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Coke Stains
Use 7-up.
Dilute 7-up with water.
Pour it all over the stain then scrub it out with a paper towel.
Blood Stains
Open some club soda and pour a small amount over the stain.
Using a soft brush, gently work the soda into the stain using a circular motion.
Take a dry cloth and dab up the soda and the stain.
Ink Stains
Cream of tartar and lemon juice.
Place cream of tartar on the ink stain and squeeze a few drops of lemon juice on top.
Rub into the stain for about a minute, and then brush off the powder with a clean brush.
Sponge with warm water, being careful not to saturate the carpet backing.
Repeat if necessary.
Ink Stains
Isopropyl Alcohol.
Be sure to wear gloves and work in a well ventilated area.
Blot rubbing alcohol onto stain.
Non-oily Stains
Vinegar and liquid soap.
Mix together 1 teaspoon of white vinegar, 1 teaspoon liquid soap detergent and 1 pint lukewarm water.
Apply this mixture to the non-oily stain with a soft brush or towel.
Rub gently.
Rinse with a towel dampened in clean water.
Blot dry.
Repeat this process until the stain is removed.
Dry the carpet quickly using a fan or blow dryer.
There is a chance that vinegar may bleach some dark or sensitive colors, so it is usually best to try it on an inconspicuous area first.
Soot Stains
Use Salt.
Sprinkle the area generously with salt.
Allow the salt to settle for fifteen minutes before vacuuming up.
Stains and Odours
Vinegar and liquid soap.
Vinegar will kill the odour of urine and prevent staining if you can get to the spot right away.
First absorb as much moisture as you can with dry paper towels.
Then rinse the area with warm water and apply vinegar and soap solution into the stain using a clean cloth or paper towel and leave on for fifteen minutes.
Rinse with a towel dampened in clean water and blot dry.
There is a chance that vinegar may bleach some dark or sensitive colors, so try it on an inconspicuous area first.
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