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To get soot out of carpet, do not rub it or add water first. Vacuum the loose soot gently using a hose attachment or with the brush roll turned off. Blot with a dry cleaning sponge if you have one, then treat what remains with a little mild soap and water, rinse and blot
Here is how to get stains out of carpet: blot up as much as you can, work in cool water and a few drops of mild dish soap, blot again, then rinse with plain water and dry the spot under a weighted towel. The rinse is the step most people skip, and it is
Here is how to get grease out of carpet: blot up what you can, cover the spot with baking soda or cornstarch to pull out the oil, then vacuum. Next, work in a small amount of clear dish soap mixed with cool water, blot, and rinse with plain water until no soap remains. Repeat
To get red wine out of carpet, blot the spill right away with a clean white cloth and cool water, working from the outside in. Treat what is left with a few drops of mild dish soap in cool water, blot, then rinse with plain water and blot again. Never rub, and test anything
To get candle wax out of carpet, let the wax harden, scrape off what you can with a dull knife, then lay a plain brown paper bag over the spot and press a warm iron on low so the paper soaks up the rest. Blot any leftover color with mild soapy water, then rinse
To get coffee stains out of carpet, blot up as much coffee as you can with a clean white cloth. Then treat the spot with cool water and a small amount of mild cleaner, working from the outside in. Rinse with plain water and blot it dry. Skip hot water and hard scrubbing, and expect
