Remove Stains

Stains come in many forms and shapes, and removing them might not be as easy as you would think so. By the time you determine the origin and the type of stain, color scheme, and fabric type, you may feel pessimistic about the whole situation.

Now, imagine you have a stain on your carpet, which you have to remove. How do you proceed? Do you know what chemical solutions to use and not damage the fabric? Do you know how to apply particular techniques to speed up this process and remove stains more efficiently?

In this article, we will show you how to treat stains and clean your carpet in a matter of minutes.

Petroleum-based stains

Oil, grease, and ink fall into this category, and to remove such stains, you will need organic solvents, also known as dry solvents. They will dissolve any type of oil-based soil. On some occasions, you can apply water-based detergent, which you can mix with dry-solvents spot and stain removers.

When cleaning olefin or polyester carpets, it’s important to mention that oil-based solvents can penetrate deep into fibers and remove the stain. Also, if you apply dry solvent onto your carpet, make sure to vent your space properly.

Protein stains

Protein digesters are used to treat stubborn protein stains like vomit, feces, or blood. These types of products can do wonders on your carpet, as long as you follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Proper contact time with stain is crucial, and it will determine the success or the failure of the cleaning process.

Natural stains

Tea or coffee stains are sometimes much harder to remove because the hot liquid bonds with the carpet fibers. These substances are packed with tanning, which leaves a stain behind, even when you try to clean the carpet.

In most cases, water-soluble cleaning solutions will fail. And this leaves you to treat the stain with oxidizing agents. We have seen on so many examples how well the organic stains respond to oxidizing agents, including the stubborn beverage and food colorants, like those found in mustard, ketchup, grape juice, and others.

Man-made stains

When it comes to man-made stains, they are usually caused by the red color found in sports drinks and Kool-Aid. In this case, you will need a reducing agent. Like we mentioned in previous steps, nylon carpets are more affected than any other.

Use a steam iron and reducing agent over the carpet. Be aware that this process demands a lot of attention; otherwise, you may damage the carpet. Make sure to place a wet towel between a heat source and the carpet.

How to remove spots?

First of all, act quickly. Did you know that fresh stains are easier to remove? That’s why you should give yourself an upper hand and remove them as soon as they appear.

If you are using stain removal products, don’t forget to follow the directions. While your goal is to get the stain out of your carpet, you don’t want to ruin the fabric.

When you are trying a new stain removal method, make sure to test in a hidden area. For instance, check for any signs of color discoloration or fiber damage.

Also, don’t rub the stain; blot instead. When you are rubbing, you are moving particles all over the place, which isn’t the case with blotting.

Another thing to keep in mind is not mixing different stain removal products. You don’t want to cause a chemical reaction on your carpet.

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