Now dry the are using the same white towel technique mentioned above.
How to get spots off the back of rug.
Rugs with rubber backing can leave vinyl and linoleum flooring with yellow discoloration.
If the stain remains repeat the process but add 2 tablespoons of borax to the mixture.
Then blot the stain with a damp paper towel and vacuum over the area.
Pick a small spot that s hidden say under the couch or sofa and hit it with a little of the stain remover.
Combine white vinegar with water in a spray bottle.
Due to the inefficiency of the steam cleaner sometimes the stain simply gets moved around or pushed deeper into the carpet rather than picked up.
Let the powder sit overnight to absorb odor and the mildew.
Here are the best diy ways to deal with residue and trapped moisture.
Place five to eight paper towels on top of the stain and weight it down with a heavy item.
According to good housekeeping this helps soak the stain from the carpet.
Vinyl floors can also be scarred by scuff marks which can be removed by using isopropyl alcohol.
After thoroughly cleansing the area with the vinegar solution sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda over the carpet.
For residue spray just enough warm water over the stained area to dampen it but without wetting the back of the carpet.
If it s a fat or oil based stain sprinkle some baking soda on the stain and let it sit for 5 minutes.
You can either vacuum up the baking soda and try the vinegar solution method or leave the powder there and move onto the next step.
Vacuum the baking soda crumbs from the carpet.
Now apply enough stain.
Depending on the size of the mold patch use either one or two cups of baking soda.
Let the area dry and then vacuum the area.
Blot the area with a rag dipped in nail polish remover.
For blood and urine stains use dish soap water and ammonia to remove the stains.
This is common when carpets are steam cleaned.
The best methods to try and remove rug stains would be through sun exposure or a water and baking soda mixture.
If there s no change after a few minutes you re good to go.
Spray the stained area and leave for a few hours.
In the morning vacuum away the remnants of the baking soda and enjoy the fresh scent.
Vacuum before the pieces soften and blot the carpet with a white towel.
Sprinkle baking soda over the stained area and leave it to absorb.
Apply the mixture to the stain with a cloth.
When the carpets dry the stain comes right back to the top.
This sticky soap attracts more dirt and grime which cause the stain to reappear.
Once the glue residue is thoroughly moistened gently wipe it off and repeat until the carpet is clean.