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The substances that cause stubborn household carpet or upholstery stains often require the skills and resources of cleaning professionals to completely remove. However, until they arrive, you can pre-treat the stains, increasing the likelihood of the cleaning company’s success.

How to Pre-Treat Stubborn Household Stains

1. Red Wine & Fruit Juice

Since they’re both made of dark fruit, red wine and juice are similarly tough to extract. With a clean rag or paper towel, blot it dry from the rim and inward. Avoid rubbing the liquid as it’ll push the color into the fibers. Prevent additional stains, serve white wine at dinner parties, and provide your little one with a leak-resistant sippy cup.

2. Coffee

White vinegar is a reliable treatment for coffee stains until the cleaning professionals arrive. Simply dab the stain with vinegar, or combine it with water and spray the mixture on the stain. To avoid future accidents, put your coffee in a thermos or travel mug with a lid.

3. Pet Urine

cleaning professionalsAs quickly as possible, soak up the urine with a paper towel, then generously spray cold water on it. A certified cleaning service will have the right materials to remove the stain and ensure there isn’t a lasting, smelly odor. To keep these stains from occurring, ensure your pet is well-trained and put out a puppy pad so that they can properly relieve themselves indoors.

4. Ink

Keep the ink spot contained by surrounding it with petroleum jelly. Then, lightly soak a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and dab it on the ink to absorb it into the cotton. In the future, always keep lids on pens and ink cartridges in plastic bags, or place a washable rug under the desk area to prevent accidents from penetrating the carpet.

5. Cooking Oil & Grease

Until the cleaning professionals arrive, pre-treat this stain by applying liquid detergent, rinsing it with hot water, gently scrubbing the blemish with a toothbrush or sponge, and drying it with a clean rag or paper towel. Whenever possible, place a lid or metal mesh netting over the hot pan to prevent unpredictable oil and grease splashes from reaching fabrics.

 

To completely remove stubborn stains, contact the cleaning professionals at Maid Brigade in Honolulu, HI. Their skilled team uses green cleaning methods to ensure your household isn’t affected by harsh chemicals and toxic cleaners. This company is fully bonded and insured, and they only recruit trustworthy employees who pass background checks. View a full list of their services online, or call (808) 377-4024 to schedule monthly cleaning to keep your home tidy.

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