| There are many different products available on | | | | The third and best option, is to use water, it can |
| the market that will help you to remove almost all | | | | re-hydrate the stain to help with removal. Most |
| types of stains. The ideal solution in minimizing or | | | | types of pet stains can be cleaned up by using a |
| totally removing stains is by simply cleaning the | | | | steam cleaner. Once you have finished, be sure to |
| spills and dirt the moment they crop up. Cleaning | | | | dry the area as thoroughly as possible. |
| them up won't even require you to leave your | | | | Ink stains |
| home just to rush out and buy the expensive | | | | 1. You can purchase isopropyl rubbing alcohol at |
| types of cleaning products. | | | | your local department or grocery store. |
| There are several ways to clean up stains simply | | | | 2. You can apply it by pouring some onto a clean |
| by using products already available in your home | | | | white towel or cloth. You can use paper towels as |
| which you use on a regular basis, such as | | | | well, as long as they are white. |
| detergents, rubbing alcohol, vinegar, lemon juice, | | | | 3. Blot the stain as much as possible until it is |
| etc. Its simply a matter of knowing how to use | | | | removed. |
| these common household products and the | | | | 4. Make sure you be careful, because if the stain |
| procedures involved to clean up stains. Below, | | | | is small, you need to blot in one direction only so |
| you'll find some tips on how to clean up pet stains | | | | you don't spread the stain. |
| and some other types of common carpet stains. | | | | Beer and wine stains |
| Pet stain | | | | 1. Mix a solution with one part white vinegar and |
| For your first option you can use one teaspoon | | | | one part water. |
| of clear, household type ammonia to a half cup of | | | | 2. Apply the mixture to the stain using a spray |
| cold water. You can use this solution in a spray | | | | bottle to saturate. |
| bottle or apply it to the carpet directly. It is very | | | | 3. You should allow the stain to sit around ten to |
| important not to wet the carpets backing when | | | | fifteen minutes. |
| you apply the solution. After you have applied the | | | | 4. Use a sponge and clean in a rubbing motion. |
| solution, use paper towels to blot then allow it to | | | | |
| dry completely. | | | | 5. Rinse the area with warm water. |
| For a second option, you can use detergent | | | | 6. Brush the carpet pile back into the natural |
| solution made of hand soap or dish soap. The | | | | direction it has. |
| combination is one quarter of a teaspoon | | | | 7. By using layers of white paper towels, place |
| detergent to one quart of water. You should | | | | paper towels on top of the area, then something |
| always make sure the soap doesn't contain bleach | | | | with weight on the paper towels. Allow everything |
| or lanolin. | | | | time to sit like this until the area has dried. |