Carpet Stain Removal Advice from Clean Freaks
Nothing ruins a party like spilling wine all over a nice carpet. Everyone knows how difficult, time-consuming and expensive it can be to fix, plus there is always a fear that the carpet will have to be replaced outright. Soaking up the spill with a towel may stop a bad situation from getting worse, but stains like this can be a complete nightmare to remove.
The Most Common Mistakes People Make When Removing Carpet Stains
Especially with items like wine or tomato sauce, using the wrong techniques to remove stains can make the problem worse. Here are some of the most common stain-removal mistakes:
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- Stopping at the surface: A lot of people instinctively attack stains with a brush or paper towel. They rub away at the carpet until the stain seems as though it is mostly gone, and let it dry. What is actually happening here is that the stain is being spread further over the carpet and a lot of particulates are being pushed deeper and deeper into the fibres. Not only does this mean the stain will be harder to properly remove, it also leaves behind organic particles which can start to smell over time.
- Using the wrong products: Proper stain removal is as much about chemistry as it is about technique. You can throw as much soap, water or vinegar at a stain as you want, but if you do not have the right chemistry, it is never fully coming out. Using everyday cleaning products that you may find at your local hardware store is not a good idea either. When done incorrectly, these can make the stain harder and more expensive to remove.
- Not hiring professionals: There is no better way to permanently ruin a carpet than trying to clean a stain yourself. By hiring professionals like us, you bring experience with the best techniques and chemicals for the job. We use our own special two-part cleaning product which triggers chemical oxidization that cleans deeply and removes pigments from wine or other colourful stains.
Clean Freaks is a locally-owned and operated company with extensive experience and expertise in stain removal. If you live in the Ottawa area and need carpet stain removal, we are the ones to call!
Visit us online or call us at 613-421-5854 to book Ottawa’s best in carpet cleaning.