HOLIDAY Stain Removal Tips to Keep your Carpets Clean

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HOLIDAY Stain Removal Tips to Keep your Carpets Clean

Erin Meyer • December 13, 2013

tampa carpet cleaning At one point in time we have all had a Holiday spill that is large enough to send us into a panic swearing never to host Christmas dinner again. The holidays can be stressful and with multiple meals including fresh cranberries, Aunt Betty’s homemade Chocolate fudge or Grandmas pecan pie there is bound to be some spills. The key to not losing your mind when it happens is to be prepared and act quickly with these professional tips:

Barry Lichtenstein, owner of Amcho Carpet Cleaning in Massachuesets says many homeowners with good intentions are actually making stains worse by incorrectly treating the spots. He advises homeowners to avoid these common mistakes when treating carpet stains:

• Do not over-saturate the stain with cleaning products. This just makes a small spot larger.

• Do not rub the carpet. This can cause damage to the texture of the carpet.

• Do not put water on a dry soil. Rather, make sure to vacuum it first.

When fighting the inevitable drips and dribbles of entertaining at home, Lichtenstein says there are a few general best practices for treating carpet stains.

1. First, remove as much stain material as possible. If it is dry, vacuum up as much as you can. If it is semi-solid, scrape or scoop it up with a spoon or dull knife. If it is liquid, blot it up.

2. Next, blot the stain with cool water, and then blot dry.

3. Make foam using a mixture of 1/4 teaspoon liquid dish washing soap in a cup of tepid water. Be sure to a carpet cleaning tampa lways test any cleaning agents in an inconspicuous area of the carpet first to ensure there is no adverse reaction with the flooring. If not, apply the foam with a sponge or soft brush to the stained area in a wiping motion going toward the center of the spot. If you start in the center with circular motions, the stain will spread.

4. Finally, blot with cool water, then blot dry.

After the season comes to a close and you still find yourself staring at the spot that just wouldn’t budge, then call a local professional to come in and take care of the carpets for you. Make sure you contact a trusted company that has been in business for at least 5 years and check references and their website for affiliations with trusted organizations. If you live in the Tampa Bay area Gator Cleaning Solutions would be happy to provide a no obligation cleaning estimate.

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