Of course, whether your furniture or carpet is old or new everyone hates stains, they collect dirt and they aren’t very much fun to look at. There are some handy cleaning supplies one should always have on hand that can help tackle even the toughest stains.
The first thing to remember when a spill happens is that your response time does make a difference. The older the stain the harder it is to remove. When a spill occurs immediately cover the area with a light coat of table salt. The table salt helps keep the moisture nearer to the surface and delays the setting-in process. You should always have a light terry cloth or white role of paper towels wherever you keep your cleaning supplies.
One of the most common mistakes with stains is attempting to clean the stained area by rubbing the stain, unfortunately all this usually accomplishes is spreading the stained area and further deepening the stain. Gently blot the stain with the cloth and try to soak as much of the liquid into the cloth as possible.
The next step is to apply the appropriate cleaning solution to the stained area.
One tablespoon of Ammonia mixed with water in a spray bottle is affective in removing a variety of common stains. Other good cleaning solutions involve Rubbing Alcohol for those greasy or oily stains, and for those where odor is a possible concern a solution of 1 part Vinegar and 2 parts water is very effective. Again, it is important to remember to never rub the stain when attempting to clean it. The right San Diego cleaning company can offer you more advice on removing tough stains.
