How to tackle Carpet stains

Do it right ... Do it quickly!

Accidental spillages on carpets are an unfortunate fact of life and no carpet is totally stain-proof. Remember the golden rule that instant treatment can mean instant cure. NEVER EVER RUB - but always blot....blot....blot to a damp dry state.

Liquid spills should be soaked up immediately with absorbent tissue, preferably white, or a clean, dry cloth. Avoid excessive rubbing and always work from the outside edges of the stain into the centre to avoid spreading. Use a blunt knife or spoon to gently scrape away any solids.

Based on the stain, we recommend you do the following:

• For Blood, Chocolate, Egg, Ice cream, Glue, Grass, Gravy and Fruits: scrape up excess with a blunt knife.
  Make up a solution of one teaspoon of neutral detergent to 500ml of warm water, starting at the outer edge of the stain and blot dry. Follow with an ammonia solution of one tablespoon of household ammonia to 100ml of warm water, work from the outer edge and blot dry. Do not rub.
  Always test a small ‘out of the way’ area of your carpet for colourfastness prior to tackling the stain.


• For Milk and Soft drinks: Blot up the surplus spillage.
  Make up a solution of one teaspoon of neutral detergent to 500ml of warm water, start at the outer edge of the stain and blot dry. Follow with an ammonia solution of one tablespoon of household ammonia to 100ml of warm water, work from the outer edge and blot dry. Do not rub. Always test a small ‘out of the way’ area of your carpet for colourfastness prior to tackling the stain.


• For Fats, Shoe polish, Lipstick, Oil, Nail polish, Tar, Vomit, Grease, Chewing gum: scrape up excess with a blunt knife.
  Use a branded proprietary dry cleaning solvent. Followed by a solution of one teaspoon of neutral detergent to 500ml of warm water add one teaspoon of white vinegar then work the solution from the outer edge and blot dry. Do not rub.


• For Coffee, Tea, Alcohol/Wine, Perfume, Urine, Liquid foods: blot up the surplus spillage.
  Make up a solution of one teaspoon of neutral detergent, 500ml of warm water and one teaspoon of white vinegar. Work from the outer edge of the stain, using a little at a time and blotting up with dry cloths frequently. Do not rub.

If the above do not prove to be helpful, are more persistent or are unusual stains, we recommend you should contact a professional carpet cleaner.