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
