If you live on the North Shore, you undoubtedly have to deal with spills and carpet problems a lot. Your carpets always seem to have muddy soccer boots, spilled coffee, wine spills from dinner parties, and the odd splash from a pizza night. Most stains in your home may be cleaned up if you know what to do and do it right away. Here is a list of the most common carpet stains and some simple Carpet Care Specialist‘s techniques to get rid of them before they become permanent reminders.

Red Wine Stains
You need to act fast when red wine spills on your carpet, which usually happens while you’re having a good time. First, use a clean, dry cloth to blot the spill to soak up as much of it as you can. Don’t rub it; that will just make the stain worse. After that, combine two cups of warm water, a tablespoon of dish soap, and a tablespoon of white vinegar. Gently dab the mixture onto the stain with a cloth, and keep doing this until the stain is gone. Put some salt on the area first to soak up any residual wine before you use the cleaning solution if the stains are old or dry.

Coffee Stains
Every morning, people on the North Shore drink coffee, but carpets don’t like it when coffee pours out of nowhere. If the coffee falls on the floor, carefully wipe it up with a cloth. Don’t scratch! Mix one part white vinegar with two parts water and put it on the spot. Blot it until the brown ring is gone. You may also use club soda to get rid of tiny stains.

Footprints in the dirt
Kids and pets bring dirt in from outside, so it can be a regular guest on your carpet. Don’t try to clear the mud until it’s completely dry. Cleaning wet mud just makes things worse. When it’s dry, vacuum it well to get rid of most of the dirt. If there is still some discoloration, use warm soapy water and a soft brush to scrub it away, soaking up any surplus water as you go.

Ink stains: When kids do homework or work on a creative project, their pens often wind up on the carpet. Carefully dab the ink area with a white towel and some rubbing alcohol. Don’t pour alcohol straight onto the carpet. Keep blotting with a clean part of the towel until the ink is gone, and then wash and dry the area completely.

Pets and Accidents
Many households on the North Shore have pets, and things don’t always go as planned. Take in as much as you can right away. Then mix equal parts vinegar and water and use that. Put baking soda on the place after blotting it up and let it sit for 15 minutes before vacuuming it up. Enzyme-based cleaners can assist get rid of scents that won’t go away.

Grease and oil stains
Did food fall or did you make a mistake in the kitchen? Sprinkle cornstarch or baking soda on the greasy spot and let it stay for about 15 minutes before vacuuming it up. After that, mix a little dish soap with water and blot it gently to get rid of any leftover residue.

Chocolate
Chocolate melts quickly and gets stuck in the carpet’s fibers. Use a butter knife to carefully scrape away any tough spots, and then wash the mark with warm water and dish soap. Dab from the outside in to stop the stain from spreading.

If you know a little, act quickly, and have the right cleaning supplies, you can clean out most stains before they set in. Of course, getting your carpets cleaned by a pro on a regular basis will keep them looking fantastic. But knowing how to get rid of common stains on your own is a crucial skill to have on the North Shore that will always come in helpful.

Carpet Care Specialists Mosman
50 Yeo St, Neutral Bay, NSW, 2089
(02) 8311 3724