We’ve all been there- the red wine on the white carpet, the new puppy that needs to be potty-trained, and the normal wear-and-tear until the carpet is dirt-covered.
Carpet cleaning can be difficult depending on what kind of carpet stain you have. But one way to fix all of these problems is to target deep carpet cleaning with a steam cleaner.
Deep Carpet Cleaning with a Steam Cleaner
Steam clean carpets with plain water and a steam cleaner vacuum. Don’t bother with the detergent. Just use water and operate the machine as directed. The hot water will remove a considerable amount of dirt, even without detergent.
If you must use soap or detergent while steam cleaning, don’t use more than 3-4 tablespoons of mild liquid soap or detergent and at least one gallon of water. Do not mix vigorously because suds may clog the steam cleaner vacuum.
Avoid steam cleaning in the winter, as you won’t be able to open the windows. However, also avoid steam cleaning on a hot, humid day, as the carpet will not dry.
Removing Shampoo Residues
To remove shampoo residues from earlier cleaning attempts, use a mixture of 1 cup white vinegar and 2-1/2 gallons of water. (Add another cup of vinegar for a stronger solution.)
Removing Grease Stains
1. If you have grease stains on your carpet, sprinkle the grease stains with baking soda or corn starch.
2. Let stand six hours or overnight.
3. Vacuum the area. The grease stain should be gone after that.
Cleaning Liquid Spills
1. Soak up liquid spills by covering them with clean white (or light-colored) towels or paper towels.
2. Scrape sticky substances off carpets with a spatula or spoon.
3. Avoid rubbing in spills. This will damage carpet fibers and make the stain spread.
Removing a Stain
1. Mix one cup of warm water and 1/2 teaspoon mild liquid soap, such as dishwashing liquid or fine fabric detergent.
2. Apply a small amount, blot by pressing a clean white towel into the carpet and lift. R
3. Repeat thia process until the stain is removed. Don’t scrub. Be patient.
One last tip: Club soda will remove red wine stains. Just do follow the above steps with club soda and you should be set!
Additional Help
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