How to Remove Any Carpet Spot or Stain (in Two Steps or Less!)

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Unlock the secrets to effortlessly removing any carpet spot or stubborn stain in just two simple steps or less! Derived from my professional experience as a carpet cleaner, I've streamlined these methods to make them accessible to everyone!
From coffee and wine spills to pet urine, food colouring, and even stubborn grease stains, these two steps are your go-to solution for pristine carpets every time.
Revolutionize your carpet cleaning routine by incorporating these simple yet effective steps and say goodbye to unsightly spots for good!
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The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. The techniques and methods demonstrated are based on personal experience and research, but they may not be suitable for every situation. Viewers are advised to exercise caution and use their own judgment when attempting any of the techniques shown in this video.
It's important to note that different materials and circumstances may require different approaches, and results may vary. Before attempting any spot or stain removal method on your carpet, we recommend testing the products and methods in an inconspicuous area to ensure compatibility and to assess any potential adverse effects.
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@TheStainGuide 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for engaging with our content and being a valued member of our community. At The Stain Guide, our mission is to assist everyday individuals in tackling tough spots, stains, and odours, and we rely on viewers like you to make it possible. If you appreciate our efforts and would like to support our ongoing mission to create more helpful content, please consider using the following Amazon affiliate link for your next purchase on Amazon: amzn.to/3Uterz8. Your support means the world to us! 😊 -Jimmy

@TBjunk25 29 күн бұрын

I drop a red printer cartridge on my dads white rug, left a penny sized red stain, managed to cut off the top layer of stain, and remove the rest with rubbing alcohol and a few paper towels. Looks brand spankin new!!! Now I’m just watching stain removal videos to resonate with my success 😃

@kazkazba2881 3 ай бұрын

This was a lifesaver! I spilled an entire cappuccino on a $4k rug, nothing worked and then I found this video and I got it all out!

@TheStainGuide 3 ай бұрын

That’s so great to hear! Thanks so much for the comment! 😃

@shonuff4323 18 күн бұрын

This is amazing!! I had a spot that I tried everything on. I was about to just try and patch the carpet. I did one more search to try find something that worked. So glad I found this. Just absolutely amazing!

@nzaukiwi7198 25 күн бұрын

I just tried this on dog urine and it got rid of it! This is the only thing that worked! And I used window cleaner for the ammonia! This works guys!

@ericaanderson9587 4 ай бұрын

THE BEST STAIN REMOVAL VIDEO OUT. THANK YOU

@TheStainGuide 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@johnmal5975 10 күн бұрын

I am a cleaner and this is spot on. I use my orbiter with microfiber bonnet with the 20 weight peroxide with ammonia. Way cheaper and works fantastic. With the orbiter it disappears instantly. His method will definitively work for the homeowner. Great video!!!

@someonewhoknows1891 4 ай бұрын

Positively amazing!

@jimmyandtaylorperry7735 4 ай бұрын

OMG! This is amazing!

@carolorber6009 4 ай бұрын

One of the best videos, ever. Many thanks.

@TheStainGuide 4 ай бұрын

So nice of you. Thanks so much😃

@user-ci5si8jz5h 2 ай бұрын

What a great video excellent tips

@MsEriKaT 2 ай бұрын

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!!

@ivanfet1346 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic video tutorial. Saved my carpet. Very useful.

@TheStainGuide 2 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@donnatichenor8790 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@sarafazilat1624 3 ай бұрын

Absolute life saver! Nothing I tried worked on getting rid of the stubborn red Gatorade stain off my carpet till I used the hydrogen peroxide+ammonia+heat method. And 1 hour later it’s vanished! Thanks a million! 🙏

@TheStainGuide 3 ай бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks for commenting :)

@harvirjohal2638 2 ай бұрын

Will the hydrogen peroxide or ammonia damage the carpet?

@thecordialkitchen 3 ай бұрын

Great and informative video!!!

@TheStainGuide 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!😊

@TexasBeekeeper 2 ай бұрын

Do you just skip to step 2 if you know it's a set in stain, or do you do step 1 and 2 regardless?

