How do I get dry a tea stain out of a wool carpet?
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You could try baby wipes! Sounds strange I know, but I use them for everything like that. I used it on ribena spilt onto a light beige carpet (I did get it immediately so it hadn't dried) and there is not the slightest mark left behind and ribena is a nightmare.
General Info:
Be sure to check the helpful hints for the Do's and Don'ts of stain removal and Six Sure Ways to Set Stains.
Tools & Chemicals:
Dish washing or fine fabric detergent, white terry towels, white vinegar, warm water, measuring cup.
Technique:
Work on removing the stain as soon as you notice it. The longer the stain is left on the carpet the greater the chances are of the stain setting.
In every case remove all excess wet or dry material before attempting to clean. Blot wet materials using a white terry towel (check helpful hints for a detailed description of blotting). Vacuum excess dry materials or gently scrape up materials with a spoon.
Mix 1/2 tsp. of dish washing soap or fine fabric detergent into 1 (8 oz.)cup of warm water.
Apply a small amount, blot or tamp and repeat until the stain is removed. Be patient. Complete removal may reqiure repeating the same step several times. Tamp down on the carpet, do not scrub as this may disort the texture of the pile.
Cover the stain with the towel and press down repeatedly to absorb the stain material and detergent.
Once the stain is completely removed, rinse the area with cold water; blot with a dry white terry towel until all moisture is removed. Repeat this process several times to remove cleaning solution residue. (Residue can attract soils).
If the spot or stain turns brownish when dry, mix 1 part white vinegar and two parts water. Apply a small amount and blot. Repeat only once.
Precautions:
Never use a stronger concentration than is recommended. Never use laundry detergent or automatic dish washing detergents because they may destroy or dye some fibers.
Hope this helps
ORIGINAL DAWN DISHWAHING LIQUID PUT SOME IN A BUCKET AND COLD WATER USE IT WITH A BRUSH AND SCRUB IT IN AND YHEN SHAMPOO OR CLEAN IT WITH YOU SCRUBING IT THEN WAITING TILL IT DRIES THEN VACUUM YOUR FLOOR!
Soak and I mean really soak with clean cold water mixed with a small drop of washing up liquid and rub with a clean cloth. If after this there is a slight discolouration rub on some vinegars then wash off with clean water.
Check out these carpet cleaning tips:
http://www.espares.co.uk/guides/vacuum-c...
vanish stain remover spray. it costs about £6 for a can, but it does go a long way and it works
First, what color is your carpet? If it is NOT a dark color then you can use 1 cup hydrogen peroxide, 1/3 cup baking soda and 1 cup water. Mix this all together, shake it up well, put it in a spray bottle. Soak the area well and LIGHTLY scrub the area. Let it set for about 10 minutes and then take a clean dry rag and soak up what moisture is left. If you have a "shop-vac"(thats a vacuum that sucks up water) then use that on the area. DO NOT use a regular vacuum you will ruin it. If you only have a regular vacuum then wait until the area is throughly dry before you vacuum. Good luck.
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