Carpet Cleaning tips

[connor1]

Does anyone have any suggestions to offer regarding getting a cream colored carpet with a few dark stains on it clean?

My girls have let a few dribbles out of their sippy cups and I'd really like to get them to come out when I shampoo my carpets.

I welcome any suggestions, tips, advise or ideas on how to ensure that this carpet will come out clean. And yes we do have a no drinks in the living room policy but I think I will have to be more strict in the future!

 

[Christopher1]

I have found that vinegar works wonders on my cream carpets. I just spray the spot with vinegar, let it sit for a minute and the blot up the stain. Sometimes I use a little toothbrush and some baking soda, too. Just make sure you do not spread the stain when you use the toothbrush. I like to work in a circular motion, and then blot up.

 

[JenP]

Have you tried any floor cleaner? I would go with hot soapy dish water first. I always used Dawn and it seemed to do the trick. If you use vinegar and water, be sure to rinse it well so you get rid of the smell.

 

[Yoohoo]

You don't need to rinse if you use vinegar and water. The smell naturally dissipates as the carpet dries. I often use vinegar and water myself although it doesn't do the best job for dark stains. I think the baking soda would help with that though.

 

[Christopher1]

Yoohoo is right, using vinegar on carpet is not smelly. The smell quickly disappears and you are left with clean carpets. I thought of something else that is suppose to help with stains, club soda. I have not tried this remedy, does anyone know if it works?

 

[PlushPickens]

We keep a small tub of powered Oxy Clean mixed with water in a spray bottle. We have a dog who leaves spots with dirt and accidents. I was truly amazed at how well it worked. It takes the spot up entirely. We have a light colored carpet too.

 

[Fryar]

I had a carpet that was filthy, and we had just decided to replace it at a cost of $1500. On a whim, my wife called a carpet cleaning company. For $75, they cleaned that carpet in an hour, and it looks brand new. I'm thrilled with the savings.