Only one thing can make you madder than a stain on your beautiful carpet, and that is bad advice for removing stains from your beautiful carpet.

Here are some tips for removing some stubborn stains from your carpet:

Note: A wet/dry vacuum or shopvac is very helpful during the rinsing stage.

Mold and Mildew

• Mix ¼ cup white wine vinegar with 1 cup warm water
• Spray on your carpet stain
• Let stand for 5 minutes
• Scrub with cloth or brush
• Rinse area with warm water

Bleach Spots

• Mix ¼ teaspoon dish soap with warm water (mix well)
• Apply to stain and wait several minutes
• Scrub with cloth or brush
• Rinse with warm water

Wine Stains

• Always wear protective gloves for this application
• Allow good ventilation in the area to be cleaned
• Mix 1 teaspoon dish soap with 1 cup hydrogen peroxide
• Wet a cloth or sponge with cleaning solution and scrub the affected area
• When the stains are gone, remove excess cleaning solution by blotting with a clean cloth
• Rinse area with warm water

Grease and Oil Stains

• Always wear protective gloves for this application
• Allow good ventilation in the area to be cleaned
• Apply mineral turpentine to stain using sponge or cloth and scrub
• Rinse with warm water

Grease and Oil – Area Stains

• Always wear protective gloves for this application
• Allow good ventilation in the area to be cleaned
• Apply dry cleaning soap to stain with scrub brush and scrub area
• Rinse with warm water
• This application, more than the others, requires a wet/dry vacuum for rinsing

These tips should help you maintain your carpet for many years.  If you need more advice or are looking for new carpeting, call Outer Banks Custom Flooring.

Outer Banks Custom Flooring has been serving the beach for decades and can help you choose the right carpeting or other flooring that is perfect for your Outer Banks Home.

From Hatteras to Corolla, Outer Banks Custom Flooring is the only choice for carpeting, tile, and hardwood.

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