How to Remove Soft Drink Spill Marks from Carpeting
Blot the soda spill immediately with a clean white cloth or paper towel without a pattern., Determine the carpeting material., Gather cleaning supplies., Prepare a detergent solution., Prepare a vinegar solution., Perform a spot test., Dip a white...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Blot the soda spill immediately with a clean white cloth or paper towel without a pattern.
You want to remove as much of the spilled liquid as possible before it soaks into the carpet.
Be careful not to scrub the carpet with the cloth to avoid working the soda further into the carpet and damaging the carpet fibers. , It's important to know what material the carpet is made from so that you can choose the correct cleaning solution and application method.
Check on the underside of area rugs for a label.
The label should list the carpet material.
Contact the manufacturer if you need to find out from which material wall-to-wall carpeting is made. , You will need 3 to 4 white cloths or a roll of non-patterned paper towels, a gentle non-bleach detergent, lukewarm water, 2 to 3 bowls, 2 spray bottles, white vinegar, and a heavy, flat-bottomed object you can use as a weight. , Mix together 1/4 tsp. (1.23 ml) detergent, such as a dishwashing liquid, with 32 oz. (.94 L) lukewarm water in bowl or measuring cup if the soda spill is fresh.
Use only 8 oz. (.24 L) water if it is a set in soda stain. , Add white vinegar and water to a bowl in a 1 to 2 ratio. , Dab a little of the detergent and vinegar solutions on an inconspicuous area of the carpet.
Wait until the solution dries and then check to make sure there is no stain or lightening of the carpet. ,,,,,,, Place a heavy, flat bottomed object like a glass cooking dish on top of the cloth/paper towel.
The vinegar solution will help remove the detergent from the carpet. ,, Start blotting at the outside of the wet area and work inwards until the spot is dry. , Repeat the process if the stain is still visible. , -
Step 2: Determine the carpeting material.
,, Use another dry cloth or paper towel to blot the area where you sprayed the solution. ,, You may need to allow the area to dry between applications to make sure the stain is still there. -
Step 3: Gather cleaning supplies.
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Step 4: Prepare a detergent solution.
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Step 5: Prepare a vinegar solution.
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Step 6: Perform a spot test.
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Step 7: Dip a white cloth or paper towel into the bowl of prepared detergent solution.
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Step 8: Pat the soda stain with the cloth or paper towel.
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Step 9: Press gently for a few seconds and remove the cloth or paper towel.
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Step 10: Wait 15 minutes to allow the detergent time to help break down the stain.
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Step 11: Dab the carpet with a dry cloth to soak up the detergent solution.
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Step 12: Take another cloth or paper towel and dip it into the bowl of vinegar solution.
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Step 13: Dab the stain with the vinegar solution and leave for 15 additional minutes.
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Step 14: Wet a new cloth or paper towel
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Step 15: and blot the stain area again to remove the vinegar solution.
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Step 16: Blot the area with a dry cloth or paper towel.
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Step 17: Wait until the stain is dry.
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Step 18: Pour the detergent solution and vinegar solution into 2 separate spray bottles.
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Step 19: Spray the soda stain with the detergent solution
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Step 20: and dab the wet area with a dry white cloth or paper towel.
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Step 21: Rinse the area with lukewarm water using another cloth or paper towel if the detergent solution removes the stain.
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Step 22: Spray the stain with the vinegar solution if the stain is still visible.
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Step 23: Use a cloth or paper towel dipped in lukewarm water to blot the area.
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Step 24: Continue applying the detergent and vinegar solutions if the stain lightens
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Step 25: but is still visible.
Detailed Guide
You want to remove as much of the spilled liquid as possible before it soaks into the carpet.
Be careful not to scrub the carpet with the cloth to avoid working the soda further into the carpet and damaging the carpet fibers. , It's important to know what material the carpet is made from so that you can choose the correct cleaning solution and application method.
Check on the underside of area rugs for a label.
The label should list the carpet material.
Contact the manufacturer if you need to find out from which material wall-to-wall carpeting is made. , You will need 3 to 4 white cloths or a roll of non-patterned paper towels, a gentle non-bleach detergent, lukewarm water, 2 to 3 bowls, 2 spray bottles, white vinegar, and a heavy, flat-bottomed object you can use as a weight. , Mix together 1/4 tsp. (1.23 ml) detergent, such as a dishwashing liquid, with 32 oz. (.94 L) lukewarm water in bowl or measuring cup if the soda spill is fresh.
Use only 8 oz. (.24 L) water if it is a set in soda stain. , Add white vinegar and water to a bowl in a 1 to 2 ratio. , Dab a little of the detergent and vinegar solutions on an inconspicuous area of the carpet.
Wait until the solution dries and then check to make sure there is no stain or lightening of the carpet. ,,,,,,, Place a heavy, flat bottomed object like a glass cooking dish on top of the cloth/paper towel.
The vinegar solution will help remove the detergent from the carpet. ,, Start blotting at the outside of the wet area and work inwards until the spot is dry. , Repeat the process if the stain is still visible. ,
,, Use another dry cloth or paper towel to blot the area where you sprayed the solution. ,, You may need to allow the area to dry between applications to make sure the stain is still there.
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