Carpet & Sofa Cleaning Spot & Stain Tips

[ianharper]

What the difference between a spot and stains? Spots add substance to the fiber and a stain adds colour or removes colour from the fiber and is permanent. Deal with a spill when its fresh and you stand a 95% chance of it not be a problem.

Have your carpet and sofas protected will coat the fiber with a product and seal it so that the spills can not damage the fiber. Lots of carpet cleaner provide this service free now its worth searching around to find one that does as some still charge extra for it.

When you deal with a spill you need to absorb as much as you can. Blot don’t rub, hold a clean towel or bath towel depending on how big the spill is, you want cloths that can absorb as much liquid as possible. Use white if possible

At this time don’t use any products, you need work from the outside in so not to spread the spill. If the spill has solids in it then scrap up as much as possible. Don’t be heavy handed.

Being heavy handed will crush the pile and make the spill and area more apparent.

Before using any product on the spill test it in an inconspicuous area first to make sure damage or discoloration will not happen.

If you want to dry the spill only use cool air from a hand hair drier. As heat can set stains. Or you can put a towel on the area and pill some books or heavy objects on it this will suck out any remain liquid.