Carpet Cleaning Tips: Getting Popsicle's and Kool-Aid Out Of Carpets

8/31/2017 (Permalink)

The warm, sunny weather goes together with the classics: popsicles and Kool-Aid.  Unfortunately, these two delicious treats tend to make a mess when spilled indoors and if not cleaned correctly, could lead to mold remediation down the road. Remember these tips for your summertime spills:

• Pick up the dropped chunks of popsicle.
• Blot up the excess beverage, and never rub the affected area—this will cause the fibers to absorb the liquid and possibly spread.
• You will need a few drops of liquid dish detergent (without bleach), white towels, warm water, and an iron.
• Test a small inconspicuous area for colorfastness of carpet. This may not work on all carpet fibers. Contact your carpet manufacturer first before applying any chemicals/soaps to your carpet for cleaning.
• Mix a few drops of the dish liquid with warm water. Wet one towel with the mix and place it over the affected area. Put the dry towel on top of the wet one and gently use the hot iron on it. You will see the color pull into the wet towel. (repeat if necessary)

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