Cleaning Carpet Spills And Stains

Cleaning Spills and Stains

In households with high activity levels, spills and stains are bound to occur. Follow these steps for effective carpet cleaning:

Address spills and stains immediately; do not let them dry.
Blot away liquid stains using dry kitchen towels or a clean white cloth.
For semi-solid substances, gently remove them with a plastic spatula.
Be patient and avoid vigorous rubbing or over-soaking the stain.
Always work from the outer edges of the stain toward the center to prevent it from spreading.
To remove any remaining stains, blot with a clean, damp cloth.

For polypropylene carpets, have a clean, white cloth, household bleach, warm water, and a kitchen towel ready. Follow these steps:

Address the spillage immediately to prevent it from drying into the carpet.
Remove semi-solid substances with a plastic spatula.
Create a bleach solution using one part bleach and ten parts water.
Gently blot the stain with the white cloth, starting from the outer edges, and adding more bleach to the solution if necessary.
After removing the stain, carefully blot the carpet dry with a kitchen towel.

For wool carpets, ensure you have a dry kitchen towel, a clean white cloth, warm water, and a plastic spatula. Follow these steps:

Address spills or stains immediately, as they may become harder to remove if left to dry.
Remove any semi-solid spillages with a plastic spatula to minimize further contact with the carpet.
Gently blot the stain with a kitchen towel and warm water, working from the outside in to prevent spreading. Replace the towel when necessary, but avoid over-wetting the carpet.
Use a clean, white cloth with a little warm water to continue blotting the stain until it fades significantly.
If the stain persists, refer to our wool care guide for more specific stain removal advice.