Gravy or Cranberry Spill On Your Carpeting?  Try This Home Remedy

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to reflect on our lives and enjoy our family and friends as well as a delicious dinner. Sadly, in all that movement and frenzy, your carpet may be the one to suffer. Things get dropped, drinks get spilled and carpets can take the brunt of your festivities.

If you experience a spill, don’t despair! The Tru-Clean Professionals are here to make sure your house is good as new with these tips to remove the most common food stains at Thanksgiving dinner!

Cleaning Up the Thanksgiving Messes!

Gravy

Gravy is delicious and it goes perfectly with turkey and mashed potatoes. Unfortunately, its flavor comes at a price. If some of it has been dropped on the carpeting, here’s what you need to do:

1-Use a spoon to remove all the excess gravy.

2-Blot the stain with a clean paper towel, sponge or cloth and remove as much of the gravy as possible.

3-Then, with a bit of hot water and vinegar on a clean paper towel, sponge or cloth, dab the affected area to lift the stain.

4-If the stain persists follow step number 3 until it’s completely gone.

5-Blot any excess liquid and allow the carpet to dry fully.

Cranberry

Cranberry sauce is not only a Thanksgiving must, it’s also a treat for the taste buds and to the eyes with its beautiful coloring. Which makes its staining power all the more destructive!

1-Scoop up any excess sauce to prevent it from staining your carpet further.

2-Next, mix dishwashing soap and cool water and use a clean cloth to dab it on the stain.

3-Blot until the stain is no longer there or until you see that it’s not being absorbed anymore.

4-Dab with a dry towel to get all the moisture out and let it dry!

IF THE STAIN PROVES TO DIFFICULT TO REMOVE USING THESE HOME REMEDIES DO NOT USE STORE PURCHASED SPOTTERS AS THEY MAY SET THE STAIN. CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL CARPET CLEANER.

But Don’t Fret Too Much about Thanksgiving Spills!

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to spend with family, and spills are almost inevitable. But don’t let them keep you from enjoying your dinner. You can take measures to prevent stains from happening and have a plan of action when Thanksgiving spills do occur. If the stains prove too difficult to remove, contact Tru-Clean!

Tru-Clean is a Certified Partner with the prestigious Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and the international Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI). In addition, we are A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau and Angie’s List and our technicians are certified by the world’s most respected certification body for textile professionals.

For more information about Tru-Clean please visit us online at www.trucleansurfacecare.com or call us any time at 239-541-4888.

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