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Need Advice Good product for removing carpet stains

Discussion in 'Homeowners Corner' started by Hershey, Jan 20, 2010.

  1. Hershey

    Hershey New Member

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    Hi,

    I would appreciate if anyone could recommend a good product to get rid of carpet stains.

    I see lots of products available on the market but I want to know one that really works.

    Thanks.
     
    Hershey, Jan 20, 2010
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  2. T8erman

    T8erman Well-Known Member

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    Get a professional job if the stains are numerous and/or "bad". A lot of the products that clean the stain end up acting as an attractant later on making your carpet dingy, if lightly colored.
     
    T8erman, Jan 20, 2010
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  3. JLC

    JLC Member

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    We've been impressed by Spot Shot. I don't know if it ends up acting as an attractant, though, because all our carpets are dingy anyway. Can't wait for hardwood...
     
    JLC, Jan 20, 2010
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  4. christinaandrob

    christinaandrob New Member

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    another vote for spot shot. i started using it years ago when i spillled a starbucks mocha cream colored carpet. it took it all out and the stain didn't come back! imo it's the best thing between professional cleanings.
     
    christinaandrob, Jan 20, 2010
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  5. HappyinVA

    HappyinVA Proud Broadlands resident

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    Another vote for Spot Shot - used it on two occasions due to the beloved baby. One stain was for spaghetti sauce and the other for orange juice. No hint/sign of where either spot used to be, and the carpet never faded. Our carpet is a cream color.
     
    HappyinVA, Jan 20, 2010
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  6. Sasquatch519

    Sasquatch519 Member

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    We've had good luck with Resolve Pet Stain spray and the Woolite Pod, but we only have cat messes, no big dog messes. As a general rule, the faster you try to clean the stain, the better chance you have of getting it out.
     
    Sasquatch519, Jan 20, 2010
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  7. tyger31

    tyger31 Member

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    The key too is to blot...don't rub. Spot Shot is the best IMO.
     
    tyger31, Jan 20, 2010
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  8. Villager

    Villager Ashburn Village Resident

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    If it is a pet or otherwise "organic" stain look for a cleaner made especially for organic (i.e, urine, vomit, etc.) stains.
     
    Villager, Jan 20, 2010
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  9. kmjtt

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    Spot Shot took the color out of our almost white berber carpet, could have been from overuse....they sell it at Costco, and I have three boys and a dog :rolleyes3:. I have had really good experiences with "Kid and Pet". They sell it at Target for about $4.99 or HT for $8.99. A yellow and blue bottle...works fabulously on everything and have had no trouble with it removing the color.
     
    kmjtt, Jan 21, 2010
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  10. jblnd

    jblnd New Member

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    Folex. It is in a white bottle with purple lettering and the only place I've found it around here has been Safeway but I think this works wonders. Took red wine stain out of my white carpet. Don't know about color removal so I would test it but it is definitely the best I've used.
     
    jblnd, Jan 21, 2010
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  11. luckki

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    Besides the Spot Shot - if it is a pet mess Nature's Miracle is great!!!
     
    luckki, Jan 21, 2010
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  12. Echogirl

    Echogirl Member

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    We just had our carpets cleaned by JCB - fantastic job! I asked the guy about a good spot remover and he said Spot Shot. I second the Nature's Miracle for pet stains.
     
    Echogirl, Jan 22, 2010
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  13. redon1

    redon1 aka Aphioni

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    +1 on JCB. great job on our carpet too!
     
    redon1, Jan 23, 2010
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