Commercial Cleaning For Stubborn Office Carpet Stains

Why are commercial cleaning services so much better at eradicating carpet stains than your meager blotting skills? Professionals come equipped with a magical device known as a wet/dry vacuum cleaner. These not only suck up spots, but they continually flush them as well to remove all traces from deep within the fibers. While you can purchase some models for home use, professionals have access to much more powerful equipment which means better results, less damage, and no cleanup for you. However, if you've just spilled a big mug of coffee in the office, you can use these tips for damage control until it's carpet shampoo time.

Coffee
Blot as much as possible then spread a layer of baking soda and let sit for a few minutes. Blot up the rest gently with plain water. Vinegar mixtures may also be used.

Reds
Why are people drinking wine at work? Hopefully, any red substances that are spilled on the carpet are the result of a wild staff Christmas party or are of the non-alcoholic variety. That being said, red fluids are some of the trickiest to remove. Quick action is required as well as some dishwashing liquid and white vinegar. For wine, mix water and vinegar, apply to stain and blot gently but firmly until no more red coloring is picked up on the rag. Switch to dish soap and repeat the same pattern. Finish up with plain water, and most of the stain should be removed if you were quick. For other red liquids, you can skip the vinegar, but allow the dish soap to sit on the area for several minutes before blotting.

Permanent
Some stains aren't just stubborn. If you're faced with a deeply imbedded mark on the carpet, but aren't prepared to replace it, you still have options. Firstly, have a commercial cleaning service fade the coloring as much as possible without spreading it to surrounding fibers. Concealing the area is the most logical method, which can be achieved by a clever furniture rearrangement or addition of a potted plant. If the stain is in the center of the room, then you'll have to use a more aggressive approach.

If you were wise enough to save original carpeting scraps, you can simply cut out the stain and place a new patch on top. When no extra carpet is available, you may wish to cut out a portion from a hidden area such as the inside of a closet to use as a replacement. If the carpet is fairly shaggy, you can also try to trim the fibers to remove part of the stain.

Rust
The best way to combat a rusty spot is by fighting with acid. Most people don't have access to strong chemicals, but one simple remedy is lemon juice. Squeeze a bit on the spot and blot until the color comes up. Dish soap can also be used. If it's stubborn, call a commercial cleaning agency. They can use acidic chemicals to fully remove the stain, and you won't have to worry about burning your hands.