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Life happens. If you have kids, pets or host parties, accidents and spills are inevitable. The good news is with a little time and a couple of strategies, there’s no reason to fret over messes that cause those stubborn carpet stains.
Nail Polish
Maybe you’re running late for a big event or settling in for a relaxing evening. Either way, you decide to paint your nails. Despite taking several precautions, such as laying down a towel, the bottle tips over and the colorful liquid pours out onto the carpet. The new stain seems permanent, but taking quick action can remove the spill entirely.
Here is what you need:
· Soft cloth
· Rubbing alcohol
· Hairspray
· Hydrogen peroxide
· Nail polish remover
· Water
· Carpet cleaner
Take action:
Start by keeping the area damp with water, and begin blotting the spill without scrubbing or spreading it. Apply nail polish remover to a small portion of carpet under a piece of furniture or in the back of a closet to ensure it doesn’t remove the color. If it doesn’t damage the carpet then apply nail polish remover to the soft cloth and begin blotting it into the stain.
Apply rubbing alcohol or hairspray to the area to further help the stain removal process. Alcohol-based products act as a degreasing agent, effectively removing several ink stains. But, use it lightly – as it can cause colors to fade.
If the carpet is white, then hydrogen peroxide can help bleach the area. Once all the polish is removed, clean the area with mild soap or carpet shampoo, and press out the water.
Synthetic-Red Stains
Kool-Aid, tomato juice, red wine or other types of synthetic red stains are difficult, but not impossible to remove. These stains generally occur as accidents while hosting parties or when the kids get home from school. It’s important to know when this type of mess occurs, time is important.
Here is what you need:
· Soft cloth
· Salt or baking soda
· Hydrogen peroxide
· Carpet cleaner
· Soft soap
Take action:
Begin by blotting up the liquid, and then add cold water to dilute the liquid further. Apply baking soda or salt to the area to help absorb more liquid. Vacuum the stain and repeat until removing the entire stain. Using gentle soap or carpet cleaner can also help you clean.
Pet stains
Pets are members of the family, but new and untrained animals can unintentionally cause damage to carpets and the mess creates unpleasant odors too. So, what do you do when your puppy or kitten has an accident on the floor?
Here is what you will need:
· Paper towels
· Newspapers
· Cool water and carpet cleaner
Take action:
Soak up as much of the urine as possible with a thick layer of paper towels, and lay something heavy on top of the paper towels for added weight. The Humane Society explains that it’s important to neutralize the pet odor after the area is clean because the pet may make a habit of returning to the accident area.
Avoid using steam cleaners because the heat will ingrain the stain and odor by bonding the protein to fibers. Also avoid cleaning with strong chemicals, because it could encourage the animal to remark the area.
Consult the professionals
Removing stains immediately after they occur is important, but so is consulting professionals and maintaining the area with regular deep cleaning. Sooner Cleaning + Restoration provides customers water extraction services, water drying and carpet cleaning services. For a consultation or to schedule a cleaning, call 405-329-8999.