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mercredi 10 septembre 2014

Basic Carpet Stain Removal Techniques

By Tanisha Berg


You can never know when coffee is spilled by your husband or when your dog leaves his dirt behind. But one thing is certain, your carpet is at risk everyday from these instances. And whether you like it or not, cleaning it is one of your responsibilities for your family.

Since you really cannot predict what will stain the carpet today or tomorrow, carpet stain removal San Antonio can really wear you down especially when you do it on a daily basis. In addition to that task are many other chores that needs your attention, too. Guarding over it just would not fit in your schedule aside from the fact that it would be very silly for you to do just that.

However tiring the task may be, you should not resort to cleaning services immediately. If you want to save money, you can do the cleaning yourself. It is understandable that you worry about what will happen to it after especially when you do not know how to do the cleaning. But, it is quite easy than you imagined it to be.

The important thing is that you do not spread the stained area. That is why you should be careful in removing solid food scraps from the carpet when they get there. Using tools such as a spoon is advisable upon doing this technique.

Using a white and highly absorbent cloth, slowly blot the dirt away working from the outside to the inside. If you do it otherwise, there is the danger of spreading the dirt in its immediate area. Also, do not scrub or rub because fibers can get damaged that way or you might just do more harm by getting the dirt to the bottom. Just blot until the cloth does not get any more color.

You can use any cleaning agent from the store or you can make one yourself with ingredients found in the kitchen. Vinegar is a very effective tool to remove stains. You just mix it with dish washing liquid and warm water and you can do the cleaning right away. Soap is not very advisable because it is hard to rinse out of the carpet. One should be careful not to over wet the stain to avoid damage to the backing.

Let the formula set in for five to ten minutes before rinsing with warm water. You have to blot again until the cleaning solution has totally come off. When done with that step, you have to dry the area thoroughly. You can do it by weighting down paper towels onto it. This way, the remaining liquid can be absorbed better. Vacuum the area then to restore the texture.

Although it is very convenient and money saving to remove stains yourself, you must know when to do it or when to call expert help. Strong chemicals stains, if not carefully cleaned, can do real harm. That is what cleaning services are built for, to help you when you matters get out of your hands.

You have to accept the fact that carpets cannot be kept clean all throughout the day. After all, they are meant to be stepped and ran into and so it really cannot say no to dirt. With basic knowledge in stain removal, you can know when to be the hero or when to leave it on the hands of the experts.




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