Cleaning Tips professionals mats

Carpet stains are a real pain.

Different stains may require different cleaning methods. No matter what caused the stain, you need to treat it right away.

Here are some tips Angie Hicks, founder of Angie's List .

"They want to make sure that you have the right tools blot with a clean, dry cloth and -. Do not rub - the place, otherwise it could lead to permanent stains," Hicks said.

Blood can be tricky. If it coagulates and began agglomerating, take a spoon or butter knife and everything carefully remove. Then start the deletion with a solution of soap and water.

Use cold water for blood stains. For everything else, use a cup of warm water with a quarter cup of dishwashing liquid mixed.

Angie has this trick to deal with another very difficult task: red.

"First, delete, has been spilled in the red wine, and then, if you really sprinkle a little white wine on red, your chances to improve from this place you," said AT.

For deep stains seeping through the landfill, including PET transfer of urine and cleaning not everything. For this you will want to use a small hand fan. You can get a $ 100 or less. A more powerful model, a few hundred dollars.

When it comes to ink, bleach or Kool-Aid, recommends Angie professionals allow. Those all make the list of "difficult places", and can damage your carpet if you are not careful.

Also be sure to try home remedies in an inconspicuous area before you try something to clean in a very visible place.

The bottom line: Be careful. It is good. Knowing when to ask for help.

More: Angie List Guide to Carpet Cleaning

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