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More Carpet Stains: Their Final Demise

The standard carpet withstands a myriad of intrusions and punishments during its shaggy or smooth lifetime and even the best of them occasionally meet a stain that simply won’t go away. Here are some final thoughts on some really difficult ones. Read on, if you are up to the challenge! Rust Marks Make a paste using water and baking soda. Apply it to the rust marks and let it sit for three or four hours. Apply shampoo and rinse. Soot Scoop up excess soot, then sprinkle talcum powder liberally over the area. Leave on for a few minutes and vacuum … Continue reading →

Challenging Carpet Stains

Just as some problems are easier to deal with than others (people too), so too is the hierarchy of carpet stains. Within the kingdom there are many challenges. Here are few. Read on and tackle them, if you dare. Chewing Gum Hold an ice cube against the chewing gum until it hardens or at least is ready to tell you what you want to know. Then, use your fingernail to scrape it off. If you can’t get it all, rub hard against the surface with a toothbrush dipped in rubbing alcohol. Coffee and Tea Blot as much of the spill … Continue reading →

Removing Carpet Stains

When the inevitable happens and something spills onto your carpet, don’t panic. Help is on the way, but you do have to act quickly. In dealing with stains, he who hesitates is lost and you should also look before you leap. If this still isn’t clear, read on. Stain Removers Believe it or not, foamy shaving cream is one of the best homemade carpet stain removals you can use. Apply a blob to the stained area and rub in well with a sponge. Rinse with clean water, let dry overnight and then vacuum. When dealing with Turkish, Oriental and Persian … Continue reading →