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How to Clean Beer From Carpet

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One hundred bottles of beer on the wall, and then one fell ...

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Apply a small amount of mild liquid detergent directly to the stain.

  2. Step 2

    Blot with a dry, white cloth.

  3. Step 3

    Flood the stain with ammonia.

  4. Step 4

    Blot again with the cloth.

  5. Step 5

    Flood the stain again, this time with white vinegar.

  6. Step 6

    Blot again with the cloth.

  7. Step 7

    Apply a little more liquid detergent to the stain.

  8. Step 8

    Blot again with the cloth.

  9. Step 9

    Flood once more with water.

  10. Step 10

    Blot one last time.

Tips & Warnings
  • Always test the cleaning solutions on an inconspicuous part of the carpet before applying them to a large area.
  • Use a white cloth rather than a colored one to prevent any dyes from coming off on the carpet. Don't rub.
  • As you blot, keep turning the cloth so that you are using a clean, dry section to pick up the stain and cleaning fluids from the carpet.
  • If using a brush to help clean the stain, always brush from the outer edges of the spill inward to prevent the stain from spreading.

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payless70 said

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on 1/26/2009 The professionals at Payless Carpet Cleaners provide information and tips in regards to upholstery cleaning. Refer to http://www.payless-carpet-cleaners.com or if located in the South Florida region contact by telephone at (305)503-5868 or (954)671-1050.

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Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 This is so simple and it works!! Just simply spray "any" inexpensive window cleaner on an "old" or "new" stain, on your carpet. Let it sit for a while, then wash it out!! I've "never" had "any" problems with it discoloring or ruining anything!

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Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 Real men don't EVER let beer spill.. but if you do just vacuum up as MUCH as you can before the carpet fibers become saturated. I just put a small amount of water to dilute and the beer eventually will break down.

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