Simple stain-removing hacks for a fresh and clean carpet

Carpets… Soft and stylish flooring that’s both a blessing and a curse! Despite how cosy they make our homes, and how beautifully plush they feel under our feet, carpets can be a real nightmare when it comes to cleaning. Granted, everyday dirt is to be expected, and can be managed with the occasional deep clean. However, when unexpected stains hit the fabric, be they red wine or dreaded vomit, it’s always best to think on our feet and act fast…

Removing stains from carpets has never been easier with SuperSavvyMe! Discover our DIY guide on how to clean your carpet and maintain that irresistible freshness.

So, how do you clean stains from a carpet?

How do you get blood stains out of a carpet?

How do you get paint out of a carpet?

How do you get vomit out of a carpet?

How do you get red wine out of a rug?

How do you get oil out of a rug?

How do you get tea stains out of a carpet?

How do you clean lipstick off a carpet?

How do you get ink out of a rug?

How do you get mud out of a carpet?

How do you remove coffee stains from a carpet?

How do you clean glue from a carpet?

How do you remove a turmeric stain from a carpet?

How do you remove nail varnish from a carpet?

How do you get cat urine out of a carpet?

How should I care for carpets and avoid stains?

So, how do you clean stains from a carpet?

Stubborn stains come in many different forms — wine, candle wax, coffee... And anything you can tread in! Although you can use chemical stain remover for rugs or carpets, using your own solutions at home can be just as effective. It is usually best to base your cleaning method on the type of stain you have. However, before you start working your magic, there are a few basic rules you should follow to ensure optimal results:

• Find out what kind of carpet you have

• Work out what kind of stain it is

• Do not use coloured towels for cleaning

• Do not use too much carpet stain cleaner

• Test the home remover on a small area of the carpet first

• Do not scrub or rub the carpet, and simply dry it instead

• Clean the resulting stain quickly

 

How do you get blood stains out of a carpet?

Accidents happen! And while cuts are evidently painful, they can also be highly inconvenient when carpets are involved. The best carpet stain remover you can use for blood is 2 parts detergent (washing up liquid or hand soap) mixed with 1 part hydrogen peroxide. Make sure to keep this solution away from children or animals as it can be toxic if inhaled, ingested or if it makes contact with the skin. Oxidised water can also be used as an alternative.

 

How do you get paint out of a carpet?

When a fun painting session turns your carpet slightly too abstract, it’s time to fetch your best stain cleaner! But how do you remove paint from a carpet? The method will depend on whether the stain is wet or dry, and whether the paint is oil based or water based. Oil-based paints do not wash off with water, but only with turpentine if still wet or a solvent if dried — to get rid of such stains, you should use extraction gasoline. For water-based paints, a teaspoon of dish soap mixed with a cup of warm water should do the trick for wet stains, whereas with dry stains, you should pour some hot water over the stain for softening purposes, before blotting a few drops of dish soap onto it. Once stains are removed, rinse the carpet with warm water and leave to dry.

 

How do you get vomit out of a carpet?

Not only does vomit leave an unsightly stain but it can also leave an unpleasant lingering smell! Fret not, though, as we have the answer for how to remove puke from your carpet. Collect the vomit before making a mixture of washing up liquid or soap and water — you should use 1 teaspoon per litre of water. Rub the solution onto the stain (though do not rub!) and, once it’s completely dry, wipe off the residue with a paper towel.

 

How do you get red wine out of a rug?

Ah, the dreaded red wine stain post-successful dinner party with your friends! If you want to remove a red wine stain from a carpet the next day, dry it completely with a paper towel, then pour soda or mineral water over it until the stain has faded. You’ve also probably heard the white wine trick — this works too! After each pouring of water or wine, you should quickly collect the liquid from the carpet. If you can still see the stain slightly, add some baking soda to further lift it.

 

How do you get oil out of a rug?

Oil stains are greasy stains, and should be counteracted with powders. Try talcum powder or potato flour, and leave to sit for a few hours, before vacuuming it up. If the stain persists, use a drop of washing up liquid and some water to remove it.

 

How do you get tea stains out of a carpet?

If you have a tea stain on your carpet, it’ll be gone in no time with this effective solution. The best carpet stain cleaner for tea is simple — simply dry the stain with a paper towel as soon as possible, and, using a cloth or brush dipped in warm water with washing up liquid or other detergent, dab the stain until it disappears. Leave the carpet to dry thoroughly.

 

How do you clean lipstick off a carpet?

Lipsticks are great, until they’re smeared all over your floors! But how do you get makeup off a carpet? Dab the soiled area with a soft cloth or brush soaked in water with a little washing up liquid or detergent, and leave to dry.

 

How do you get ink out of a rug?

Writer’s block due to a bothersome ink stain? Get rid of it by soaking the stain with a mix of either denatured alcohol and milk or denatured alcohol and spirit vinegar in equal measures. To finish, wash the carpet with carpet shampoo.

 

How do you get mud out of a carpet?

To get rid of pesky mud marks, allow the dirt to dry first, before removing it from the carpet with a hoover. If you still see residue, wash the floor with carpet shampoo and warm water.

 

How do you remove coffee stains from a carpet?

If you’ve always wondered how to get old coffee stains out of a carpet, we’ve got the answer. Simply create a homemade carpet stain cleaner out of baking soda and water. Make a paste out of 1 part baking soda, 3 parts water, and apply it to the coffee spill on the carpet. Allow it to dry, and then hoover it up. Repeat this method until the stain is gone.

 

How do you clean glue from a carpet?

If your carpet stain comes in the form of glue, we’ve got you covered. Mix vinegar and warm water in equal parts, and leave the solution to sit for a few minutes on the stain. Then use a cloth to wipe it. You could also try dampening a clean cloth with rubbing alcohol and leave it there for 10 minutes until you can wipe it away.

 

How do you remove a turmeric stain from a carpet?

If you need to remove a turmeric stain from a carpet, a paste of baking soda, warm water and liquid dish detergent will work best. Apply this to the stain and leave for 15 minutes, before cleaning it up in a circular motion. If the stain persists after this treatment, a solution of water and lemon juice/vinegar should do the trick.

 

How do you remove nail varnish from a carpet?

To successfully get fingernail polish out of your carpet, hydrogen peroxide is the best carpet stain cleaner for this purpose. Simply wipe the area with a cotton swab soaked in the chemical. Then, mix baking soda with warm water in equal parts and cover the stain with it. Leave the paste to soak for about an hour and collect the residue when you’re finished.

 

How do you get cat urine out of a carpet?

Let’s face it, cleaning cat urine from a carpet is not the most enjoyable chore! Here’s our tried-and-tested method on how to get old urine smell out of a carpet, without much effort. Firstly, soak up the urine with paper towels, before rubbing a paste of baking soda and vinegar (a few teaspoons of each) into the stain. If your carpet is light, you can pour a mixture of 1 part hydrogen peroxide and 2 parts warm water on it afterwards, and leave it on for 5 minutes. Finally, wash the carpet and you’ve got purrr-fection.

 

How should I care for carpets and avoid stains?

We get it, it’s easy to overlook proper carpet care when there are so many other things going on in life. However, with careful carpet maintenance, you can keep them clean and soft and even increase their longevity! You should ideally observe both daily care and seasonal care. Daily vacuuming will get rid of fine dirt and crusts, thus removing mould from your carpets as well as dust mites. Once or twice a year, your carpets should be thoroughly cleaned with a steam cleaner or a laundry scrubber, or they should be taken to a laundry.

 

Want to know how best to clean your other flooring too? Check out this article to discover more!