HOUSEHOLD HINTS

Remove Stains from Carpet 

Animal Stains,  Fruit Juice, or Wine: 

• If the stain is still wet, try repeatedly sponging with lukewarm water. 
• Blot dry and treat with a solution of 1 teaspoon detergent and 1 teaspoon vinegar in a quart of warm water.  After 15 minutes, blot again and sponge with clean water.  

Ink: 

• Blot ball-point ink with a denatured alcohol as soon as possible. 
• Permanent ink can't be removed, but you can minimize the damage by blotting with water. 

Cigarette Burns: 

• To mask the damage, snip off the darkened fiber ends. 
• Blot the area with a solution of 1 teaspoon detergent and 1 teaspoon vinegar in a quart of warm water. 

Lipstick 

• Gently blot with a dry-cleaning solution.  Rinse with a solution of 1 tablespoon ammonia in a cup of water. 

Paint 

• Oil-based paints can usually be removed with turpentine. 
• Water-based paints clean up with water.  

I hope you enjoyed this blog post! 

Anita Mora 

#NewMexicoRealtor