Carpet Stain Removal Tips - Home Remedies

The key is to removing stains is to catch and treat them immediately. For most household spills, apply dishwashing detergent and water, then blot with a clean dry cloth.

BLOOD - PET STAIN - CHEWING GUM - BALLPOINT INK PEN - FRUIT JUICE

BLOOD

1. Apply a teaspoon of cold water to the spot and blot dry.
2. Mix 1 cup cold water and 1/2 teaspoon liquid dishwashing detergent (do NOT use automatic dishwashing detergent or any detergent containing bleach) in a glass or small container. Moisten the spot with a teaspoonful of the mixture, without getting the carpet too wet. Gently rub the spot with a spoon, working from the outside of the spot towards the center. Next, wet a clean, white cloth with clean water and wipe up as much of the spot and mixture as possible.
3. If a yellow spot results, apply a few drops of hydrogen peroxide and let stand for about 3 minutes.
4. Mix 1 teaspoon white vinegar and 2 teaspoons cold water in another small container. Apply a teaspoon of the mixture to the spot and gently work it from the outer edges of the spot toward the middle with a clean, white cloth. Blot up the moisture with a dry cloth. Dampen another cloth in clean, cold water and wipe the spot again. Place dry cloths over the area and apply pressure to soak up the moisture.

PET STAIN

1. Mix 1 teaspoon white vinegar and 2 teaspoons cold water in a small container. Apply a teaspoon of the mixture to the spot and gently work it from the outer edges of the spot towards the middle with a clean, white cloth. Blot up moisture with a dry cloth. Dampen another cloth in clean, cold water and wipe the spot again. Place dry cloths over the area and apply pressure to soak up the moisture. Let the spot dry completely.
2. Next, mix 1 cup cold water and 1 tablespoon baking soda OR ammonia in a small container and apply in the same manner as above.

CHEWING GUM

1. Apply a non-flammable dry cleaning solvent (available at most drug or hardware stores) according to package instructions and let stand for 4 minutes.
2. Use a spoon to lift gum from the carpet. If it still sticks, repeat steps 1 and 2.

Once the gum has been removed, mix 1 cup cold water with 1/2 teaspoon liquid dishwashing detergent (Do not use automatic dishwashing detergent or any detergent containing bleach.). Moisten the spot with a teaspoon of the mixture, without getting the carpet too wet. Gently rub the spot with the spoon, working from the outside of the spot toward the center. To complete removal, wet a clean, white cloth with clean water and wipe up as much of the spot and mixture as possible. If the spot has not been totally removed, repeat this procedure. When finished, place dry, absorbent cloths over the area and apply pressure to blot up the moisture.

BALLPOINT INK PEN

1. Apply a non-flammable dry cleaning fluid (available at most drug or hardware stores) to the spot according to package instructions.
2. Next, mix 1 cup cold water and 1/2 teaspoon liquid dishwashing detergent in a small container. (Do not use automatic dishwashing detergent or any detergent containing bleach.) Moisten the spot with a teaspoon of the mixture, without getting the carpet too wet. Gently rub the spot with a spoon, working from the outside of the spot toward the center. To complete removal, wet a clean, white cloth with clean water and wipe up as much of the spot and mixture as possible. If the spot has not been totally removed, apply another teaspoon of the mixture to the spot and work in the same manner. When finished, place dry, absorbent cloths over the area and apply pressure to blot up the moisture.

FRUIT JUICE

1. Apply a teaspoon of cold water and blot dry.
2. If spot remains, mix together 1 cup cold water and 1/2 teaspoon liquid dishwashing detergent (do NOT use automatic dishwashing detergent or any detergent containing bleach) in a glass or small container. Moisten the spot with a teaspoonful of the mixture, without getting the carpet too wet. Gently rub the spot with a spoon, working from the outside of the spot towards the center. Next, wet a clean, white cloth with clean water and wipe up as much of the spot and mixture as possible.
3. Next, mix 1 cup cold water and 1 tablespoon baking soda OR ammonia in a small container and apply in the same manner as above.