THE STAIN INDEX
Every stain,
done right.
The direct answer to the stain you have, the method that actually works, and the honest limit — where a home fix ends and professional equipment begins. 29 stains, each with a page that never moves.
Red wine on carpetBlot with a clean white cloth.Coffee on carpetBlot up every bit of liquid first.Blood on carpetCold water only.Grease and food oil on carpetLift any solid material off first with a spoon edge, don't press it in.Ink and marker on carpetDo not add water first.Candle wax in carpetLet it harden completely.Cat urine on carpetBlot up everything you can while it's still wet.Why the dog smell comes backFind the actual source.Pet vomit on carpetLift the solids first with a spoon edge, scraping toward the center.Muddy paw printsDo nothing.Why carpet looks dirty a week laterStop using rinse-free spot products on large areas.Traffic lanes and why they darkenVacuum lanes slowly, multiple passes, different directions.What most people get wrong vacuumingSlow down.Dark lines along the baseboardsVacuum the edge with a crevice tool first.Rental machine vs professional extractionIf you rent, use half the recommended detergent.Grout still dirty after moppingVacuum or sweep thoroughly first.Why mopping spreads the dirtSweep or vacuum completely first.Shower grout moldVentilate.Cracked and missing groutStop wet cleaning that area until it's repaired.Sealing grout — what it does and doesn't doClean first.Why we stopped offering color sealingClean the grout properly first and see what you actually have.Smoke smell in carpetVentilate hard and continuously.Musty smell after a water leakStop adding water.Why air fresheners make odor worseStop adding fragrance for two days so you can smell the actual source.Couch stains and fabric codesFind the tag before touching it.Cleaning an area rug on hardwoodNever wet clean a rug in place on wood.Furniture dents in carpetMist lightly with cold water.Nail polish on carpetDo not use acetone or any remover.Old set-in stainsLook at it dry and in daylight before deciding.
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