Carpet stains happen, no matter how hard you try to avoid them. Juice, mud, pet accidents, and food always seem to find their way onto your carpet. But, even the worst stains don’t have to be permanent.
Different stains require different removal tactics. Here are a few proven stain removal tips by the carpet cleaning experts in Simi Valley.
Water-Soluble Carpet Stains
Water-soluble stains are substances such as washable ink, blood, chocolate, drinks, berries, or latex paint. Simple cleaning solutions generally have no problem removing these types of stains.
Try this carpet stain removal mixture:
1 Tablespoon ammonia
1 Cup of water OR ¼ teaspoon of white vinegar with 32 ounces of water
Keep in mind, this mixture should not be used on wool or wool-blend carpets. Try a mild detergent with water to remove stains from wool.
Wax or Oil-Based Carpet Stains
Wax or gum stains can seem nearly impossible to remove from carpet. But if you place an ice cube on top of the waxy, sticky substance, you will most likely be able to pick it out of your carpet with a blunt knife. If that doesn’t work, try covering the stain with a paper towel and then iron it on warm.
For glue stains, lightly cover the area with rubbing alcohol and then gently wipe it away. Nail polish can be removed with a rag and a little nail polish remover. For both of these stain removal methods, we recommend testing a small portion of your carpet before treating the entire stained area to make sure it doesn’t cause any discoloration.
Pet Urine and Odors on Carpet
Pet urine stains and their lingering odors are the worst. To remove urine stains first use a towel to absorb as much of the stain as possible. Then use a homemade or store-bought cleaning solution to remove the stain itself. To remove the lingering odor we recommend scheduling a professional carpet cleaning. Professional carpet cleaning equipment can reach deep within the fibers of your carpet to remove odors* and any remaining dust. An annual carpet cleaning can do wonders for your carpet.
Carpet Cleaning in Simi Valley, California
Even if you do an excellent job taking care of surface stains on your carpet, scheduling a Chem-Dry carpet cleaning for your Simi Valley home at least once a year will give your carpet a deeper cleaning that will last longer. Our job is to keep your carpet free from stains, odors, and harmful dust. We can also apply our specially formulated carpet stain protectant to act as a shield against future stains.
Call Chem-Dry Carpet Tech of Simi Valley for a cleaner, drier, and healthier carpet cleaning in Simi Valley!
