When treating a stain it is important to act as fast as possible. Often people panic and use everything they can find to try and rub the stain out of the carpet, however this can spread the stain, set it into the carpet and even distort the carpet fibres.
Treatment Process
Preparing the Stain - Use a mild detergent or wool safe product and a clean dry cloth to break down the stain.
Removing the Stain - Start from the outside and work in, using a dry cloth to dab the stain, not scrub it to ensure it doesn't spread further.
Stain Aftercare - Once the stain has been removed, rinse the affected area with clean, warm water to make sure all the residue has been removed to prevent re-soiling, then blot to remove any moisture and dry.
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After
Before - after
Advisory Note:
If you are in any doubt, always call in a professional to survey your carpets or upholstery. As a member of the NCCA I am fully qualified and have a full range of spot and stain treatments. It is always worth remembering that not all stains can be removed due to prior treatment and or dwell time in the fibres, around 95% of stains can be removed successfully.