Carpet Stain Solutions

Dirt and Mud  

See Homemade Carpet-Cleaning Solutions for recipes for all solutions below.
 
 

Synthetic-Fiber Rugs

Dirt, mud
1. Vacuum any dry dirt to remove as much as possible.
2. Dip a white cloth into detergent solution and dab repeatedly, then press the cloth on the spot for a few seconds. Wait 15 minutes, then soak up the excess liquid with a dry white cloth.
3. Dip another dry white cloth in lukewarm water and dab repeatedly, then press it on the spot for a few seconds.
 

Natural-Fiber Rugs

Dirt, mud
1. Vacuum any dry dirt to remove as much as possible.
2. Spray the stain with detergent solution, then blot with a dry white cloth.
3. Spray the stain with vinegar solution, then blot with a dry white cloth.
4. Reapply the detergent solution, then blot with a dry white cloth.
5. Spray the stain with lukewarm water, then blot with a dry white cloth.