Old Mill Townhomes

It is the season for holiday parties. Inevitably you will end up with a stain on the carpet in your townhouse in Lynchburg, VA.  Here are a few hints on how to remove some of the most common stains.

Cigarette burns:

• To mask the damage, snip off the darkened fiber ends.
• Blot the area with a solution of 1 tsp detergent and 1 tsp vinegar in a quart of warm water.

• Gently blot with dry-cleaning solution
• Rinse with a solution of  1 T ammonia in a cup of water.
• Animal Stains & Fruit Juices
• If the stain is stil wet, try repeatedly sponging with lukewarm water.
• Blot dry and treat with a solution of 1 tsp detergent and 1 tsp vinegar in a quart of warm water. After waiting 15 minutes blot again and sponge with clean water.

• Oil-based paints can usually be removed with turpentine
• Water-based paints clean up with water.

• Blot ball-point ink with denatured alcohol as soon as possible
• Permanent ink can’t be remved but you can minimize the damage by blotting with water.
• Have fun at your party, and good luck with the stains!

• Blot the spill with paper towels or a clean cloth.
• Combine 1t carpet shampoo (or dish soap) and 1C hydrogen peroxide. Soak a clean sponge in the mixture, squeeze it halfway dry, then gently blot the stain. Continue until the stain lifts.
• Sponge the stained area with warm water.
• Blot dry with a clean cloth or paper towels.

Happy Holidays from Old Mill Townhomes. Have fun at your party, and good luck with the stains!