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There’s nothing worse than the first big stain you get on your brand-new carpet – the panic, the tears, the upset! But not to fear, we’ve got a handy guide to take you through how to treat pretty much every stain we can think of (and even some we don’t want to think of…) so, if you’re googling in a panic, you’ve found the best place.
Watch our stain removal video to see just how easy it is to make coffee, red wine, and lipstick disappear from your carpet. Ta-da!
If you’ve ever accidentally knocked over a candle or had an accident with some rogue birthday cake candles, then burn marks can be a pain. If the carpet is synthetic, then it’s likely the burn marks won’t be repairable. If it’s a small burn, the ends of the pile could be trimmed. If the burns cover larger areas, then they might have to be replaced with saved waste. If your carpet is wool, then it could be salvaged by rubbing the burned areas with a coin and brushing them away. For either, ensure that you vacuum the floor thoroughly to pick up any debris after cleaning and repairing. Alternatively, for more tips on how to repair your carpet, check out our handy guide, or to keep your flooring in top top condition, discover our guide on how often you should hoover your flooring.
Getting paint out of carpet needn’t be a pain, you just need to know exactly what type of material you’re working with. If your carpet is made of synthetic fibres, you need to begin by scooping up as much as you can with a spoon and then blotting the spot with a paper towel. Then, you’ll need to apply a small amount of dry-cleaning solvent to a white cloth and blot. Make sure you don’t wet the backing. Blot dry and repeat if required. When this has removed most of the paint stain, repeat the blotting with water to remove any residue.
The cleaning process for removing paint from the carpet is almost identical for wool carpets too, except instead of blotting with dry-cleaning solution, you should apply white spirit to the stain carefully, leave it for five mins and then begin the blotting process.
Blood stains on the carpet can be a scary one to deal with, but the process is quite simple. Blot up as much of the blood as possible using a clean white cloth or paper towel. Next, you should freeze the affected spot with ice cubes in a plastic bag or use a specialist gum remover and scrape it off. Apply water to a white cloth and blot to remove blood from the carpet. Repeat this step until no more stains transfer onto the cloth. Then, dry the treated area with a white cloth and, using your hand or a super soft bristle brush, align the pile in one direction.
A red wine stain on the carpet is another stain that requires that all-important blotting process. Begin by blotting as much as possible using a clean white cloth or paper towel. Repeat the blotting process with water to remove residues, then dry the treated area with a white cloth and, using your hand or a super soft bristle brush, align the pile in one direction.
One of our most frequently asked carpet stain questions is how to clean sick off the carpet. Sick on the carpet is sometimes unavoidable when you live with children or pets, but you don’t have to get a whole new carpet for every little accident, and you certainly don’t have to live with the smell if you clean the stain properly! Scoop up as much as you can with a spoon, then blot the spot with a paper towel. Apply a suitable pet stain remover to a damp cloth and blot again, paying extra attention to woollen carpets. Repeat the blotting with water to remove residues and then dry the treated area with a white cloth and, using your hand or a super soft bristle brush, align the pile in one direction.
When it comes to how to get the sick smell out of the carpet, we recommend using a strong air freshener, opening the windows, and repeating the cleaning process several times if there is still no improvement.
As a nation of tea lovers, there’s always going to be the possibility that we get a tea stain on our carpet when guests are around, or the dog gets too excited and knocks a cup over. If you act fast, tea stains can be a thing of the past. Blot up as much as possible using a clean white cloth or paper towel, then apply a suitable spot cleaner to a white cloth and blot and repeat. Pay extra attention to woollen carpets. Next, blot with a clean white cloth and repeat applications and blotting if necessary. When this has pulled up most of the stain, repeat the blotting with water to remove any extra residues. The same rules apply to removing coffee stains from carpets too.
When it comes to shoe polish, you’ll be really lucky if vacuuming right away can pick any of it up. This type of stain is going to require the services of a professional cleaner.
From bloodstains to removing paint from carpets, our guide should help you in any scenario where carpet stains strike. For the ultimate guide to carpet care and maintenance, why not check out our tips on how to clean carpets, or our guide on effectively cleaning a rug? If you would like more information (or even have some handy cleaning tips for our team to add to this article!) you can get in touch with us or head on over to our care guides.
