Red stains on carpets can be quite a challenge to clean. These types of stains fall under two separate categories. These are manmade and natural. Natural red stains come from wine or other plant based products. Man made dyes or colorants are in everything from medicine to food.

The best way to proceed when you find you have a red stain on your carpet is to ask “where did it come from” and “what type of stain is it”? It is best to proceed slowly with these types of spots. If the wrong cleaning product is used you may be locking in your problem.

If you find you have a natural red stain and good process is to use a white microfiber towel and a mixture of 3 parts water to one part 2% hydrogen peroxide. Mist the area and allow the solution to penetrate the stain for 15 minutes. Blot the area with the microfiber cloth and see if the red is transferring to the towel. You may have to repeat this process 2 to 3 times.

With a man made stain you can attempt a Resolve type product. Follow label directions and don’t over wet the area. If you are not seeing results do not attempt more than once.

If you find the area is not responding a call to a carpet cleaning professional is needed. We at Deep Clean Carpet Cleaning in Blaine Minnesota can bring another level of products and expertise to help take care of your red stain.

It is not uncommon to have brown water spots invade our home. They can come from a simple water leak or just extra rain that finds its way in.

Many of the over the counter carpet solutions clean grease and oil but have little effect on water spots.

I recommend a simple two-step process that will help you get rid of these problem areas.

Step one is to mist the spot with distilled water. Step two is to take a spay bottle and mix a 50/50 mix of 3% hydrogen peroxide with water and spray it on the area you are looking to clean. Do not flood the area but be sure the area is wet. This is the same hydrogen peroxide you buy in a pharmacy to help clean a wound. After application allow the area to remain wet for about 15 minutes. Hydrogen peroxide requires time in order to work.

The final step is to take white towels and blot the area to remove excess fluid. You can put fans on the spot to help get the area dry as quickly as possible. You may need to repeat the process two or three times if necessary.

If you are still having problems it may to time to call a professional. Deep Clean Carpet Cleaning in Blaine Minnesota can help if this first step did not get the results you were hoping for.

The purpose of this short article is to give you some tips to look for as you begin the adventure.

1. Ask friends and family that have had a great experience with their cleaner. It is always good to ask people you trust about the professionals who have worked for them.
2. Ask a professional you trust from a similar industry. Have you had your air ducts cleaned or used a plumber or electrician recently? They know who to recommend and who to stay away from.
3. Check online reviews of carpet cleaners and what type of experience others have had. Were problems taken care of quickly and did folks feel the job was completed in a professional manner?
4. How many years have they been in business? The longer the better! A resource that has been around for a long time should understand what is necessary to keep customers happy.
5. Is the company local? Local small businesses understand the needs of their community and are committed to its success.

As a carpet professional the first question I am usually asked is “how much will it cost?” Cost is important but getting a professional you can trust is much more important.

 

One question I get asked as a carpet cleaning professional is “what is a great product for pet stains I can use between my regular scheduled cleanings?”

With the weather getting colder our pets are indoors more than ever.

There certainly are quite a few options for the average homeowner to consider to remove pet stains. It can become quite overwhelming to pick the right product that won’t hurt your carpets and still do a great job of removing urine and other concerns.

Another issue is the smell that some carpet cleaning products produce.

A product I have had great success with, and highly recommend, is called Pet StainOff. This product can be purchased at Amazon or at http://www.jondon.com/pet-stain-off.html. It has a light fragrance and does a great job at removing the stain and the smell associated with the spot. It is great for dogs and cats.

If it has been a while and you are ready to have your carpets professionally cleaned please check out DeepClean.us.com. We specialize in professionally removing pet stains and getting your home fresh and clean.

Having your carpets cleaned can be a bit tough for our family pets. The process can introduce a whole new series of sights, sounds and smells that our furry friends may never have encountered before. As a cleaning professional I do everything possible to inform my customers how to prepare for my arrival.

As a pet owner the easiest thing to do if you are concerned about your pet is to take them to the home of a family member or friend you trust. This will save them the anxiety of having to deal with someone in their home they are not familiar with. If that is not an option than allowing your pet to greet the carpet cleaning professional before the cleaning process is a great first step. After the introduction I recommend putting the pet in its favorite kennel or room. I also recommend putting on music to help reduce the noise vacuum motors will generate. A bit of extra food or treats will also lower the anxiety level.

Professional cleaning in the home requires the use of a two-inch vacuum hose. The use of this hose requires a door to remain partially open. It is this opening pets will use to make a dash to freedom if possible. It is always wise to remove, kennel or use a separate room to ensure our pets stay safe and stay home while having our carpets cleaned!