How to Get Stains Out of Carpet?

crteam • August 6, 2020 • Carpet Cleaning , Do It Yourself

How to Get Rid of the Stains from the Carpet – Household Solutions for all Type of Stains

Red wine spilled on white rug, oil split on the carpet, coffee stains, muddy footprints all over the carpet – Fed up of such tough and gross carpet stains?

We go all the way and try our best to keep the carpet clean but unfortunately, it is not possible. And if you have a pet, nobody can rescue your carpet. You cannot toss the carpet in thrash every time while taking professional help can burn a hole in your pocket. And vacuum cleaning is not always the best solution.

Once you notice the stain, start reacting quickly. The faster you take an action on the stain, the easier it will be to get rid of it. You can remove the ugly stains by following some easy DIY techniques. Don’t worry, just take a deep breath and get ready to follow the tried and tested methods to vanish the stains without any trouble.

Guidelines to remove common stains

To get rid of the most common carpet stains, here are the instructions you need to follow:

Fill an empty spray bottle with cold water and another spray bottle with a mixture of mild dishwashing soap (¼ teaspoon) and warm water (1 cup)
Now take an absorbent cloth and spray the soap solution on it and dab the cloth on the carpet stains
As soon as the stain dissolves, smudge it with the clean cloth and continue doing it till the stain vanishes
It’s time to take another cloth and spray it with cold water and rinse the soap solution on the carpet and later blot it with the dry side of the cloth
Once this process is done, place paper napkins on the wet area and on top of that place a heavy pot. Leave it overnight.
Morning, remove the dust fibers with fingers and let it air dry
And that’s it, the stains will have vanished

Guidelines to remove specific stains

The intensity and type of every stain are different and so will be its removal treatment. We provide you carpet stain removal solution for the most common and tough blemishes.

Instructions to remove coffee stains from carpet

The filthy yellowish-brown stains of coffee can be effortlessly removed from your carpet.

Instantly blot up the spot as much as possible. Make sure the stain doesn’t spread
Now create a mixture of liquid dishwashing soap (1 tablespoon), vinegar (1 tablespoon) and warm water (2 cups)
Now take a clean cloth, wet it with mixture and sponge on the stain
Continue doing it little by little and also frequently blot it with a dry cloth. Repeat the process until the stain disappears
You can finally sponge it with cold water and then blot dry

Instructions to remove red wine stains from carpet

Oops! The wine glass got tumbled. No worries.

Blot the spilled wine as much as possible
Just like the technique of removing coffee stains, prepare a mixture of liquid dishwashing soap (1 tablespoon), vinegar (1 tablespoon) and warm water (2 cups)
Pour the solution on the stain spots and blot it again and again with a damp paper napkin
Blot it with dry cloth frequently until the stubborn stains get vanished

Instructions to remove ink stains from carpet

Ink stain seems impossible to remove but it’s possible with ingredients like isopropyl alcohol.

Wet a dry clean cloth with isopropyl alcohol
Now dampen it on the ink spilled on the carpet. Neither rub nor scrub as it can spread the ink more
Let the alcohol content stand for a few minutes, later you can use a vacuum (liquid-friendly) to remove the extra moisture
You need to repeat the alcohol technique again until the ink disappears
Instead of isopropyl alcohol, you can also try using other products which contain alcohol content like nail polish remover or hair spray
White vinegar might also work for removing ink stains from the mat

Instructions to remove pet stains from carpet

No matter what, you cannot stop your adored pets from creating the mess, especially peeing on the carpet. To remove those poops and urine stains:

You can use some carpet cleaners that contain enzymes which will eradicate the odor-causing bacteria
Remove the carpet cleaner applied by rinsing it with cool water if needed
The other household tactic is by mixing white vinegar (¼ cup) with a quarter of water and pour it in a spray bottle
Now spray the mixture on the stains. Soak it for a long time
Blot the area and repeat the technique, almost several times until the odor and stains are disappeared
Even wet vacuum technique will work to remove the pet stains

Well, cleaning pet stains will be a routine process, so get used to it.

Instructions to remove muddy stains from carpet

Monsoons and mud stains on the carpet are almost made for each other.

To remove muddy stains, blend 1 teaspoon of dishwashing soap with 1 cup of lukewarm water
Use a clean cloth preferably white-colored to blot the solution on the carpet
Blot it till the solution gets absorbed
Repeat the technique at least 3 to 4 times, then only your carpet will appear as clean as before

A natural approach for dingy carpets

As a natural home cleaning remedy, baking soda always works the best. Just sparkle some baking soda on the stains and brush it softly to spread. Let it settle on the spot for around 15 to 30 minutes and then clean it up with vacuum suction. Make sure all the fine powder is removed from the carpet.

Are household chemicals/carpet cleaners a good choice?

If the home remedies fall short of your expectations (possible only if the stains are too stubborn) then it is always better to have carpet cleaning supplies and chemicals handy as they are specifically formulated to remove rigid stains. There are many carpet cleaning solutions, readily available in the market.

Still, if nothing works, you can always seek professional help. You can hire some experts to fight against difficult stains.

And not to forget, regular cleaning is a must. A gentle cleaning routine like brooming, dusting, a vacuum can keep your carpet away from dirt and dust. And also dusting the carpet with a good shake will keep your home carpet clean.