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- Blot the stain, don’t rub it: Blotting puts little pressure on the stain while rubbing causes the stain to go further into the carpet fibers.
- Club soda: Beer and wine stains can be cleaned using a small amount of club soda on a cloth and then by blotting the stain. If that doesn’t do the trick, try adding one part white vinegar with one part water and putting it into a spray bottle. Spray the stain, then let it sit for 10-15 minutes before you soak it up with a clean sponge.
- Shaving cream: While we don’t normally think of putting shaving cream on carpet, it is effective at removing most stains. Apply the shaving cream directly to the stain and let it sit for 30 minutes. Once set, blot it with a dry white cloth and then finish by spraying the spot with the vinegar and water solution followed by wiping it away with a cloth.
- Gum: In order to get chewed gum out of carpet, hold an ice cube to the gum for 30 seconds in order to freeze it. Once the gum is frozen, use a spoon to lift the gum up and then use scissors to cut the gum out of the carpet, being careful to cut as close to the gum as possible.
- Grease spots: When dealing with grease stains on carpet, put a small amount of grease fighting dish detergent and some water in a spray bottle and coat the stain and then blot it up. The detergent will cut through the grease on your carpet just like it does on your dishes.
- Pet accidents: Try an organic pet cleaner which can run about $10 a bottle. Spray the cleaner on the stain, scrub, and then blot it up with a cloth or some towels.
- Deep clean: It is recommended that you deep clean your carpet every 6 months to keep it looking clean and fresh.