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When spills happen—stain removal tips & tricks, and when to call a pro.

First, the basics:

Act Fast
• Most carpets today come with stain-resistant treatments
• Spills can be removed if you get to them right away
• The longer you delay, the more difficult removing carpet stains becomes

Blot Liquids
• DO NOT rub them in
• Use a clean white cotton cloth or plain white paper towels
• Rinse the spot with COOL water and blot again until dry (heat will set many stains)
• Don't scrub the area, or you may damage the carpet and set the stain permanently

Use a Fan
• If you have a fan, leave the fan blowing on the area to dry it quicker
• If you don't have a fan, set a stack of paper towels (white) or white cotton cloths on the stained area and put something heavy on them
• Fast drying assures you that any remaining stain deeper in the carpet doesn't "wick up" to the surface and become visible again
• DO NOT dry using heat, as this will set many stains

If you're tackling a specific stain type, have a look at our stain removal topics, above.

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