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HINTS & TIPS**
5th Nov 2007
REMOVE STAINS FROM CARPETS
Any kind of stain on carpets or fabric, should ideally be tackled immediately, to minimise the likelihood of a permanent stain or mark.
Some stains are trickier than others, and by tackling them immediately, you reduce the risk of being left with a hefty repair bill.
Tea
- Remove as much moisture as you can with a paper towel.
- Prepare a simple mixture of 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts water.
- Apply the solution to the tea stained area, then blot the excess moisture with a clean dry cloth. Following the vinegar solution application, use a combination of washing up liquid and water to remove the rest of the stain.
- As stated before, remove excess cleaner with a blotting motion.
Coffee
Coffee is removed in the exact same way as tea.
- Use the vinegar-water mixture first followed by the washing up liquid mixture.
- OxyKic is an oxygen-based cleaner that can be quite effective on tough stains like coffee.
- If coffee stains are persistent, you can also try a little 3% hydrogen peroxide on the spot. Simply apply, then blot well.
Mud
- You must allow the mud to dry before attempting to remove.
- Once the mud has dried, crumble it with a butter knife, then you will need to vacuum it up.
- After vacuuming, attack any remaining dirt or mud with a washing up liquid and water solution.
Red Sauce(s)
For red pasta sauces such as bolognaise it is imperative that cleaning should take place immediately after the stain occurs.
- Remove as much sauce from your carpet as you can by blotting with a clean paper towel.
- Then, isopropyl rubbing alcohol should be applied to the stained area using a cotton ball or white cotton cloth.
- Blot gently until the stain is removed. If the stain is persistent, you may want to try a commercial carpet spot remover like Vanish.
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