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Carpet Stains in the Workplace and Home

As we all know, any sort of stain is not in any way aesthetically pleasing. The problem gets worse when it is not only a stain, but also carpet stains. Carpets cannot be easily replaced, so if you get a stain, sometimes you are just stuck with it. Unlike a bad shirt that you can just toss, replacing a carpet is an involved process that can cost you hundreds at best, and easily into thousands, so it is best to try to avoid the possibility of getting carpet stains.

At home, it is sometimes inevitable for something to be spilled. If you have small kids that have developed a taste for dark juices such as cranberry or grape juice, try to watch them carefully with such things. A stain like this could be disastrous. With a cup full of grape juice, it could quite possibly ruin the entirety of your carpet. The stain will most likely be a slightly less vibrant shade of whatever that juice happens to look like. If you happen to be so lucky as to have white carpeting, the dark color of the juice will contrast so starkly it will be unnoticeable.

In the workplace, there is slightly less wiggle room for why your daily-cup-o'-joe is now being absorbed by the carpet around your office. Setting a cup on the edge of something such as a table or desk is one of the easiest ways to end up spending hours trying to make that piece of carpet to look 'almost' as good as the rest. Someone accidentally knocking into the desk or swiping it with the side of your arm as you grab something is a surefire way to send something flying and ending up with carpet stains that cannot be gotten rid of.

There are things such as ketchup, or other toppings that may end up on the floor. The best way to avoid this is to not allow eating in certain rooms at your house, or not eat around your desk or office while at the workplace. Carpet stains, even though they are a normal happening, can make you out to be as a sloppy person who does not clean up, or someone who has no respect for the image that they present to others. So make sure to keep your home and workplace running smoothly to avoid any unnecessary haggles with your carpeting.

There are many types of common household stains. Learn about the general categories of these household stains and where they come from.

Water-Based Stains

Water-based stains usually come from spilling food or beverages. They can usually be cleaned rather easily depending on which type of material that stain is on. The most common water- based stains come from food, beer, baby formula, jelly and syrup. Water based stains can also appear due to the spilling of latex paint or even dirt.

Combination Oil and Water-Based Stains

Combination oil and water-based stains are generally quite common and can appear due to the spillage of many substances. The most common combination oil and water-based stains include salad dressings, oily foods, mayonnaise and chocolate. This type of stain can be usually cleaned using a general spot remover.

Protein Stains

Protein stains are those that contain protein and are also a common household stain. The most common types of protein stains come from blood, grass and milk products such as ice cream. Protein stains can also be easily removed using a spot remover.

Oil-Based Stains

Oil-based stains can be extremely difficult to remove from some materials. Using a heavy duty stain remover may help to reduce the appearance of an oil-based stain or completely remove it if caught early. The most common types of oil-based stains include cosmetics, furniture polish, crayons, adhesives, butter, cooking oils, glues, gravy, grease, gum, hand cream, inks, lipstick, margarine, oil, peanut butter, tar and wax.

Juice and Dye Stains

Juice and dye stains vary in severity as there are numerous types of special dyes found in juices, beverages, candy and medications. It’s important to clean a juice or dye stain immediately as they can permanently dye a carpet or piece of furniture if left unattended for too long. The most common type of juice and dye stains include juices, foods, beverages and medications.

Coffee and Tea Stains

Coffee and tea stains leave a brown or tan color on materials that it’s spilled on. Using a general spot remover or one specially made for coffee or tea stains can be very effective in removing the stain. It’s best to pre-treat this type of stain if there was a large amount of sugar or cream in the beverage.

Pet Stains and Odors

Pet stains and odors can be one of the worst types of household stains. They usually occur when a pet has an accident or becomes ill and vomits on a carpet, leaving a stain. A general pet stain and odor remover can be used to break down these materials and remove the odors deep down in the material.

Many individuals like to try home made or natural cleaning products. To make a carpet stain remover at home there are several different formulas available to try. The first includes mixing baking soda with water. Although vinegar will usually work fairly well as a carpet stain remover the odor can be quite strong if it is mixed incorrectly. The vinegar solution odor should gradually go away after the carpet dries. The vinegar works by dissolving most carpet stains while the baking soda will absorb some of the odors. This mixture is best used by hand as opposed to placing the solution in a steam cleaner. You will need to wait until the carpet is thoroughly dry and then vacuum the treated area.

Many individuals wishing to use a homemade product as a carpet stain remover can also a small amount of ammonia to water. It is important to make sure the room is well ventilated if using this carpet stain remover. Ammonia can produce dangerous vapors that can hazardous to breathe. Adding a small amount of liquid fabric softener to the mixture is said to help remove stains from carpet and cut the odor of the ammonia. It is recommended that you use caution when mixing any ingredients with ammonia. Use only small amounts of ammonia and large amounts of water.

If you would rather use commercial carpet, stain removers there are a wide variety to choose. Bissell has many carpet stain removers that have received very high ratings by customers sending in reviews. One type of Bissell carpet stain remover is called Oxy Pro spot and stain remover. It is stated to remove tough carpet stains and remove bad odors that are in the carpet. It is also stated to remove tough stains that have been in the carpet for long periods. The clean scent it gives the carpet is among one of the favorite things that consumers seem to like the best and it is stated to be safe to use on all types of carpeting. Using a ready-made carpet stain remover is usually more convenient since they are already pre-mixed.