How to Clean Carpet Soot Stains
Soot from the fireplace can make an unsightly stain, especially if the mess lands on light-colored carpeting. Due to the powdery nature of soot, stains of this sort can spread easily, so cleaning as soon as you find soot on your carpet is recommended. Though it may be a natural thought to clean stains off of your carpet with water, this is not the best method. Water may actually cause the soot stain to spread and permeate deeper into the pile of your rug. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Cover the soot stain liberally with baking powder and let it sit for at least an hour. If you do not have baking powder, you can also use cornstarch. The powdery substance absorbs the soot that is not ground into the carpeting.
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Vacuum the baking soda-covered sooty area. Use the hose attachment of your vacuum cleaner instead of a brush to avoid spreading the mixture to other areas of the carpet.
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Dampen a clean, soft cloth with a dry cleaning fluid. This type of solvent can be found in cleaning sections of superstores as well as your local home improvement warehouse. Use a white or beige cloth instead of a colored rag to avoid color bleeding.
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Dab or blot the soot stain with the cloth. Refrain from rubbing or heavy scrubbing, as these motions may drive the soot deeper into your carpet.
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Rinse your cloth, squeeze out excess water and apply more dry cleaning fluid if needed.
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