• Never scrub, only blot, and soak up the stain
• Before grabbing a chemical cleaning solution or heading off to the store to buy a carpet stain removal solution, try removing the stain using natural solutions you probably have in your own home
• Rinse out the cleaning solution once you clean the stain or before trying another solution, because there are some chemicals that can be dangerous when mixed
• Don’t rub the carpet too harshly because you may cause it to fade
• Using a white towel to blot the stain away is the most recommended method for stain removal. You can use any white towel or cloth you can find. White is the prefered colour so that you can actually see how much of the stain has been cleaned by looking at the towel
• If you decide to use a commercial stain remover or detergent, you need to carefully follow the product label and use it properly, so as not to destroy your carpet or your furniture
• Always use a washable fabric, like a cloth or a towel, instead of a paper towel

All Natural Carpet Stain Removal Solutions

All natural solutions are best to use in the first instance, but if that doesn’t work a chemical solution may be required.

Not only are these solutions inexpensive and available in every supermarket, but they are also good for your health and the health of our planet.

Some of the most common natural carpet stain removal solutions are:

• Ammonia
• White Vinegar
• Shaving Cream
• Cornstarch
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Club Soda

What To Do Straight After a Spill

The quicker you handle the stain, the more likely you are to clean it up effectively.

Cold water is best at rinsing fresh stains, if you want to stop it from setting, which makes it harder to clean later.

Before you use any solution test it out on an inconspicuous section, like the inside of a sleeve, to see if it ruins the fabric or not.