Commonly found in the yards of many homeowners is mud, particularly in the summer. Summer storms, scheduled watering for the grass, shrubs, and trees, as well as summer water activities the kids are likely to enjoy, creates mud on a regular basis. With mud, pets, and kids, you will likely find muddy pawprints or footprints tarnishing the carpets, rugs, and upholstery. Today, we at Leading Carpet Cleaning would like share how you should treat these muddied surfaces.
Let Mud Stains Dry Before Cleaning
Experts in the industry always remind homeowners to immediately treat any accidental spills. When it comes to mud however, that is an impulse you should resist. Trying to cleanup mud is difficult; it spreads and gets pushed below the surface, making a bigger mess. Dry dirt is easily vacuumed when done correctly, it is more efficient. When it comes the vacuuming the dried out muddy pawprints, be sure to do it slowly and methodically as well as in different directions for more effectiveness. Keep in mind that just because the dirt is noticeable on the surface, doesn’t mean that it is there, and you need to be thorough when vacuuming.
How to Get Ground in Dirt & Mud Out of Carpets
1) As mentioned, let the muddy pawprints dry completely so you can vacuum the dry particulates. Be detailed and patient as you vacuum the dirt.
2) If you notice a remaining film from the mud, treat the spots with 2 cups white vinegar, 2 cups warm water, and 1 tbsp mild liquid dish soap mixed well. A squirt bottle makes for easy use.
3) Administer the ready solution onto the spots until the area is lightly dampened; do not over saturate. With a lot of pressure and a dry towel or cloth, blot away the residues and moisture until the area is clean. If you must repeat the application use caution as you do not want the carpet wet, only damp.
How to Clean & Remove Fabric Sofa Mud Stains
1) You can vacuum the upholstery with the hose and any upholstery attachments as needed to remove the dried soil from the muddy prints.
2) Combine and blend well, 2 cups cold water with 1 tbsp liquid dish soap in a squirt bottle, bowl, or bucket. Dampen a white cloth or sponge with the prepared solution. Use the treated implement to blot away the spotted residues.
3) If you have to repeat the blotting process to remove the film, be sure to use a dry towel in between applications to avoid allowing the upholstery from getting too wet, it should only be damp.
How to Get Soil & Mud Out of Rugs
1) Only after the muddy pawprints have dried, use the vacuuming technique previously explained to lift the dry particles.
2) To remove any lingering spots, mix together 2 cups white vinegar, 1 tbsp mild liquid dish soap, and 2 cups cool water. A spray bottle makes the task simpler. Lightly dampen the spots with your solution, do not over saturate. The moisture and remaining residues should blot onto the dry towel or cloth used to blot with heavy pressure.
3) On the treated areas, sprinkle moderately some baking soda. Allow the area to set for several hours; it should be completely dry and vacuum the area with the same technique as the dirt.
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