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Some products to have available to remove spots and stains from carpets:
White paper towels or white terry towels.
Non Bleach Tide (or similar) Powdered laundry detergent
Spray bottle for applying detergents and special solutions such as vinegar or ammonia solutions.
Household ammonia, white vinegar and isopropyl rubbing alcohol.
Spoon and dull knife.

Step 2
Blot up as much of the spill as is possible from the carpet. A wet/dry vacuum is useful if a large quantity of liquid was spilled on the carpet. If the spot has dried, saturate the tufts in the affected carpet area with tap water (do not overwet). Allow to remain for about I minute and blot the carpet. If the stain is being removed using water, continue until the spot is completely removed. Blot the carpet dry and apply the paper towels and brick. If the stain is not completely removed go to step 3.

step 3
Remove as much of the foreign material from the carpet as possible by blotting with a white paper towel or scraping with a dull knife. Apply a small quantity of a detergent* solution to the carpet spot. Use a blotting motion to work the detergent into the affected carpet area. If the stain is being removed, continue applying detergent and blotting the carpet with a white paper towel until the spot is removed. Rinse carpet area with tap water using a spray bottle, blot to remove excess moisture, spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry. If there is still some stain on the carpet and blotting is not removing it, then moisten the tufts in the stained area with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Let stand for one (1) hour. Blot and repeat until carpet is stain free. Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary. Apply pad of paper towels and weight down with brick.

Freeze the gum using an ice cube. Shatter the frozen gum with a knife handle and vacuum the carpet. Some citrus based products such as De-Solv-It® by Orange-Sol have been demonstrated to break down the stickiness of gum so that it can be removed from carpets.

Saturate carpet spot with lemon juice, using a spray bottle, and allow to remain for 5 minutes. Go to step 3 of general procedure to remove lemon juice. If this does not work, and it may not, call One Hour Carpet. Most rust removers contain a very strong acid and are, therefore, not recommended for use by homeowners.

Acid toilet bowl cleaners, acne medication, alkaline drain cleaners, chlorinated bleaches, hair dyes, iodine, insecticides, mustard with turmeric, plant fertilizers and stains of this nature cannot be removed as they have permanently altered the carpet’s color. Most likely the only solution is to insert carpet from a closet, or some other area into the area where the spot was cut out.

Dirt and grit damage carpet by rubbing against carpet fibers. Carpet sweepers and rakes can remove surface dirt, but regular vacuuming (as often as possible-some manufacturers recommend one day per week per person in the household) prevents the deep abrasion that ruins carpet. Remember to empty the vacuum or change the disposable bags often.

Carpet should be deep cleaned with hot water extraction (steam cleaning) every 12 to 24 months. Steam cleaning carpets involves spraying a high-pressure solution of water and detergent into the carpet and vacuuming the dirty solution. Refer to the carpet manufacturer’s warranty for the recommended deep cleaning method for your carpet.

Many grocery stores and rental stores, rent steam cleaning equipment for carpets. You may also purchase deep cleaning equipment. If you choose to have a professional clean your carpet, do your homework: