Tips to Getting the Most From Your Carpets Do it Yourself Guides
Dealing with Stains and Spills
How to remove wine stains from carpet
DON'T - Rub the stain
DON'T - Pull at loose tufts of carpet
DON'T - Over wet the carpet if attempting to remove stains
DON'T - Use bleach on carpets unless they’re 100% polypropylene
How to remove WINE STAINS from carpet:
- Don’t let the stain settle. Act as fast as possible. It may be after midnight - do it now - you'll be glad you did !!!!
- Using a white cloth, blot, DON'T RUB the stain. The more you can soak up, the less you’ll have to remove.
- After you have blotted, pour a bit of cold water directly onto the wine stain – this will dilute the remains of the stain.
- Keep on blotting until no more of the stain comes out. Remember, no rubbing!
And if that doesn’t work… try this:
- Blot as much of the stain as possible – use paper towels or a clean cloth.
- Pour two cups of warm water into a small bowl. Then mix one tablespoon of white vinegar and one tablespoon of a dishwashing liquid together.
- Dip a clean sponge into the bowl and apply the solution directly onto the wine stain - blotting only - DON'T RUB !
- Continue blotting until the stain has lifted.
- Make a baking soda paste by mixing a three-to-one ratio of water to baking soda
- Apply to the stain. Once the paste is dry, vacuum the stain.
How to remove wax stains from carpet
DON'T - Rub the stain
DON'T - Pull at loose tufts of carpet
DON'T - Over wet the carpet if attempting to remove stains
DON'T - Use bleach on carpets unless they’re 100% polypropylene
As soon as you notice the wax stain, it’s important to take action. The longer it sits on the carpet, the harder the stain will be to remove.
- Fill a plastic bag with ice. Lay this directly onto the stain and let it freeze the wax for a few minutes.
- Remove the plastic bag and start to scrape the wax off the carpet using a blunt knife.
- Lay a clean cloth or a brown paper bag directly over the affected area of the carpet.
- Using a warm iron, slowly press the iron on top of the paper bag or cloth. The material should start to absorb the wax and lift it off the carpet.
- Repeat this until the wax disappears.
How to remove tea stains from carpet
- Remove any excess by blotting the stain with a paper or cotton towel.
- Blot until the liquid no longer transfers onto the cloth.
- Pour a small amount of water onto the stained area. Keep on blotting up the liquid.
- If the stain still remains, sponge white vinegar diluted 1:1 with water onto the stain.
TOP TIP: Test the vinegar in a hidden spot first, as it can bleach your carpet. - Leave to sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Rinse and blot up the liquid with a clean white cloth.
How to remove coffee stains from carpet
- Blot up as much of the excess spill as possible using a clean cloth or paper towel.
- Apply a spot remover to the cloth and blot. Repeat until there's no more stain transfers to the cloth.
- Repeat the blotting with clean water to remove any residues.
- Remove any excess water with a cloth. Brush with a soft brush if needed and allow to dry.
- Groom the carpet with a soft brush to align the pile.If needed repeat the process.
How to remove chocolate stains from carpet
- Blot with a clean cloth and cold water.
- Remove as much of the stain as possible.
- Blot washing up liquid onto the stain with a clean cloth.
- Use small, circular motions to remove the stain.
- Remove any excess water with a cloth. Brush with a soft brush if needs be.
Allow to dry. - Repeat if necessary!
How to remove crayon marks from carpet
DON'T - Rub the stain
DON'T - Pull at loose tufts of carpet
DON'T - Over wet the carpet if attempting to remove stains
DON'T - Use bleach on carpets unless they’re 100% polypropylene
- Apply white or mineral spirit to a clean cloth and place over the stain. Test on an inconspicuous area of the carpet first to prevent permanent damage.
- Leave for two minutes, then blot. Repeat until the stain no longer transfers to the cloth.
- Apply a spot of remover to a cloth and blot. Repeat until no more of the stain transfers to the cloth.
- Repeat the blotting with clean water to remove any residue.
- Dry the area with a white cloth or paper towel.
- Groom the cut pile carpet with a soft brush to align the pile. If all else fails, it will require professional cleaning.
How to remove mud stains from carpet
DON'T - Rub the stain
DON'T - Pull at loose tufts of carpet
DON'T - Over wet the carpet if attempting to remove stains
DON'T - Use bleach on carpets unless they’re 100% polypropylene
- Firstly, give the mud time to dry...
- Vacuum the muddy area thoroughly.
- Apply a carpet shampoo to a white cloth and blot. Repeat until no more stain transfers to the cloth.
- Apply a spot remover to a cloth and blot. Repeat until the stain no longer transfers to the cloth.
- Repeat the blotting with clean water to remove any residue.
- Dry the treated area with a white cloth or paper towel.
- Groom the cut pile carpet with a soft brush to align the pile. If all else fails, find an approved carpet cleaner.
"I couldn't get the stain out"
If any of the above guides don't work - give us a call -
01642 983088 or 07761 471544
We can advise on the best course of action.
Or contact us using the form below - you don't need to be a customer, we'll help as much as possible.