How To Remove Fruit Juice From Your Carpet
Clean A Carpet Stain: Fruit Juice. Spilt fruit juice on your carpet? Don't panic, just follow these simple steps and no one will ever know. Carpet will look as good as new in double-quick time.
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Step 1:
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You will need:
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Step 2:
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Blot up the juice
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It is important that you act fast. The longer you leave a stain to dry, the tougher it will be to remove. So as soon as you can, carefully blot up as much juice as possible using white kitchen towel or a white cloth.
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Step 3:
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Check carpet type
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Different carpets react in different ways to stain removal techniques.
Using the wrong removal method could cause the stain to become permanent or cause a worse mak than the stain itself. Carpets made of natural materials such as grass, sisal or wool can be severely damaged by liquid treatments. If you are in any doubt, as to your carpet's suitability contact a professional carpet cleaner.
Before applying any solution to your carpet, you should always do a patch test. Choose an out of the way area of the carpet and apply a small amount. Wait a few minutes to ensure that problems don't develop. If your carpet starts to go brown or lighter in colour, immediately rinse the solution in cold water, do not continue and call a professional.
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Step 4:
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Carpet cleaning products
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There are many good carpet cleaning products on the market but experts tend to be wary of using them. They are not stain specific and may include ingredients which are not applicable to your stain and could do more harm than good. If you do intend to use them, you should watch VideoJug's 'How To Use Carpet Cleaning Products'. Otherwise, keep following these steps.
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Step 5:
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Wet the area
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Only proceed if you are confident that your carpet will not react badly to liquid. Fill a spray bottle with some tepid water and lightly sprits the area.
Do not over-dampen stains. This can cause the stain to spread further into the carpet and carpet backing.
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Step 6:
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Keep blotting
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Now blot up the water with some white kitchen towel or a cloth.
Repeat the dampening and blotting procedure until no more of the stain is coming away.
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Step 7:
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If the stain remains
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If the juice stain is still there, you will need to mix a new solution.
Mix ¼ teaspoon of mild detergent with one litre of lukewarm water in a bowl. If you don't have carpet shampoo, dilute a teaspoon of any mild, colourless washing detergent instead. Remember to carry out a patch test.
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Step 8:
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Apply the solution
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Next, dampen a white cloth with the solution and lay it over the stain.
Handy Hint: Use the bottom of a spoon to massage the solution into the stain. This will protect your carpet fibers from the damage caused by excessive scrubbing. Work from the outside of the stain in. This will prevent the stain from spreading. Blot the dampened area with a fresh white cloth or towel. Repeat until no more of the stain will come away.
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Dab with water
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To finish, spray with clean water to rinse the carpet. It is important to do this as any remaining detergent will attract dirt. Be careful not to over-wet the carpet. Blot and repeat until the detergent is gone.
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Step 10:
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Complete absorption
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To ensure the stain is completely lifted and that any remaining dampness is removed, stack a few pieces of kitchen towel over the stain. Cover with a heavy weight like a book. If the weight is coloured or porous put a plastic bag between it and the kitchen towel. This will protect the weight and prevent its dye from leaking into the carpet.
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Step 11:
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Wait
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Leave the weight on the damp patch, ideally overnight. The stain should now be completely gone.
