Carpet Stains Removal Procedures - Do Not Do These!

You come back from the grocery store, enter your house and notice a new spot on the carpet but you are not sure what it is. You know you have to do something about it but not sure which way to go. It is very important to take quick action because the longer the spot stays on the carpet, the more chance of it leaving a permanent stain. But if you do not use the right procedure in removing the stain, you could do more harm than good and even worsen it. So here are some “don’ts” just as critical as the “dos” when handling a staining on your carpet.

First of all, don’t panic. It is very easy to see the new stain and take quick action by grabbing whatever you find to blot it up. Let’s say that you grab the first old rag you find and the color from it bleeds onto the carpet from the wet stain. If you don’t panic, you have time to think about the best strategy. Those few extra moments you take to carefully think about what procedure you will use for removing the stain might be the difference between success and making it worse.

The first tendency we have when attacking a stain is to rub it quickly and frantically. Don’t do that. You will find that most recommended procedures for removing stains involve gentle rubbing of the spot and not in a circular motion either. Frantically rubbing a stain can make the stain larger and is abrasive.

Never use any cleaning solution either store bought or home made on a carpet without first testing it in an inconspicuous area. You don’t know how something you use to clean will react with the carpet fiber and coloring. Usually when they install carpet, there are many left over scraps that can be used to test a cleaning solution on.

If you have a stain that is caused by tracked in mud, don’t treat that right away. It is best to let mud dry and then vacuum the majority of it before trying to remove any stain. Much of the dried mud will be stuck to carpet fibers after drying but you can use a soft bristle brush to loosen that up before vacuuming. With mud, usually a regular carpet shampooing will remove any left over that was not picked up through vacuuming.

Never use the harshest stain removers first. Remember that these harsh chemicals can damage your carpet or make the stain worse. Use the mildest stain remover remedies you can find and if they do not work then gradually proceed to stronger remedies but take your time.

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