Household Tips: Solutions for Carpet and Clothing Stains

Try using some of these common household ingredients (spot test in a less visible area to avoid discoloring).

• Spray Windex on the stain and use damp cloth to wipe it away. If it is a garment, rub gently and wash as usual
• Use denture tablets dissolved in water to remove old carpet and clothing stains
• Isopropyl Alcohol patted (do not rub) into a carpet will lift up heavy stain. Use a vacuum to dry alcohol from the area
• A mixture of vinegar and water (3 to 1) removes most carpet stains. For pet odor, a half-and-half mix of white vinegar and water removes the smell
• Use Dow bathroom cleaner or Scrubbing Bubbles on stubborn carpet stains. Wait 60 seconds, then wipe it away
• Baby wipes remove even the oldest of stains from clothes and carpet