Quick Tips For Treating Spills And Stains On Carpet – Gum, Grease, And Fruit

Stains and spots on a carpet have to be dealt with quickly because the longer they remain on the carpet, the less likely it is that they'll be able to be easily removed.

You'll have to start off by removing the stain-causing substance as soon as you can. Try using spatula, paper cup, cardboard or even a plastic card to remove that stuff. And in case you need to remove a liquid, use paper towels or some clean white cloth. If the liquid is dry mess just vacuum it up.

Each type of carpet responds differently and is best handled by an experienced professional. Should you try and treat the stain yourself, here is some more information found on the Internet for treating different types of stains and what many recommend to do to remove them. Follow these instructions at your own risk, it is always best to consult a professional...

- Gum stains:

The proven solution to remove gum on a carpet is by freezing. Simply rub ice on the gum and when it hardens, use a bread knife to remove it. This process works best when used in conjunction with spray freeze products designed for the task. Ice may not be cold enough to do the job. If you should use a spray freeze product follow the manufactures directions carefully.

- Greasy stains:

Need to remove greasy stains? Many have had success using an aerosol shaving cream which may do wonders when it comes to getting rid of a grease type of stain from your carpet. All you've got to do is spread the shaving cream onto the carpet fibers and then gently work the foam into it. Let the foam dry and as soon as it does, vacuum away the residue. Plain foam shaving cream is best, avoid brands with extra conditioners.

- Fruit stains:

All you've got do is to wet the stain with some clean water and then gently rub in salt. Let it set for a few minutes and then brush it out and vacuum. That's it.

Finally, I recommend that you do some of these things in order to help you prevent the stain from setting in, and as soon as you do, call for professional service. The cost to clean a room is a fraction of what it costs to replace a carpet. Many professional offer emergency service and can make recommendations on any pretreatments they prefer to be used before they arrive.

By: TimScott

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