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Everyday accidental stains are part of life and we have to deal with them. When you stain your carpet, the first thing that comes to your mind is probably to call a professional carpet cleaner to remove the stains for you. However, some stains can be removed without the help of a professional. Most carpets come with stain-resistant treatments but that does not mean that they are stain-proof. When you stain your carpet, you should act immediately because delaying will make it even harder to remove the stains. Below are a few carpet cleaning and stain removal tips that you can use to remove the less stubborn stains.

Determine the Type of Stain

There are many types of stains; some of them come off easily while others require extra This external link was removed for your protection. Knowing the type of stain will help you in determining the type of cleaning product to use.

Blotting

Use an old towel to absorb as much liquid as possible. Do not rub the stain as this will increase the area occupied by the stain. Blotting should be done before the stain dries up. After blotting, rinse the spot with clean water and dry it. If the stain has already dried, it should be broken up using a detergent and then blotted or vacuumed.

Test All Fabrics

If you plan to use a detergent to clean the carpet, it is best to test the detergent first on the carpet fabric in an area of the room which is not in a noticeable area to make sure that it does not leave any discoloration. Buy a different detergent and repeat the color test for that one as well.

Work From Outside

Always start working from outside and gradually move towards the center of the stain. This technique will keep the stain from spreading.

Rinse With Clean Water

After using a cloth soaked in a detergent to remove the stain, you should rinse the spot with running water and dry it immediately. If there is still some visible stain, use the detergent again. If there is any stain deeper in the carpet, dry it quickly to prevent it from surfacing.

If the stain does not come off, dampen it with clean water, cover it with a moist piece of cloth and call a professional carpet cleaner. Here are a few things that you should never do.

Don't fold or roll up the carpet Don't dry the stain by applying heat. Don't rub the stain.

The above tips pertain to the removal of stains that are liquid in nature. For solid and semi-solid stains such as pudding and peanut butter, scrape gently with a spoon and lift it off the carpet. Rinse with clean water and dry the spot. That should remove the stain because most solid stains come off easily. This external link was removed for your protection Whenever you are not sure of how to remove a stain on your carpet, try water first. If it does not work, call a professional carpet cleaner. Trying to remove it yourself might damage your carpet or even injure you if you use unidentified chemicals.