Friday, June 7, 2013

Clean Nicotine Stains From The Carpet

Clean Nicotine
Stains from a Carpet


There are many reasons why a carpet may yellow over time, but nicotine stains are one cause that is particularly nasty because of the smell. Nicotine also creates a very greasy type of stain. You can usually remove nicotine stains from carpet with a homemade cleaning solution, but if the stains are very deep and set-in, a professional cleaning may be in order. You might want to consider shampooing or steam cleaning the entire carpet after removing the stains to get it as fresh as possible.


Instructions


1. Mix a solution of 1 qt. warm water, 1/2 tsp. liquid detergent, and 1 tbsp. white vinegar.


2. Dip a sponge into the solution and blot the area of carpet with the nicotine stain until some of it comes out onto the sponge.


3. Blot with a clean, dry towel or rags.


4. Repeat the process until you have removed as much of the stain as possible.


5. Blot the area with clean water.









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