How
to remove juice stain from your carpet?
Fruit juice is good for you but
terrible for your carpets. If you lose your grip on your grape
juice, or have a cranberry catastrophe, don't panic. Just follow
these steps to banish the stain and get your carpet looking healthy
again. Clean them with this method to make them look and smell like
new.
Steps
1.
Blot up as much juice as possible with
paper towels or a clean white cloth. Time is of the essence to
prevent the stain from setting, so start blotting as soon as
possible.
2.
Decide how to treat the stain. It's
essential to use the right stain-removal techniques for a type of
carpet. For example, natural fibers, such as wool or grass, can
react badly to liquid stain removers (see the warning below
concerning these chemicals), and you should always think twice
before cleaning antique carpets or valuable rugs. If in doubt, call
a professional carpet cleaner.
3.
Spray some water on the stain. Put some
lukewarm--not hot--water in a spray bottle and lightly dampen the
stain. You can also dab some water on the stain with a sponge. Don't
get the carpet too wet, or the stain may spread.
4.
Blot up the water. Use paper towels to
blot the stained area. If the stain persists, try re-moistening the
stain and blotting again several times.
5.
Prepare the cleaning solution. If the
stain's really stubborn, it's time to get tough. Add ¼ teaspoon (1
ml) mild, non-bleaching detergent or carpet shampoo to 1 liter of
warm--not hot--water. Stir the solution in a bowl to mix thoroughly.
6.
Test any cleaning solution in an
inconspicuous spot. Before you apply any cleaner--including the one
in these directions--to your carpet, test the cleaner on a small
patch where no one will see it. Wait a few minutes. If the cleaner
discolors or otherwise adversely affects the carpet, remove it
immediately with cold water and a sponge. If it ends up causing
permanent damage, at least it won't be right in the middle of the
room.
7.
Apply the cleaning solution to the stain.
Moisten a clean, white cloth liberally with the cleaning solution,
and simply lay the cloth over the stain.
8.
Massage the towel with the bottom of a
spoon.Massage the cloth with a spoon. Use the bottom of a spoon to
gently press down on the cloth. Gradually work your way all over the
cloth, starting on the outside and working your way toward the
center in a spiral to prevent spreading the stain. This process
works the solution into the carpet without rubbing the stain in or
damaging the carpet fibers.
9.
Blot the stain and apply more cleaning
solution. Blot the stain gently with a paper towel and apply the
solution again as in the previous two steps. Keep reapplying and
blotting until no trace of the stain is evident on the towel when
you blot.
10.
Rinse the stain again. Spray some warm
water on the stain, and blot to remove excess moisture.
Drying
the carpet
1.
A towel is placed down first. A book or
other heavy weight is set over the towel, and a bag is put between
them to prevent the moisture from damaging the weight.
2.
Dry the carpet. Place a clean, dry
dishtowel or sturdy paper towels over the damp spot. Place a plastic
bag over them, and then place a heavy object, such as a large book,
over the bag. Wait several hours or overnight before removing the
towels. The stain should be gone and, because the drying process
lifts even deep stains out, it won't reappear.
Tips
§
The longer you wait to remove a stain, the
harder it will be to get it out, so act quickly.
§
Put on rubber gloves to protect your
hands. While the cleaning solution you make with these instructions
isn't as harsh as most chemical cleaners on the market, it's still a
good idea to be careful.
§
Don't soak your carpet too much or it will
take way too long to dry and may soak through to the underlay and
rot your floor.
§
Be sure that you have time to clean and
dry your carpet without other people tracking more dirt in.
§
You can vacuum your carpet when it's dry
to fluff it up.
Things
You'll Need
§
White cloths
§
Paper towels
§
Spray bottle
§
Teaspoon
§
Sponge
§
Water
§
Rubber gloves
§
Mild non-bleaching detergent
§
Bowl
§
A heavy weight, (book)
§
Clear or white plastic bags

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