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If you want to pick the best flooring possible for your new home office, then you’ll want to know all the options available to you! Read through our list of different flooring types and why they might be great in your space to help you make the right decision.
We’ve got a host of tips that’ll help you become a legend in the art of layering rugs, from colour combos to the different layering techniques you can use in different rooms.
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Cleaning vinyl flooring can be a daunting task when you don’t know what to do – read our guide to caring for vinyl flooring for all our insider tips and tricks!
While herringbone and chevron patterns may appear to look similar, some key differences between the two are important to know. If you want to opt for patterned wood in your home, read this guide to find out more.
Wondering if it’s worth investing in new home features if you want to sell soon? Find out how upgrading your home can actually help you sell for more!
Want to create a cosy bedroom in your home and need somewhere to start? The best place to begin is with our guide to creating the perfect cosy bedroom.
Create beautifully bespoke pieces from preloved furniture and household accessories.
Are you hoping to refresh your home in the new year and want to know more about the latest wallpaper trends? This guide explains how you can embrace all the freshest ideas to create contemporary and stylish rooms
Find out all our tips and tricks on how to fix a squeaky floor in this helpful guide, from humidifiers to powdered graphite.
Are you searching for the underlay that will go perfectly with the brand-new LVT or vinyl flooring you’ve just picked out? Our guide has all the information you need.
Are you hunting for the perfect underlay to go with your brand-new carpet and you’re not sure where to start? Our guide to finding the best carpet underlay takes you through all the different types of underlays you could choose between.
Heat your home and warm up a cold room with our tried and tested tips.
Are you wondering if engineered wood is suitable for your kitchen? There are so many gorgeous options to choose from that are hard-wearing and stay looking good.
If you’re having the flooring in your home replaced, then you may not be sure of what steps to take to make sure your room is ready for new flooring coming in – our guide has all the steps you need to take to prepare your room for new flooring.
Find out some of the different style ideas you could try on your staircase this Christmas to add some extra tinsel and baubles to your home’s festive flair.
If your carpet is looking a little worse for wear, there are plenty of small fixes you can do yourself. Learn how to repair carpet and patch up damage.
Learn how to lay vinyl click flooring properly in our step-by-step guide with lots of guidance and Tapi top tips.
Find the best way to remove old carpet on your stairs and flooring.
Check out our guide on how to protect your floor at Christmas when you have family and friends visiting or you’re thinking of putting up a tree.
Do you want to make your living room a stylish haven? Start with your coffee table and this really handy guide to styling it perfectly.
Find all the information you need to properly dispose of and recycle old carpet, including the typical costs you could expect to pay.
Are you looking for ways to style tiled flooring in your living space? Check out our guide for plenty of ideas and styles of flooring you could try if this trend is one you’re desperate to try.
Discover how to host the perfect dinner party with our guide, including the food, the decor, the games and, of course, the post-party clean-up.
Blush pink is all the rage in interiors. Our guide will give you ideas on how to have this chic shade in your bathroom.
Discover the best reading nook ideas so you can curl up and get cosy at home and enjoy your favourite book.
Find a purpose for your spare room with our handy guide – from top tips you can try or trends that you’ll love to follow, we’ve got all the inside knowledge on what to do with your spare room.
Discover Christmas table décor ideas that won’t cost a fortune in our guide to dressing a table for Christmas.
Discover how to install commercial carpets in your space with our comprehensive, step-by-step guide.
Looking for ways to decorate your home on a tight budget and wondering where to begin? Our guide is packed full of helpful top tips on ways you can make your home feel rejuvenated, for less.
Our guide to child-friendly flooring is packed full of insightful information you can use to pick flooring for your family home that suits all your little one’s needs.
This step-by-step guide to fitting LVT flooring has everything you need to fit your own luxury vinyl tiles and get perfect flooring every time.
Create the Parisian apartment style of your dreams by following all our tips and tricks to really embrace French style in your space.
Read our guide to laying herringbone flooring, and all the steps required to ensure you get your herringbone flooring perfect every time.
Read our guide to Victorian kitchen style to get all the inspiration and tips to pull together your own Victorian-style kitchen design.
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