets get dirty easily and they are usually stained by coffee or from the poop of your puppy. That is just how chaotic family life is like.

Almost everything can cause stains that is why carpet stain removal San Antonio can be very taxing. There are also other things that needs to be taken cared of in the house that takes away your time. At the end of the day, when you look at the carpet, you will see something there that was not there earlier in the day.

However, you do not have to call for a cleaning service every time your carpet got stained. You can do the solutions right there at your own home, by your own self. You may worry that it will only do more harm, but with simple and easy maneuvers, you can get it done almost like it was service cleaned.

The important thing is that you do not spread the stained area. That is why you should be careful in removing solid food scraps from the carpet when they get there. Using tools such as a spoon is advisable upon doing this technique.

Using a white and highly absorbent cloth, slowly blot the dirt away working from the outside to the inside. If you do it otherwise, there is the danger of spreading the dirt in its immediate area. Also, do not scrub or rub because fibers can get damaged that way or you might just do more harm by getting the dirt to the bottom. Just blot until the cloth does not get any more color.

You can use any cleaning agent from the store or you can make one yourself with ingredients found in the kitchen. Vinegar is a very effective tool to remove stains. You just mix it with dish washing liquid and warm water and you can do the cleaning right away. Soap is not very advisable because it is hard to rinse out of the carpet. One should be careful not to over wet the stain to avoid damage to the backing.

Five to ten minutes after spraying, you can now rinse it with warm water. You have to do the blotting again until you are sure that the solution has been removed. You have to dry then the area by putting white paper towels pressed down by anything heavy to absorb the rest of the liquid better. To restore the texture, run the vacuum over it.

Though some of the stains can be home remedied, there are some that needs the service of expert cleaning agency. If you are certain that a stain cannot be removed by your own hands especially when it is caused by chemicals, then do not even try. One wrong move and the carpet will be permanently damaged.

Carpets get dirty every day, that is a fact. However, removing stains can be less of a hassle if you do not let it bother you. You just have to know when to do it yourself or when to hire for an expert service.




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