Carpet Care

Carpet stain removal tips for all general stains, soiling & spills

  1. Act quickly
  2. Remove any excess liquid/moisture from the carpet immediately
  3. Blot the carpet dry with a clean sponge or paper towel, working from the outside in to limit it spreading. Never rub a stain as it will alter the carpets texture.
  4. Rinse the area with lukewarm water, cover with absorbent towels and place something heavy on top to soak up all the moisture.
  5. Vacuum the areas to move the pile around and allow it to dry naturally
  6. Do not walk on the carpet area until dry.
  7. If the stain does not appear to be removed, call a professional carpet cleaner immediately.

Australian/NZ standard AS/NZ 3733 (available from Standards offices in your state capital city) provides a comprehensive guide to cleaning practises and stain removal.

Whilst care has been taken in compiling these stain removal tips, removal of stains cannot be guaranteed and no responsibility is accepted by Onlinecarpet.com.au for claims arising from any proposed treatments.

Carpet Stain Removal Treatments

  1. Solution of one teaspoon of approved wool detergent with one teaspoon of white vinegar and one litre of warm water.
  2. Dry-cleaning fluid, lighter fuel or mineral turpentine (Caution: Ensure that no flame or lighted cigarette is near, and use in well ventilated area).
  3. Mineral turpentine effectiveness is increased if mixed with an equal quantity of dry-cleaning fluid Caution: Ensure that no flame or lighted cigarette is near, and use in well ventilated area).
  4. Methylated spirits (Caution: Ensure that no flame or lighted cigarette is near, and use in well ventilated area).
  5. Hydrogen peroxide (20 vol). Dilute 10 to 1 with cold water (Caution: Ensure that no flame or lighted cigarette is near, and use in well ventilated area).
  6. Dye stripper. Dilute 50 to 1 with cold water (Caution: Ensure that no flame or lighted cigarette is near, and use in well ventilated area).
  7. Chewing gum remover (freezing agent).
  8. Nail polish remover.
  9. Clean, warm (not hot) water.
  10. Cold water.
  11. Weak solution of white vinegar or lemon juice with cold water.
  12. Absorbent powder (eg. salt or talc). Sprinkle on spillage, leave overnight and vacuum next day.