We all know that feeling when you spill food or drink on the carpet. It’s usually the red wine and not the water that spills! These things are inevitable though, so it’s best to be prepared. If you need to tackle stubborn stains there are various methods you can try.
Plan for the worst!
Always keep a few things to hand so you can deal with any spills immediately. Some clean cloths, or white paper towels (avoid patterned ones as the ink might stain the carpet) are always useful for soaking up liquids. It’s a good 
idea to have a carpet cleaner and stain removers ready as well, so you can start dealing with the problem immediately. Make sure any cleaner or remover is suitable for your carpet, especially if you have a wool one.
Alternatively, you can make your own carpet cleaner with a half and half mix of vinegar and water, with a small spoonful of baking soda. Spray over the spill until the area is damp. Leave for ten minutes, then blot with a clean cloth. You can repeat this as needed, then leave the carpet until it is completely dry.
As soon as an accident happens, blot the spill on the carpet. Don’t rub it, as this can make it sink further into the carpet fibres. If you are using shop bought cleaner, follow the instructions.
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Tackling stubborn stains
There will always be times when you can’t deal with a spill immediately, or you find a stain that you weren’t aware of. You can try commercial cleaners, many of which are designed to tackle specific stains, or make your own solution. The really difficult, stubborn stains like blood, ink and nail varnish may take some trial and error. It’s a good idea to try any home-made solution on a small area of the stain first to see if it works, and to make sure it doesn’t damage your carpet.
Here are some things you can try for the most common household stains:
Coffee
It’s easy to spill coffee in that morning rush for caffeine. Blot it as soon as you can with a clean cloth or white paper towel. A solution of water and white vinegar (three cups of water to one of vinegar) with a tablespoon of washing up liquid may well get the discolouration out of the carpet. Blot from the edge of the stain, moving towards the middle.
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Wine
Probably the most common of all the stains is wine, especially red wine. For a home-made solution, you will need two cups of warm water, a tablespoon of washing up liquid and a tablespoon of white vinegar. Blot the mixture onto the stain until it lifts.
Candle wax
If you have wax on your carpet, scrape up what you can first with the edge of a blunt knife. Then place a clean white towel over the wax. Set your iron to a low heat setting and iron over the towel. This will melt the wax and it will be absorbed into the towel. You may need to do it a few times in order to get rid of all the wax.
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Nail varnish
One of the most stubborn, and common, stains is nail varnish. If it is still wet, blot it to get as much as you can off the carpet. When it is dry, scrape with the edge of a blunt knife first to remove what you can, then apply a little nail varnish remover, but make sure it is an acetone free one. Blot with a clean cloth after.
Bear in mind that it can take time and repeated efforts to get really stubborn stains out.
Top tips
There are plenty of tips online for dealing with stubborn stains. They are easy to find with a simple Google search, or try Pinterest or Instagram cleaning pages.
Professional cleaning is always an option for stubborn stains. It’s a good idea to do this annually anyway, to revive your carpets, kill germs and give your carpet that fresh smell and feel.
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