You’re hosting an evening dinner. You’re hosting a dinner party. Start the panic! The emergency carpet cleaning around here is as common as an ant infestation at a party. It requires quick thinking, and even faster action.
First, do not stand there staring. Grab a paper towel or clean cloth. Blot, don’t rub! Rubbing is like inviting stain to take up residence in your carpet fibres. Gently dab in the area, soaking up as much liquid you can. It’s like trying with a Sieve to catch the raindrops, but it helps.
Once you have wiped out the liquid, you can channel your inner-chemist. In the kitchen, mix two cups warm, one tablespoon dishwashing fluid, and 1 tablespoon white vinegar. Vinegar is that odd friend who fixes everything.
This is the fun part: test your concoction out on a spot of carpet that’s not visible. You can think of this as a rehearsal for your opening night. If it all goes well, you can apply the solution with a new clean cloth. Remember to be patient.
You don’t need to wear a cape when you tackle that stubborn stain. Instead, use a spray bottle and blotting cloth. After blotting, rinse the area with cold water. Finally, blot it dry with a second clean towel or cloth.
Baking Soda can be your secret weapon for those stubborn stains. Sprinkle it liberally onto the affected area, after you have applied vinegar-water solution. This is like sprinkling fairies dust. Let this sit for approximately 15 minutes.
If nothing else works, it’s probably time to hire professional cleaners with equipment of industrial strength that can eliminate even the most stubborn of stains.
While we’re discussing emergency carpet-cleaning strategies, let’s not forget prevention measures! Do not forget the prevention measures as well! Investing into doormats could reduce dirt tracked indoors by a significant amount, while implementing ‘no shoes’ policies could prevent future headaches.
Do you remember what they said about laughter as a medicine? Maybe laughing at small mishaps will not remove them physically from the carpet. But maintaining perspective is sure to make life easier if accidents occur again.
Next time disaster strikes in the middle of a party–or at any point–you will have tricks ready to face it head on without breaking a perspiration…or your wallet.
Carpet Cleaners North Shore
119 Fiddens Wharf Rd, Killara NSW 2071
(02) 8310 7640