Whats the best way to remove stains from carpet?

Question

I have biege colord carpet and there are many dark grey stains,from soda to who knows what, what can I use to remove them??And is there anything I can use to resists future stains?? :) Thanks!

Answer 1

Before buying anything, try washing it off with a damp terrycloth wash cloth/rag soaked in a solution of a mild shampoo and warm water. Mix a tablespoonful of shampoo into a sinkful of warm water, soak the cloth, wring it out. Squeeze a little of the liquid from the cloth onto the stain and rub gently with the cloth. Pat it dry with a dry terry cloth towel. Don't use paper towels, they shred and leave a mess. Let it dry overnight before determining if it worked, and if you should repeat the process. If it doesn't work, you might try an 'oxy' type cleaner like Armor All® Oxi Magic® Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner. It's about $7 a bottle at the hardware store. However, you should try this cleaner on a hidden area of the carpet, like in a closet. It might strip the dye from the carpeting. After you determine it's safe to use, try to keep the oxy spray isolated to the stained area only. There are other carpet cleaners on the market, too, but I've found the oxy-based ones best and safest. Scotchgard from 3M makes a "Protector" and an oxy cleaner, also available at the hardware store. Be careful when spraying Scotchgard Protector, it's pretty lethal stuff.
Here's their site that shows lists of how different stains and how to get rid of them. But if you don't know what the stain is, a general-purpose remover may have to do.
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Scotchgard/Home/Applications/Carpet/Stain_Removal/

Answer 2

Vinegar makes a good stain remover, as well as oxybrite vestal mixed with water.

Hand scrub, blot with white cloth, shampoo all and then get liquid scotch guard to put in your shampooer, (follow directions) and that will protect the rugs from future stains.

But scotch guard has to be re applied periodically.
Check the package.

Good luck!

Answer 3

use a carpet stain remover on the spots, then shampoo the whole carpet and when it's dry apply a scotch guard

Answer 4

I suggest Oxyclean. Mix the powder in a spray bottle and spray, wait a few min and then blot with clean cloth. Works wonders. I don't suggest cleaning the entire carpet unless it is really bad.