It is finally summertime in Newbury Park! Summer entertaining comes with some of the best food, we all love a good barbecue. We do know that with all the added guests coming in and out of the house stains can be inevitable. Don’t let spills and messes stop you from having a good time this summer. Here are 3 of our best tips for preventing and cleaning spills this summer!
Spill Prevention
Messes are never fun, especially stained carpet. The good news is we have found a few easy ways to help prevent spilling. Accidents can’t always be prevented, but here are a couple of our best tips for preventing spills during your next summer get together.
- Make your home spill-proof
Here are a couple ways to help make your home spill-proof without breaking the bank:
- Using plastic tablecloths
- Having stain remover on hand
- Apply stain repellant to chairs and cushions
- Being aware of likely-potential spillers (kids and animals)
- Host your event outside
Don’t want to go through the trouble of making your home spill-proof? Moving your event outdoors is a great way to prevent spills on your carpets. You can save time when cleaning up & don’t have to worry about staining inside the home.
- Provide plates and coasters
This one might seem obvious, but it is often overlooked. It is smart when having guests over to offer coasters and plates. Easy but effective!
Clean Up
Accidents happen! If they do and you have a spill here are a few quick and easy tips to prevent you from making the situation worse.
- Never start with scrubbing
Your first instinct may be to scrub with soap and water. This can be a good solution for some spills, but you always want to first think about what spilled and what it was spilled on. Unsure about what to do? Go with your gut feeling. Just remember that scrubbing can sometimes make stains worse.
- Google it
A quick Google search is a great way to help find a detailed solution for your spill in just seconds. Online experts can help you find the best way to spot-treat a spill.
- Chem-Dry Solutions
Chem-Dry offers various cleaning services for all of your surfaces. With our solution we can leave your carpet spotless. Chem-Dry is here to help you keep your home healthy & clean.
Schedule your FREE estimate for carpet cleaning in Newbury Park today!
