How To Remove Grease Stains From Carpet & Upholstery?

• 05, 11, 2019
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Everyone has a comfortable spot in their house where they can sit, rest, gossip with friends, eat and drink in peace. It is their only peaceful place in the whole universe. And in most of the times, sitting on the couches or carpets gives the undeniable pleasure. Sometimes these kinds of pleasure turn into a nightmare when you drop a slice of pizza on the carpet. Definitely wasting food is a cramp on its own but the biggest and toughest damage is – the leftover grease stain on the carpet and upholstery.

Don’t worry; hire professional carpet cleaning technicians from Sydney CBD & MacArthur Carpet Cleaning and get the most effective cleaning within no time. But there are some DIY solutions as well which can be carried out if the stains are fresh or not stubborn.

Method 1

• Cover the grease stain with an absorbent such as baking soda or cornstarch.
• Let the absorbent sit for a few minutes.
• After 10-15 minutes, vacuum thoroughly the affected area.
• Apply a dry-cleaning solution on a clean cloth towel and gently dab the stain. Repeat the process until the stain is completely removed.
• If your carpet is more delicate or from the category of Oriental carpets or Persian carpets, you can avoid using dry cleaning solvent part.

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Method 2

• Blot the excess grease spot with the help of a clean and highly absorbent cloth towel.
• Add one tablespoon of liquid dishwashing detergent with one equal part of vinegar and 2 parts of warm water.
• Dab the stain with this mixture and through a clean sponge.
• Dab till the stain is removed.
• Clean the area with an absorbent cloth and soak it in cold water.
• After it is done, clean the excess detergent from the carpet.
• Repeat the process if the stains are stubborn.

Method 3

• Blot the water with a clean sponge and a dash of water.
• Mix 1 part of dishwashing soap and glycerine and add eight parts of water. Also, add a dash of vinegar.
• Pour the cleaning solution onto a clean cloth and start cleaning the stain or affected part.

Method 4

• Apply alcohol over the grease stain with the help of a clean cloth.
• Let the affected area dry out.
• Switch on the fan or open room’s windows for a quick dry.
• Repeat the same process until the grease stain is gone.
• After it is dried, rinse the treated area with water.
• Dab the area with an absorbent cloth to soak excessive moisture.

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Always keep the room well ventilated to keep the carpets and upholstery as dry as possible every time. Also, before applying the complete treatment, test the solution on an invisible or underlying corner part of the carpet.

Useful Grease Cleaning Tips

Besides applying grease cleaning treatment, here are a few tips to proceed with the treatment:

1. In the treatment, use cold water. This will help the stain to stay detached from the fibres.
2. Never use ammonia or bleach on woollen carpets to prevent any permanent damage.
3. Don’t use spot cleaners on oriental rugs.

Read: 5 Ways To Keep Your Carpets & Rugs Like New

Get Professional Carpet Cleaning Technicians

Always hire a professional carpet cleaning service to get more effective results at a budget-friendly price package. The carpet specialists understand the seriousness of the situation and provide proper treatment as per the quality or types of the carpet and upholstery material(s). Book carpet cleaning session with Sydney CBD & Macarthur Carpet Cleaning today and get the advantage of Australian standard products, eco-friendly treatments and industrial-grade equipment for a happy environment.