You know you can count on ServiceMaster Complete Restoration by Stiffey’s carpet cleaning service in Greensburg, Pittsburgh, and the surrounding areas. However, permanent stains and carpet cleaning can be avoided by taking preventative measures. Our team offers these tips for different kinds of stains on your carpet.

Red wine, dark colored juices, sauces and other foods or liquid substances can stain easily, but can be treated efficiently if found in time. Instead of trying to rub the stain out, blot it with a damp cloth. Scrubbing the stain can drive it deeper into the fibers of the carpet while blotting lifts the stain out. If possible, keep these dark colored stain-prone foods and drinks over non-carpeted areas.

Other accidents like pet urine, blood and vomit can be treated with different combinations of water, vinegar and baking soda. It is possible that these stains will be harder to remove. All stains, however, need to be found and treated in a timely matter in order to get your carpet back to its normal state.

Some of the worst stains include oil based paints, acid, bleach and types of glues. These kinds of stains are often associated with crafts and art projects, so if you’re planning to do these kinds of activities, set up shop in a basement or garage without carpeting. Many people agree that these stains are almost impossible to get out.

If you can’t get these stains out or feel like you made them worse, don’t panic. A professional carpet cleaning from ServiceMaster Complete Restoration by Stiffey in Greensburg, PA starts with a careful inspection of the stain to determine the most effective course of treatment. Once determined, our experts will remove stains and conduct a full carpet cleaning if requested. Your carpet’s stains will be gone, and your floors will look brighter than ever.