Category Archives: Carpet Cleaning Tips

Getting stains out of carpet is tricky, but essential to keep your home clean. Few things make a house look old or dingy more quickly than a dirty, stained carpet. Knowing in advance what to do with stains allows you … Continue reading →

1. Vacuum the rug with a brush attachment (never running the vacuum directly over the rug) or by shaking it outside. 2. Do not throw your cowhide rug in the washer, immerse it in water or have it dry cleaned. … Continue reading →

1. Blot any immediate spills with a paper towel to remove as much of the liquid as possible before it dries. Take your rug outside and shake it vigorously to remove loose dust and dirt. Alternatively, shake it over the … Continue reading →

1. Combine 1 cup of lukewarm water with a bleach- and alkaloid-free crystal detergent (such as dishwasher or laundry soap). 2. Blot this solution into the carpet or upholstery using a clean cloth. 3. Drop 1 tbsp. of ammonia into … Continue reading →

1. Gently wipe the stain with a sponge damped with ammonia and water, failing that try a mixture of alcohol and water (never use hot water). 2. Blot the stain using a clean white 100% cotton dry towel and pressing … Continue reading →

1. Gently scrape to remove excess lotion. 2. Moisten the spot with water and apply an enzyme pre-soak (follow directions on label). 3. Let the stain soak for 30 minutes. 4. Flush the area with water. 5. If possible, launder … Continue reading →

1. Try to wash out the spill as quickly as you can after it occurs with a plain white cloth or plain white paper towel(s). A wet/dry vacuum cleaner can also be used with water to repeatedly flush the area … Continue reading →