HOW TO GET DOG URINE STAINS OUT OF CARPET Soak up the urine stain using paper towels or a cotton cloth. Mix one part white vinegar and 1 part water. Pour the solution onto the urine stain while using a scrubbing brush. Work all of it deeply into the carpet, scrubbing vigorously. The vinegar should […]

HOW TO GET MOTOR OIL STAINS OUT OF CARPET Sprinkle a bit of baking soda directly onto the motor oil stain. You can also use corn starch if baking soda isn’t available. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Vacuum the carpet. Apply a few drops of dry-cleaning fluid on a clean cloth, and […]

HOW TO REMOVE VOMIT FROM CARPET As soon as you discover the vomit stain, scrape off as much of it as possible with a dull edge, taking care not to damage the carpet fibers. Completely cover the affected area with corn starch and gently rub into the stain. Let the corn starch sit for 15 […]

Brought to you by Rug Shine Rug & Carpet Cleaning in Woodbridge VA HOW TO REMOVE TAR FROM CARPET Upon discovering the tar stain, determine whether it is hard or still soft. If it is soft, use a bag of ice or compressed air to stiffen the spot. If hard, scrape the tar with a […]

HOW TO REMOVE TEA STAIN FROM CARPET Brought to you by your local Rug Shine Rug & Carpet Cleaning in Woodbridge VA Blot the tea stain until most of the liquid is removed. Pour a small amount of water directly onto the tea stain. This will dilute the stain, preventing further damage to the carpet. […]