@darrellredford7529 4 ай бұрын

Great stuff.

@TheStainGuide 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@user-ro7fc9ow9c Ай бұрын

Amazing

@smojovi Ай бұрын

Great video. What do we use for red clay removal?

@jgpraniestrzelin1666 Ай бұрын

Hi, great video. How about using this tips on natural fibers like wool for example?

@boboh8190 5 күн бұрын

Thanks so much help a lot save me for money 🎉🎉❤❤

@tiredgunnersaurus Ай бұрын

Great video. I am about to buy the items you kindly listed in UK but there is no MAX Household Ammonia 500ml can you recommend another in the uk please

@Charitylavallee-ky8je 4 ай бұрын

Any idea how to get acrylic paint thats semi thick out of the carpet

@stephanieimmordino 26 күн бұрын

Would you recommend these methods for graphite carpet stains?

@Yo_Motion 2 ай бұрын

Can dawn work to get up the red power ade stain with the stuuf method you have

@Polkadotpup 5 ай бұрын

I love to get your advice for cleaner to be used in a Bissel carpet cleaner. I haven’t had much luck with commercial cleaners. Love your videos. 😊

@TheStainGuide 5 ай бұрын

I would recommend using the soap that Bissel recommends for the machine. The Bissel soap is designed to minimize resoiling, i.e., any soap residue left behind in the carpet after cleaning will not attract dirt. Many professional or commercial grade products have to be rinsed and even neutralized with a rinsing agent. I don’t recommend using commercial grade products in a Bissel type machine.

@JonathanIsrael708 5 ай бұрын

I have the bissel green machine. I've had good results wiih Bissell PRO MAX Clean + Protect and Rug Doctor Triple-Action Oxy Carpet Cleaner. The RugDoctor is best for the price. I plan to try Zep Carpet Cleaner next. I did also try Carpet Miracle which did an OK job but definitely not worth the extra money. Not surre which Bissell you have but make sure you're using the correct amount of cleaning solution. I also prefer to do an extra rinse pass.

@wut2dew 3 ай бұрын

My kids got some school made slime stuck in the carpet. Not so much a stain as just stuff that's stuck on the carpet fibers. I am curious how to clean it, but it also doesn't matter much as I'm moving to tile this summer.

@allisonwilliams3714 27 күн бұрын

Can I use this method for set in paint stains?

@zruc4857 Ай бұрын

What can I use instead of the hot pot of water? I’d like to use this method on my car seat?

@hectoronthemoon Ай бұрын

Any tips for doing this on a vertical carpet? I have a bad stain in my car going up the center console

@jpadilla0515 28 күн бұрын

Hello what about stains that have been left for weeks?

@andys8718 5 ай бұрын

It's nice to see you back! How would you attack large, set in stains of unknown origin? When we bought our house 10 years ago, the carpets were nice, except for a few large stains in various rooms. The carpet is cream colored. The stains are large and irregular shaped, like spills. They don't smell lie pee. Anyways, over the years, I've been cleaning them with store bought sprays and different bissel shampoos for my extractor. I'd say I lightened some of them by 50percent. When the light is just right, the stains still bother me though. Any advice, besides replacing the carpet? I haven't done the peroxide/ammonia yet.

@TheStainGuide 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! It’s great to be back. If they are really large stains that are already fairly light I might try using 6% hydrogen peroxide alone. Just spray it over the stained areas and allow the hydrogen peroxide to fully evaporate. Don’t use too much hydrogen peroxide, just enough to coat the stained fibers. If that doesn’t work, the next thing I’d try is step two from this video. Good luck!

@NatalieLavoie-fr9nu 2 ай бұрын

im excited to try this on my huge kool aid red stain ive done a bissle pro treatment and that made the red become vibrant red .lol should i follow each step or can i just go to the stain removal with your products?

