Christmas is over, but you may have some carpet stains that will keep reminding you about it. Parties and visitors can all do a number in your carpets. Some DIY stain removal methods will have you using bleach, rubbing alcohol or other chemicals that can be damaging to your carpet. Other methods will have you using soaps and dish detergents that will leave residue behind. When residue is left behind it will attract more soil and can make stains almost impossible to remove.
 

How to Remove Old Carpet Stains

The best thing you can do when it comes to stain removal is to keep it as simple as possible. The first thing you’ll want to do is to remove as much of the solid part of the spill you can. The liquid portion of the spill and any other spills should then be blotted with a clean white cloth or paper towels. Continue with this process and use clean, cold water to help dilute the stain. Continue to use clean cloths or paper towels to soak up as much as possible. The best way to minimize any lasting damage is to follow these steps.
 

Common Stains Left Behind After Christmas

1. Mud– Winter weather can have a negative effect on our carpets. Wet or muddy footprints can get tracked all over the place and allergy sufferers can have issues when outdoor allergens get tracked into the home as well.
2. Christmas Tree sap– That beautiful tree really makes it feel like Christmas but the sap it can bring into your home can leave a sticky mess. Tree sap is made up of water, sugar and nutrients that will attract dirt and grime.
3. Red wine– Wine contains tannins that are very hard to remove when they end up on your carpet. Wine that sits around does get better with time but not when it’s on your carpet!
4. Coffee– The holidays may have you drinking more coffee to keep you going and you may find more or it on your carpet than you like.
5. Cranberry sauce– Cranberries also contain tannin that makes them red. This will make cranberry stains hard to remove.
6. Soot– Soot that can get tracks onto your carpet can leave quite a mess.
7. Oil– No matter where it comes from oil can make a stain spread and become worse. Oils can also attract more dirt if they aren’t removed correctly.
8. Gravy– Gravy is a double trouble because it contains oil and coloring which are both bad for your carpet.
9. Candle wax– Candles can make your house smell nice but if they drip on your carpet it can be hard to remove.
10. Pet accidents– Your furry family members may not want to go out when the weather gets cold. This means they may have an occasional accident in the house.
11. Frosting– Holiday baking doesn’t come without frosting mishaps and frosting is made worse if it’s dyed.
12. Makeup– More holiday parties can mean more makeup on your carpet.
 

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If you want stains to be removed safely and permanently, then contact professionals to tackle the job for you. All traces of stains need to be removed to avoid areas from getting stained all over again. Bacteria that can settle into the fibers also needs to be removed to avoid more problems. Call Steam Green Carpet Cleaning for all your carpet cleaning needs.