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Updated by Avalon Services Pte Ltd on Apr 30, 2018
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Here’s How You Can Get Rid Of Carpet Odours And Stains Once And For All

It doesn’t help that there are certain stains and odours like nicotine and pet urine stains as well as juice spills that will leave you defeated each and every time you try to remove them. These stains have properties in them that don’t get removed easily. Juice spills, for example, leave stains especially when they come from coloured beverages. Pet urine stains and cigarettes, on the other hand, don’t only leave marks but stubborn odours as well.

If this scenario is all too familiar to you, don’t fret. There is no need either to succumb to giving up. True, it is exasperating to even try when you’ve done everything in your power to get rid of those unsightly stains or those lingering smells. Good thing there are simple and practical ways you can try at home to get rid of such problems.

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Nicotine Stain and Odour

Nicotine Stain and Odour

For occasional cigarette stains, mix some white dishwashing detergent and glycerin with water in a container. Put a quarter cup of white vinegar (preferably distilled) to neutralise the odour. Make sure to mix everything together before using a white cloth to treat the stain, working your way from the outside portions of the stain before going in. Continue blotting until you no longer see a single stain. Leave the treated carpet to air dry but away from direct heat. You can repeat the process if needed.

For regular tobacco stains, the only way to treat them is to regularly clean your carpet. It is better to hire a carpet cleaning services company to thoroughly treat the nicotine stains at least twice a year.

To get rid of tobacco smell, let dry baking soda to remain on carpets and rugs for one hour before vacuuming them up.

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Pet Urine Stain And Odour

Pet Urine Stain And Odour

For stains that have already dried up, use a moistened cloth to blot the affected area. Apply a specially formulated carpet cleaning product to totally remove the stain.

Another way is to combine water with a laundry detergent in a spray bottle and then spray on the affected spot. Let it settle for a few minutes before blotting and then rinsing with warm water.

To remove pet urine smell, you can use either white vinegar or white wine which you may combine with warm water. Spray this solution onto the stain, let it soak for a few minutes before blotting.

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Coloured Beverage Stain

Coloured Beverage Stain

Rug cleaning can be a nightmare when you’re faced with spills from coloured beverages. The first thing to do is to use a white towel (make sure it is dry) to blot the stain. Then mix white vinegar with dishwashing liquid and water in a spray bottle. Spray on the affected area and let this solution settle for about 10 minutes before using the blotting technique again to completely remove the stain.

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Blood Stain

Removing blood stain, just like spills from coloured beverages, is one frustrating chore to do. With such a stain, however, the first thing to remember is to act fast – that is, to remove the stain as quickly as possible. Before applying any treatment, make sure to blot the affected area with cold water to prevent blood from seeping further into the fibers of the carpet. Then mix a liquid dishwashing detergent with cold water in a spray bottle. Spray on the affected spot then use a white paper towel or dry white cloth to blot the stain. Finally, rinse with cold water.

These are just some simple solutions you can do using products inside your home to get rid of stubborn stains and odours. Remember, though, that it may take repeating the process several times to be a success. Remember, too, that not all stains can be removed with just a simple swipe of a homemade formula. In cases like these, you need to go professional.