Common Carpet Stains and how to clean them.

October 31, 2016 at 10:09 pm

Carpet stains
Commercial Wool Carpet at the Brown Palace Hotel
Keeping your carpet clean is very important for extending its life and making sure it looks good for its entire intended life. It’s important to vacuum weekly and deep clean when needed or every 18 months and spot clean.

Here are four common carpet stains and how to clean them:
1. Pet
2. Dirt
3. Wine
4. Ink

PET URINE
• Soak up and blot spill.
• Apply cleaning solution.
• Leave solution on at least 5 minutes.
• Rinse with cold water then cover with white paper towel.
CLEANING SOLUTIONS
Detergent Solution
Mix 1/4 teaspoon mild liquid dish soap with one cup warm water.
Vinegar Solution
Mix 2 tablespoons white vinegar with 4 cups warm water.
DIRT
• Soak up and blot spill.
• Apply cleaning solution.
• Leave solution on 5 minutes or more.
• Rinse with cold water; cover with white paper towel.
CLEANING SOLUTIONS
Detergent Solution
Mix 1/4 teaspoon mild liquid dish soap with one cup warm water.
Vinegar Solution
Mix 2 tablespoons white vinegar with 4 cups warm water
WINE
• Soak up and blot spill.
• Apply cleaning solution.
• Leave solution on 5 minutes or more.
• Rinse with cold water; cover with white paper towel.
CLEANING SOLUTIONS
Detergent Solution
Mix 1/4 teaspoon mild liquid dish soap with one cup warm water.
Vinegar Solution
Mix 2 tablespoons white vinegar with 4 cups warm water.
INK
• Soak up and blot spill
• Use 70 % isopropyl rubbing alcohol. Apply the rubbing alcohol to a cloth or paper towel and do not pour the rubbing alcohol directly on the spot.

Category: Carpet