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Stains and spots in the carpet can be difficult to remove without the proper cleaning agents and techniques. Remove stains from carpeted surfaces with the help of this free video series on carpet cleaning.
There are 21 videos in this series:
Removing carpet stains requires scraping off as much of the stain as possible, blotting it with mild detergent and water, then blotting it with rubbing alcohol. Remove carpet stains, making sure to rinse between blotting, with tips from a contractor's assistant in this free video on carpet cleaning.
Removing water stains from carpet involves dousing the area with an equally mixed solution of vinegar and water to neutralize the alkalinity of the stain. Remove water stains from synthetic carpets, allowing them to dry for about an hour after soaking, with tips from a contractor's assistant in this free video on carpet cleaning.
To remove ketchup and mustard from carpet, scrape off the excess, blot up as much as possible, then use cold water and soap to sponge up the stain. Get out ketchup and mustard from carpet, resorting to laundry stain removers if the stain is stubborn, with tips from a contractor's assistant in this free video on carpet cleaning.
Getting candle wax out of carpet and other fabrics requires applying a porous cloth or paper bag over the stain, and then moving an iron slowly over the surface to melt the wax and draw it into the cloth or paper. Get wax out of carpet using a capillary motion with tips from a contractor's assistant in this free video on carpet cleaning.
Cleaning hair dye from carpet involves blotting it up as soon as the stain occurs, applying a water and detergent mixture, flooding the stain with water and then applying a vinegar and water mixture. Blot up a hair dye stain, rinsing between each application, with tips from a contractor's assistant in this free video on carpet cleaning.
To clean ink from carpet, blot out the excess ink, apply a milk and soap mixture to the area and then scrub the area with an old toothbrush. Get out an ink stain from carpet, resorting to rubbing alcohol for a more aggressive approach, with tips from a contractor's assistant in this free video on carpet cleaning.
Cleaning up vomit from carpet begins by removing as much of the excess as possible, sponging on a soap and water mixture and blotting up the rest of the stain. Clean a vomit stain from carpet, using shaving cream if it becomes stubborn, with tips from a contractor's assistant in this free video on carpet cleaning.
Cleaning a crayon stain from carpet involves covering the stain with a porous material, like paper, and moving an iron over the surface to melt the wax and draw it up into the paper. Clean crayon stains from carpet, using ammonia to get out the excess pigment, with tips from a contractor's assistant in this free video on carpet cleaning.
To remove bleach spots from carpeting, blot up the excess from the outside of the stain inward, douse the stain with a water and soap mixture and then blot the area dry after letting it soak for five minutes. Clean bleach from carpeting, smelling the area to ensure it is all removed, with tips from a contractor's assistant in this free video on carpet cleaning.
Cat urine is removed from carpet using cornstarch, a highly absorbent ingredient that doesn't leave any odor behind, and is effective when sprinkled over a stain and allowed to sit for an hour. Remove cat urine from carpet, vacuuming up the leftover cornstarch, with tips from a contractor's assistant in this free video on carpet cleaning.
To remove chewing gum from carpeting, rub ice over the gum to freeze it, shatter the solidified piece and lift up the excess with an all-purpose detergent. Freeze gum to get it out of carpet fibers with tips from a contractor's assistant in this free video on carpet cleaning.
Removing coffee stains from carpet involves flooding the area with soapy water, blotting up the liquid and then rinsing it with water. Get out a coffee stain, repeating the process until the stain is lifted, with tips from a contractor's assistant in this free video on carpet cleaning.
To remove colored fruit drink from carpet, alternate between blotting with plain water and soapy water until the stain is lifted, resorting to a more aggressive detergent if the stain is stubborn. Get out colored fruit drink from carpet with tips from a contractor's assistant in this free video on carpet cleaning.
Glue stains are removed from carpet using white vinegar to blot up the stain and rinsing with plain water between blotting. Get glue out of carpet, preferably before it dries and sets, with tips from a contractor's assistant in this free video on carpet cleaning.
When removing mildew stains from carpet, wear a mask and vacuum up the mildew before soaking it with soapy water. Apply ammonia to the carpet to kill the mildew before blotting it dry with tips from a contractor's assistant in this free video on carpet cleaning.
To remove paint from carpet, apply a liquid all-purpose detergent, blot with a dry towel working from the outside in, then apply soapy water before blotting it again. Get out a paint stain from carpet, blotting between each new detergent application, with tips from a contractor's assistant in this free video on carpet cleaning.
To remove tar stains from carpet, use an all-purpose dry cleaning solution to cover the stain, blot firmly with a towel to break down the tar and remove the rest by hand until the stain is lifted. Repeat the cleaning process until the tar stain is completely out of the carpet with tips from a contractor's assistant in this free video on carpet cleaning.
Cleaning cosmetics from carpet involves applying a dry cleaning solution to the area, blotting the area with a cloth and flooding the stain with water before further blotting. Remove cosmetic stains from carpet, repeating the blotting process until it is completely lifted, with tips from a contractor's assistant in this free video on carpet cleaning.
To clean blood from carpet, blot up the excess, flood the area with ammonia and continue blotting until the stain lifts. Blot away a blood stain, flushing it with salt water and dish soap, with tips from a contractor's assistant in this free video on carpet cleaning.
Removing beer stains from carpet requires applying a mild liquid detergent directly to the stain, blotting the area with a clean cloth and flushing the area with ammonia before blotting again. Clean up a beer carpet stain, sure to blot between different cleaning agents, with tips from a contractor's assistant in this free video on carpet cleaning.
When removing shoe polish stains from carpet, apply a non-acetone nail polish remover to blot up the excess polish, then blot with soapy water. Finish removing a shoe polish stain with a bit of ammonia, blotting it dry between applications, with tips from a contractor's assistant in this free video on carpet cleaning.
Cleaning is something that everyone has to do, and the longer people put it off the more work accumulates that needs to be done later. With the hectic schedule some keep, it is hard to even find the time to take care of chores. This professional knows the tips and tricks to make cleaning fast, simple and effective, as well as making the living experience much more enjoyable in the home. In this free video series on carpet cleaning, a contractor's assistant demonstrates how to remove a variety of stains from carpet and other fabrics. Find out how to get tough stains out, like shoe polish, coffee, cosmetics and wax. Learn the basic process of blotting the stain from the outside and working inward to prevent spreading. Find out what household materials best get out unsightly spots on the carpet. Get the carpeting or rugs looking spotless with these great cleaning tips.
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