Fresh red wine stain out of your carpet.

Someone spilling red wine on your light-colored carpet or upholstery is not the end of the world. If you act fast you can remedy the problem quickly. Here is the first of several solutions to resolve your red wine spill.

First, as with any spill, blot up as much of the wine as you can. Pour white wine on a red wine spill. The white wine will dissipate the red wine. Again, blot up as much as you can. If you can still see the stain generously sprinkle with salt, while the salt is drying it should lift out the remaining red wine.

If you do not have white wine on hand, first and always blot up as much of the spill as you can. Then spray the area with hydrogen peroxide, followed by generously sprinkling baking soda on the spot. Let dry and as it is drying the peroxide should neutralize the red wine and the baking soda will absorb the liquid as it dries.

It's important to note that these solutions may help if utilizes quickly, however as with anything else, there is no guarantee of complete effectiveness. Your best option, should these solutions not work, is to apply the baking soda or salt and immediately reach out to your carpet cleaner. If you don't have a carpet cleaner on hand, reach out to us and we'll be more than happy to help. www.jpcarpetandfloorcare.com

A natural way to remove pet urine

If you are looking for a more natural way to get up pet urine, the key is to act fast, so that the stain has no time to penetrate into the carpet. Get up as much of the solid and liquid waste as possible. There are a few products that you can use that are safe for your carpet and pets:

1. Vinegar – pour directly onto the area; allow it to soak in for a minute then begin blotting with a clean dry towel until the stain is gone. Remember to always blot never rub.
2. Baking Soda – coat the entire area; allow it to sit until it is completely dry (usually overnight), and vacuum the stain and odor away.
3. Salt – sprinkle a generous amount onto the stain, allow it to work for a couple of hours then vacuum up.

Hopefully you can catch it before it has time to set into your carpet. The key is to act fast and if none of these solutions work you should contact a professional carpet cleaner. 

Never scrub, always blot

The golden rule when spot cleaning your carpet in between professional cleanings is to never scrub. Scrubbing will push the spot more into the fibers of the carpet and make it hard for JP Carpet Cleaning to remove. It's not impossible but it is definitively harder to get out.

When something spills, your first step should be to get up as much of the spill as possible. Do this with a shop vac if you have one or by placing a towel over the spot, and firmly applying pressure. This is the process of blotting. Blot up as much of the spill as you can, replacing the towel as many times as you need. When you have removed as much as you can, sprinkle the spot with baking soda or salt, enough to cover the spot entirely. The crystals will absorb much of whatever liquid is still remaining. When the spot is completely dry, vacuum everything up. If there is any residue left over, take some warm water and a single drop of dish soap and apply a spritz over the spot before blotting it up.