It doesn’t matter how many times you may say “never eat on the carpet,” yet for some mysterious reason you’ll once again see a stain on your carpet. Of course, no one knows how it got there, right? As you take a closer look you may discover that ketchup had somehow fallen on your precious carpets. If you have encountered this vile condiment on your carpet you know it is not so easy to clean. Leading Carpet Cleaning is here to help you get that nasty stain out of your carpet by providing two methods that you can try to get that stubborn ketchup stain out.
How to Remove Ketchup Stains on Carpet with Liquid Dish Soap
When it comes to any stain remember that time is key. Never let a stain set too long before it gets cleaned. First step is to remove the ketchup without smearing it. If the ketchup has dried out you will need to scrape it off using a butter knife or something that isn’t too sharp. Then mix together one tablespoon of liquid dish soap in two cup of cold water. Use a sponge and blot at the stain with the soapy mixture. While using a dry paper towel or cloth that is white mind you, blot at the stain to absorb the liquid and the stain with it. Switch between the soapy water and dry cloth until the stain begins to fade. Once the stain is gone, vacuum the area and allow it to dry. In some cases this is all that is needed to remove ketchup stains from off of carpet and upholstery. However sometime the ketchup stain may be more stubborn and requires an alternate approach.
How to Remove Ketchup Stains on Carpet with Ammonia
As before, if the ketchup is dry scrape it off and vacuum the area to remove the excess ketchup. If it is still wet, remove as much as the ketchup as possible without smearing it. When removing the ketchup try not to spread or push the content deeper into the carpet or upholstery. Wet vacuums or even a spatula works well in this case. You can use a commercial grade carpet cleaner and spray the solution on top of the stain and allow it to soak for 20 minutes. After it has sat on the stain, vacuum it up again then blot at the stain with just warm water. If the stain is still there your next step is to mix together a cup of warm water with one quarter cup of ammonia and put it into a spray bottle. Shake it well to mix the two together and apply the diluted ammonia onto the stain. Using an old toothbrush scrub at the stain and blot it with a dry cloth as you clean up the stain. Once again rinse the area with warm water to remove the left over ammonia.
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Ketchup stains do not spell the end for your carpets, rug or upholstery. These methods work on all fabrics including clothing. Leading Carpet Cleaning hopes we were able to help you learn a few simple methods on removing ketchup stains. For all of your carpet, upholstery cleaning and your many other cleaning needs, contact Leading Carpet Cleaning today.
