How to Remove Odors of Milk Spills During Carpet Cleaning

Dec 21
09:20

2012

Ma. Theresa Galan

Ma. Theresa Galan

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Cleaning spilled milk from the carpet won't be too difficult to do, if you know the proper methods and techniques to do it.

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If you don't take immediate actions to remove it,How to Remove Odors of Milk Spills During Carpet Cleaning Articles milk spills on the carpet can leave very unpleasant stains and bad odor behind.

If you spilled milk on the carpet don't waste time and start cleaning it right away. Take out a stack of paper towels or regular clean towel and blot the spilled milk. Remove as much of the excessive liquid as possible before proceeding to the next phase of cleaning.

Take out one clean cloth or towel and dampen it slightly with cold water. Now scrub the area of the carpet where you spilled the milk to remove as much of the milk from the fibres as you can. Once you've done this, take out a clean dry cloth and wipe the area dry. Ity is recommended to repeat the process several times until you are sure that there is no more milk left into the fabrics.   Now sprinkle some cornstarch over the area on which you spilled the milk. The cornstarch should absorb any remains of milk and make the spot to dry faster. Alternatively, you can use baking soda. After you've done that, let the cornstarch (or baking soda) to sit for at least half an hour before vacuum over the area. If there is any remaining stain on the carpet after you've done all that, you would have to change the tactics.

Sour milk leaves a strong odor that can become overwhelming. Fortunately, there are a variety of items that can be used to remove the odor quickly and nearly effortlessly.

How to Clean Up

1. Mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent with two cups of warm water.

2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the detergent solution.

3. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the stain disappears or is no longer absorbed into the cloth.

5. If the stain remains, mix one tablespoon of ammonia (Caution: Never mix chlorine bleach and ammonia - the resulting fumes are hazardous) with two cups of warm water.

6. Sponge the stain with the ammonia solution.

7. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.

8. Sponge with cold water and blot dry.

Try Out Carpet Deodorizer method

Carpet deodorizers designed for pets are made to absorb odors. Sprinkle some over the affected area and allow it to set for a day or so. Vacuum away when the smell is gone.

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