First Aid for your Carpet

stain removal for carpets

Here are a few golden rules for dealing with the inevitable spills and accidents:
  • Move fast – the sooner you tackle a spill, the better your chance of avoiding a stain
  • Always use clean, white cloth, kitchen roll or tissues
  • Do not rub too vigorously
  • Always work from the outside towards the inside to avoid spreading the stain
  • Brush up the pile to help the carpet retain its appearance as it dries out.
  • If in any doubt about treatment, consult a professional carpet cleaner
If the stain is not removed by the use of warm water, locate the substance on this Spot Removal Guide and follow the directions carefully.

Nature of Stain/Spill

Method of Removal

Baby accident
Blood
Eggs
Ink - Fountain Pen
Ketchup
Milk
Pet Accidents
Urine
Vomit
  1. Scrape up any solids with a blunt knife or spoon and blot up liquids with clean, white cloth or tissues.
  2. Sponge with a detergent solution - either a teaspoon of washing powder dissolved in 1/2 pint lukewarm water or a solution of carpet shampoo, diluted as per the manufacturer's instructions.
  3. Sponge with an ammonia solution - one tablespoon of household ammonia in one cup of warm water. Blot the carpet dry.
  4. Repeat step 2 above.
  5. Rinse with clean, lukewarm water and blot dry.
  6. Brush up pile and cover with clean, white cloth or tissues until dry.
 
Butter
Chocolate
Fat
Gravy
Grease
Ballpoint Pen
Make up
Margarine
Nail Varnish
Oils
Paint - Oil Based
Polish - Shoe/Furniture
Rust
Salad Dressings
Sauces
Soot
  1. Scrape up any solids with a blunt knife or spoon and blot up liquids with clean, white cloth or tissues. For Soot - vacuum thoroughly before tackling the stain and for Nail varnish – dab with nail varnish remover before proceeding.
  2. Sponge with a proprietary household dry cleaning fluid in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Blot the carpet dry.
  3. Sponge with a detergent solution, either a teaspoon of washing powder dissolved in half a pint of lukewarm water or a solution of carpet shampoo diluted as per the manufacturer's instructions. Blot the carpet dry.
  4. Rinse with clean, lukewarm water and blot dry.
  5. Brush up pile and cover with clean, white cloth or tissues until dry.
 
Chewing Gum
Tar
Wax
  1. Scrape up any solids with a blunt knife or spoon and blot up liquids with clean, white cloth or tissues. For Chewing gum – freeze with ice cube or freezing agent, shatter and vacuum and for Wax – melt wax through cloth with an iron on low setting.
  2. Sponge with a proprietary household dry cleaning fluid in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Blot the carpet dry
  3. Brush up pile and cover with clean white cloth or tissues until dry.
 
Coffee
Drinks - Alcoholic
Drinks - Soft
Paint - Water Based
Tea
  1. Scrape up any solids with a blunt knife or spoon and blot up liquids with clean, white cloth or tissues.
  2. Sponge with a detergent solution, either a teaspoon of washing powder dissolved in a half pint of lukewarm water or a solution of carpet shampoo diluted as per the manufacturer's instructions. Blot the carpet dry.
  3. Rinse with clean, lukewarm water and blot dry.
  4. Brush up pile and cover with clean, white cloth or tissues until dry.
 
Dyes
  Blot up as much as you can, cover the stain and consult a carpet cleaning professional as soon as possible.
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