@TheStainGuide 2 ай бұрын

@NatalieLavoie-fr9nu This will work great for kool aid! The goal of the first step would be to remove as much of the red dyes, and sugar from the carpet as possible. If there are more contaminants that can be removed from the carpet, it is best to not skip part one. If you feel like you have gone over the stain a few times and the stain removal progress has stalled, it's probably okay to skip right to part 2. Good luck! :) -Jimmy

@harvirjohal2638 2 ай бұрын

@TheStainGuide will Hydrogen Peroxide and Ammonia damage carpet?

@Secret_Sun33 4 ай бұрын

What about using a steamer with a damp rag over the head instead of the pan? Im trying to apply this method for mobile car detailing and would need to deal with cofee stains in a matter of 1hr max. Stains are sometimes vertical on the foot wells of the car.

@TheStainGuide 4 ай бұрын

Great question! I would absolutely avoid using steam with this method. Steam is much hotter than 100C and I don’t recommend going above 70C for the water temperature. Hot temperatures can damage carpets. Hot temperatures with ammonia can strip dyes off the carpet fibers.

@disinverted Ай бұрын

Can step two be used to remove dried dog pee stain in a wool carpet. Is 3% hydrogen peroxide safe to be used with wool carpets in step 2?

@stargalacticfederation 5 ай бұрын

Can you do a video about get rid of blood stains.

@TheStainGuide 5 ай бұрын

I have one on how to remove blood stains from carpet. Here is a link: How to Remove BLOOD STAINS From Carpet kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLyia9xox67baaM.html I also have one on how to remove blood stains from a mattress.

@scottstevens9533 11 күн бұрын

Do you think this would work on a permanent stain caused by spilled hair dye?

@concordkimberly Ай бұрын

Just tried your spot solution on a rug my neighbor gave me. The white portions of the rug are WHITE again! Now, if I can just get all the pet hair out of it...

@helerious7 5 ай бұрын

Hi QQ do you think this would work for years old stains…more specifically stains caused by food coloring? Also does it matter what type of pot I use? I’ve tried everything 😢

@TheStainGuide 5 ай бұрын

@helerious7 I have used this (part 2) on red, blue, green, and yellow food coloring and it absolutely works! It doesn't really matter what type of pot you use. Just make sure you are using a plastic wrap under the pot. If you decide to use this method, please come back and let me know how if worked for you! thanks for your question and good luck!!

@helerious7 5 ай бұрын

@@TheStainGuide Thank you so much!

@TheStainGuide 5 ай бұрын

@helerious7 No problem!

@KristinKlug 2 ай бұрын

@TheStainGuide need to remove tobacco spit stains. Have you had experience with this type of stain?

@Crocstimpy 3 ай бұрын

How long do you let it sit in step 1?

@TheStainGuide 3 ай бұрын

The DIY Spotter doesn't need any dwell time, especially if you agitate it a little bit.

@kayelle8005 3 ай бұрын

Will this work if you have already tried other methods to remove the spot/stain?

@TheStainGuide 3 ай бұрын

Yes, it will, but before you do it, I recommend rinsing the previous cleaning agent residue out of the carpet. This can be done with a shop vac or a carpet spot extractor.

@JoJo-kn4cv 9 күн бұрын

Alchohol does remove magic marker stains...actually I used hairspray to get up pink marker my son used on my carpet to make a treasure map.

@user-ur6xy5ob6t 4 ай бұрын

Hello The Stain Guide. I have a carpet "disaster," LOL! I tried to cover a stain on the carpet in the home I recently purchased. I thought I purchased the "right" shade of "Rit Dye." I did not. So I used "Rit Color Remover." (Bad idea). Now the spot is green. I then accidentally spilled the bowl of Rit Color Remover on the carpet, upon finishing up my disaster. Now I have a second issue. In your opinion, would it be worth it to try this recipe you are using in this video? Or should I just replace the carpeting? Thank you in advance for any assistance or advice! :)

@TheStainGuide 4 ай бұрын

Hi @user-ur6xy5ob6t, sorry to hear about your carpet disaster. That’s a tough one. I am not familiar with Rit dye or rit color remover products so I can’t say for sure if anything from my video will help. I would guess that the methods in the video will not help though, I’m actually fairly certain they will not help. Rit dye is likely a synthetic dye that cannot be broken down by hydrogen peroxide. Rite dye remover is likely a dye stripper which would have removed some of the original carpet color as well as the wrong dye that was added. I think it’s best to replace the carpet or hire a carpet repair person to come do a patch on that area. Sorry I can’t help more. All the best!

