| There are a variety of products available in the market | | | | Apply detergent solution from a spray bottle. |
| that helps you remove various types of stains. But did | | | | Rub the area. |
| you know that stains can be removed even without | | | | Blot out the stain and detergent. |
| using expensive chemicals at all? The best solution in | | | | |
| minimizing stains or totally remove them is simply by | | | | |
| cleaning the spills and dirt the moment they crop up. | | | | Option 3:(the best solution) |
| Moreover, cleaning them will not even require you to | | | | Often, good old fashioned water can re-hydrate the |
| leave the comforts of your home just to buy | | | | stain to help with removal. Most of the pet stains can |
| expensive cleaning products. There are ways of | | | | be cleaned up with a use of steam cleaner. Then dry |
| cleaning up stains simply by using products readily | | | | as thoroughly as possible. |
| available in your homes which you use regularly such | | | | |
| as detergents, rubbing alcohol, vinegar, lemon juice, et | | | | For Ink Stain: |
| al. It's just a matter or knowing how to use these | | | | |
| household products and the procedures to go about | | | | Isopropyl rubbing alcohol can be purchased at your |
| cleaning out the stains. Now here are just some tips | | | | grocery store or department store. |
| that will provide you with an excellent, immediate yet | | | | Apply it by pouring some onto a clean, white towel or |
| economical solutions in handling carpet stains. | | | | other cloth. Paper towels can be used as long as they |
| | | | are white. |
| For Pet Stain: | | | | Blot until as much as possible until stain is removed. |
| | | | Be careful. If the stain is small, blot in one direction only |
| Option 1: | | | | so that you do not spread the stain. |
| Use Ammonia solution: One teaspoon of clear, | | | | |
| household type ammonia to a half of a cup of water. | | | | |
| This solution can be used in a spray bottle or be | | | | For Beers and Wines Stains: |
| applied to the carpet directly. It is important not to wet | | | | |
| the carpets backing when apply. After applying | | | | |
| solution, use white paper towels to blot. Allow to dry | | | | Make a solution of one part of white vinegar with one |
| completely. | | | | part of water. |
| | | | Apply to the stain using a spray bottle to saturate. |
| Option 2: | | | | Allow the stain to sit about ten to fifteen minutes. |
| Use Detergent solution: A detergent solution can be | | | | Use a sponge to clean in a rubbing motion. |
| made of hand soap or dish soap. The combination is | | | | Rinse with warm water. |
| one quarter of a teaspoon of detergent to one quart | | | | Brush the pile back into the natural direction is has. |
| of water. Make sure the soap does not contain bleach | | | | Using layers of white paper towels, place paper towel |
| or lanolin. | | | | on top of area, place a book on top of that. Allow to |
| | | | sit like this until it has dried. |
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| Blot the stain with white paper towels to remove as | | | | Rodel Garcia is currently working as a housekeeper |
| much of the solution as possible. | | | | @ BC Children's and Women's Hospital. |