Here are a few tips I’ve accumulated to remove and clean carpet stains, remember to always test in a small, unnoticeable area on your carpet first to make sure your carpet won’t be discolored or damaged.

Feel free to add your stain removal method :).

• Saturate a clean, white cloth with rubbing alcohol and dab the stain.
• Mix 1/4 cup water with 3/4 cup household vinegar. Spray stain generously but not too much to soak under padding. Allow to sit for a minute or two, then dip a clean, white cloth in the water/vinegar and dab stain until it’s removed.
• Use a bar of Ivory Soap wrapped in with a wet cloth or a gentle bristle brush.
• Try a laundry stain remover pen or stick.
• Remove gum from carpet by covering and slathering the gum with a teaspoon of peanut butter. Allow it to sit for a minute or two, then remove peanut butter and gum with a wet cloth. Clean the area with a wet, soapy cloth.
• Spot clean the stain with club soda.
• Try nail polish remover.
• Sponge with a soapy sponge, then with hydrogen peroxide or a 50/50 mix of hydrogen peroxide and household ammonia (careful on colored carpets, more for light tones).
• Blot with household vinegar.
• Try a baby wipe if you have one on hand.
• OxiClean–I’ve had great success with this product.
• Mix together 4 tablespoons baking soda, 6 teaspoons household ammonia, 1/4 cup liquid Ivory dish detergent, 2 1/2 cups lukewarm water. Sponge into stain, allow to dry then vacuum.
• Make a thick paste with cornstarch and water and apply to stain, allow to dry then vacuum up. May need few applications to lift all the stain.

There are also these methods from cleaning pet urine stains that can be used for other stains as well.

Tips to remember when cleaning carpet:

• Don’t scrub in stain, but blot out and wipe upward if possible.
• Avoid applying too much liquid so that it soaks and saturates the carpet’s under padding.
• Don’t take any chances–always test a small area first.
• If you have pets, avoid using ammonia as it may trigger your pet to relieve himself on the spot.

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