Substrate · 4 protocols
Carpet
Stain rescues for wall-to-wall carpet and rugs — blot, don't scrub, keep everything cold, and work from the outside of the spill in.
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How to Get Red Wine Out of Carpet
Blot first, then dish soap and spot-tested hydrogen peroxide or an oxygen wine remover. Exact steps for fresh and dried red wine on carpet, no folklore.
002
How to Get Blood Out of Carpet (Fresh and Dried)
Blood is a protein stain: blot with cold water only, never heat. Spot-tested hydrogen peroxide on synthetic carpet; enzyme cleaner for dried, colored, or wool.
003
How to Get Coffee Out of Carpet
Get coffee out of carpet: blot, cold water, and a vinegar and dish soap solution. Black coffee and cream lattes need different steps, plus the sour-milk fix.
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How to Get Pet Urine (Dog or Cat Pee) Out of Carpet
Get dog or cat pee out of carpet: blot, rinse cold, then an enzyme cleaner to destroy the uric-acid crystals behind the returning smell. Never use ammonia.
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