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Cleaning Up Common Carpet Spots - Coffee and Mud
by James Carlson
Description: Tips for removing mud and coffee stains from your carpet.
Carpet stains are not a problem if you stay on top of them. The
last thing you want to do is let them build up to the point that
the only thing you can do is call a professional. If you want to
stay on top of your carpet spots read this article for some tips
on dealing with some common carpet spots.
One common spot that might get on your carpet is coffee. Coffee
can be difficult because it is a multi part stain. You are
dealing with not only the coffee but also creamer and anything
else you put in it. First you want to start by blotting up as
much of the spot as possible with a dry cotton towel. Get as
much up as possible. Next, move on to your general carpet
cleaning spotter. Spray it on the spot and let it dwell for few
seconds. Blot it up with a cotton towel and repeat. This should
take out the creamer and any additives. After the general
spotter you want to spray the spot with a vinegar and water
solution. In a spray bottle mix up a solution of one part white
distilled vinegar to three parts water. Spray the spot with this
solution and let it dwell for a few seconds. Blot up the
solution and repeat. This should remove the coffee itself. Now
let the spot dry thoroughly before putting the carpet back to
use. Place fans on the spot if you have any.
Another common spot is mud. Mud is actually very easy to
remove. To remove mud you want to leave it alone. Do not touch
it until it is completely dry. After it is dry you can usually
just vacuum it out of the carpet. You might need to lightly
brush the carpet with a soft brush to loosen it but be careful
not to scrub too hard. If you have any remaining soil you can
use your general spotter to spot clean it just like above.
Follow it up with your vinegar and water solution to remove any
residue left by the spotter. Once again, let the carpet dry
thoroughly before putting it back to use.
I hope these tips will help you to deal with these spots if you
get them on your carpet. As you can see they are actually very
easy to remove. Good luck to you and if you need further help
you should consult a carpet cleaner.
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