Carpet stains are the worst. There are a lot of store bought carpet stain removers that claim to remove stains, but you don't really need to spend a ton of money or make a special trip to the store in order to remove stains. This crazy cleaning hack will show you how to clean a carpet stain using shaving cream, so you'll never be stuck with carpet stains again!
Things You'll Need
- Napkins
- Shaving cream (foamy, not the gel variety)
- Clean cloth
Step 1: Blot stain with napkins.
If it is a new stain, try to blot up as much of the stain as possible using napkins or a clean cloth. If this is an older stain, move on to Step 2.
Warning
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Do not rub the stain or spill, this will only spread it around. Instead blot the stain by pressing into it using an up and down motion.
Step 2: Apply shaving cream directly onto the stain.
Step 3: Work the shaving cream into stain.
Using your fingers, work the shaving cream into the stain making sure to get it all the way into the carpet fibers.
Step 4: Wipe the stain away using a clean cloth.
For this step, it's OK to scrub a little. Wipe and scrub the stain away, but use a gentle scrubbing motion -- don't go heavy handed.
Step 5: Repeat if necessary.
If the stain doesn't come all the way out, add a little more shaving cream and repeat Steps 3 and 4.
