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Carpet Stain Remover - Tips and Recipes

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Date: 06/17/2005 Topics: Cleaning > Carpet | Readers Request > Cleaning  
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Does anyone have a homemade solution to treat stains or spots on carpeting? I currently use an expensive product that works great, but would like an alternative. I have a light colored carpet with kids and cats! It is a nightmare to keep clean... (Wish I could afford new carpeting!)

Patt

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Post By Lindsay (Guest Post) (05/15/2008)
Club soda works quite well! If it is not working try buying a carpet cleaner and add in some carpet cleaner!

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Post By mb (Guest Post) (05/26/2007)
piece of cake! even works on red wine! you will read about diluting hydrogen peroxide but I've found a need to do it (ck on a corner that's underneath furniture first, tho)

wet (not soggy) which rag; rub it across a bar of soap (Dove; not a detergent); rub rag across area of wine stain

sprinkle hydrogen peroxide on stain; soap breaks surface tension (that is, is a "surfactant")

let it work 15 min or so; ck; continue to ck until stain is gone

mop up excess, if any, with another clean white rag

no need to rinse

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Post By Rhonda (Guest Post) (04/20/2007)
Hi, I have been using a make it yourself carpet and stain remover for years now...it works pretty well. I use my mop bucket in which I place a tbsp. of either Dawn dishwashing liquid, or Gain laundry detergent. I then add warm water, using an egg beater or whisk, to cause lots of bubbles. I then use a sponge to apply the bubbles to the stained areas or one section of carpet at a time. I then let it dry a little while...( use the sponge to coat ) and then vaccum the carpet. It cleans pretty good and makes the carpet smell great.

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Post By Melissa (Guest Post) (07/18/2006)
I just tried the tip with glass cleaner and it took the stains off my carpet instantly. I was very shocked how well it worked. Thanks so much for such a great tip.

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Post By annabelle (Guest Post) (10/25/2005)
please please help me. I was in the process of feeding my cat some tuna unfortunately it was tuna in sunflower oil and when my cat ran under my feet the tuna ended up on my new suede boots. Tried just warm water with sponge didnt do anything. Somebody please help!!

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Post By Misty (Guest Post) (10/04/2005)
I tried using some actual carpet pre treating spray, using a toothbrush to gently spread but not scrub into the carpet. Then use shaving cream and spread that over the stains gently as well. Let it sit for a few minutes, blot or use your steam cleaner. The shaving cream is thick and sometimes doesn't come all the way up, so I poured club soda over the left overs which made it bubble up and is easy to blot or suck up with your attachments. I was able to get out a TON of dirt stains that hadn't ever come out and my son just used an orange sharpie to draw on the carpet. That made the stain fade a lot and is now barely visible! ALSO: WINDEX WORKS GREAT FOR STAINS AS WELL BUT MAKE SURE YOU ONLY USE THE CLEAR KIND!

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Post by seamstress (35) | (08/31/2005)
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My uncle has installed carpet for 30+ years and he said to use ordinary shaving cream to spot clean stains or spills. Do it as soon as possible to the affected area. It only cost a $1.00 most store for the cheap kind .

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Post By VegasJack (Guest Post) (08/31/2005)
4 TBS Vinegar
2 Cups Hydrogen Peroxide
2 TBS Lemon Dishsoap
1 TBS Lemon Juice
2 TBS Baking Soda
Mix in 1 QT bottle with water

Removes Odors from that dog and/or cat.

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Post By grandma (Guest Post) (06/27/2005)
TRY SHAVING CREAM.

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Post By Holly (Guest Post) (06/26/2005)
To get stubborn spots out of light colored carpeting, try spraying the spot with some Windex and then use a toothbrush and a soft clean cloth to remove the stain. It even worked on coffee stains! (I have not tried it on dark carpeting.) This great tip came from one of the carpet cleaners at our elementary school.

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Post By sally. (Guest Post) (06/18/2005)
buy carpet cleanr at the dollar store it It is a super cleaner and better than the expensive brandsI have light grey carpeting and cats ,the cleaner removes all the stains from urine and hair balls it comes in a red container and is called" awesome spot and stain remover" and itis awesome

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Post By Beth Jenkins (Guest Post) (06/18/2005)
the ONE AND ONLY thing to use for light color carpets is SPOT SHOT! At Walmart, Home Depot, some grocery stores, But IS WORTH IT! I have two dogs and many accidents later and my carpet still looks as good as new! BUY IT TODAY> IT WORKS ON ALL SPOTS EVEN OLD ONES

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Post By Ann (Guest Post) (06/18/2005)
I have gotten lots of stains out of my carpet and sofa with a baby wipe. I may take some elbow grease but it works for me!

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Post By Tracy (Guest Post) (06/17/2005)
Buy ammonia from Dollar store and spray bottle. Fill 1/2 of bottle with water and other 1/2 with ammonia. Works Great! Got red wine out of very light tan carpet. Use brush with soft brissles in circular motion or cloth in circular motion.

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Post by ThriftyFun (3746) | (05/24/2005)
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Got a stain on your carpet, use spray and wash before you clean it,
spray and let it set for a few minutes and the stain will disappear, it works great for your pets accidents,it even gets the odor out.

By debby dee

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Post by ThriftyFun (3746) | (04/14/2005)
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Mix equal parts of ammonia and hydrogen peroxide and rub or brush on stain. I've used this many times and never had it discolor my carpeting. However, as always, test in a hidden location first to be sure your carpet will not be discolored.

By Tori

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