Bend Oregon's Carpet Cleaning Company

Providing Spot carpet cleaning services
to Bend and central oregon.

Removing spots from carpet can be simple or tedious depending upon the spot and how long it has been on the carpet. Here is a handy spot removal guide to help you remove the pesky spots that can prevent your carpet from looking it's best. If you find that despite your best efforts, your spots refuse to go away, call EarthFirst Carpet Cleaning for a consultation to help get your carpet back to new!

Spot Removal Guide

Always use a clean white terry cloth when spot cleaning. This way you can be assured there will not be any transfer of dye to your carpet and fabric.
The top 10 worst carpet stains:
Blood - Rinse quickly with cool water. Follow with an approved cleaning solution or a mix of ¼ teaspoon clear (non-bleach, non-lanolin) dishwashing liquid with one cup cool water. Blot and dry quickly.
Wine - Comes out with the same dishwashing detergent solution found in the blood remedy. Blot, repeat and dry.
Paint - Latex responds to the detergent solution described in the blood remedy. Blot, repeat and dry.
Dye and Food Stains - Such as beverages, medicines, cosmetics, foods and other liquids containing dyes should be absorbed with a clean, white terry towel first. Then use the liquid dishwashing solution describe in the blood remedy. Blot, repeat and rinse with clear water on a clean, white towel or white paper towel. Dry.
Fingernail Polish - This can can removed using a non-acetone fingernail polish remover. Apply a small amount of the remover on a white cloth and work it in from the edges of the spill to the center. Blot the area using lukewarm tap water. Dry with a clean cloth.
Ink - (pen) Apply 70% isopropyl rubbing alcohol to a cloth or paper towel. Don’t pour rubbing alcohol directly on the spot.
Urine or vomit - If left unattended it can damage carpet in several ways. Always clean these up immediately with paper towels. For pet urine, try a solution of one part white vinegar and one part water. Blot with towel, repeat.
Rust - Almost always requires professional services because of the chemical involved.
Wax - (paraffin from candles) Responds best when medium heat from an iron is applied to a clean white cloth or paper towel, which is place over the wax spill. Repeat the heat application to the towel as the wax is absorbed. Sometime dyes in wax won’t come out and fibers will have to be cut and the area replaced with a new carpet insert.