n this brief blog entry, the expert New Jersey carpet cleaning and New Jersey rug cleaning service here at Carpetline will detail some of the best methods for cleaning up holiday season carpet stains.
Dealing With Holiday Carpet Stains
There’s a higher risk of experiencing carpet stains during the holidays. Since, typically, this time of year comes with rainy or snowy weather, it’s more likely for wet or mud-laden stains to get tracked onto your carpets. More guests inside your homes and potentially more pets indoors make it more likely for stains like pet urine stains, soda stains, wine stains, food stains, chocolate stains, and more to come into contact with your rugs or carpets.
The first essential step to take when stains happen is to rush to clean them. The longer that a stain remains in your carpet, the harder it will be to get rid of. We recommend having a store bought carpet stain remover to use right away when you see stains, or to create a homemade stain solution using ¼ a cup of vinegar, a tablespoon of dish soap, and warm water. Spray this solution on the stain, let it sit for a few minutes, then blot the area as many times as needed until the stain is removed.
It’s essential to protect rugs and carpets before stains happen. Get your carpet professionally cleaned on an annual basis. Our team can apply a special carpet stain protector that shields every carpet fiber to help them repel liquid and stains when they occur.