@user-ur6xy5ob6t 3 ай бұрын

@@TheStainGuide thank you for your help. I am going to try it anyway and see what happens. At this point in time, I figure I have nothing to lose. LOL

@paulemmm2538 5 ай бұрын

Will the DIY spot cleaner be effective on inorganic stains? I would definitely like to see a video on inorganic stain removal. Thanks.

@TheStainGuide 5 ай бұрын

When you say inorganic stain, are you referring to a synthetic dye stain, like food coloring, or soda? Some of the set-in stains from this video are actually synthetic stains (powerade, kool-aid, sunny d). I'd be happy to make more videos on synthetic stain removal. Let me know if there is a specific stain you are interested in. Thanks for commenting!

@paulemmm2538 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the response! There are two stains I amdealing with: nail polish and PLAY-DO slime. IF you have a suggestion for those( stained on the carpet) that would be awesome. Thanks again!@@TheStainGuide

@whitneyboyd5529 3 ай бұрын

This is amazing but what about wool or not color safe weaves? My son threw up red jello on my sheep wool rug and pretty sure it's ruined. There isn't much you can do. It's cream with brown spots woven in. It was so expensive. Heeeeelp.

@TheStainGuide 3 ай бұрын

I don’t recommend using part two on fine fibers like wool carpets as hydrogen peroxide degrades organic matter like hair and wool. The dyes in your carpet are almost certainly synthetic dyes which cannot be broken down using hydrogen peroxide. If you do decide to use part two to try and remove the stain, I would check to make sure that the dyes don’t cause any colour bleeding, I.e., the dyes don’t migrate when the carpet gets wet with the chemicals. The risks of damage are likely to the wool hair itself. Part two is the exact same procedure that is used in salons to bleach hair. When bleaching hair, the hair actually gets broken down/damaged and degrades. It is good to minimize the use of hydrogen peroxide of wool fibers and only use them when absolutely necessary. My advice would be to get the rug professionally cleaned. If a professional cannot remove the stain, you may choose to try part two of this video. Before you try it, do a colour fastness test to make sure that the dyes don’t bleed. Just note that repeating step two many times may cause some fiber degradation.

@hotfeva9843 5 ай бұрын

Use vinegar to break the suds of the dish soap

@ttelan 2 ай бұрын

I have viscose carpet very hard

@mariahighfield2945 3 ай бұрын

What about damaged, bleached carpet stains It looks like the cleaning has damaged the carpet fibres and ots turned yellow.

@JoJo-kn4cv 9 күн бұрын

How bout mustard???

@andys8718 5 ай бұрын

Can you just use the peroxide as your initial spotter?

@TheStainGuide 5 ай бұрын

Peroxide does not work well at all for a spotter. You really need something a little soapy and slippery to loosen the spots from the carpet fibers. I highly recommend using the DIY Spotter for the first step. I works amazingly well.

@JonathanIsrael708 5 ай бұрын

Is the salon 20 Volume stuff the same as 6% food grade hydrogen peroxide?

@TheStainGuide 5 ай бұрын

Yes, either can be used for carpet stain removal. Both are 6% H2O2.

@hunghoangtd93 4 ай бұрын

@@TheStainGuide Hi I've read somewhere that it's best to use the strongest h202 as possible (30 or 50%), so I purchased my 50%. Do you think this is a good advice?

@TheStainGuide 4 ай бұрын

@@hunghoangtd93 50% is very strong, and I wouldn’t recommend it. 6% is strong enough to remove most stains.

@worldtraveler9059 Ай бұрын

@@TheStainGuidewhat about 10%? In my country it’s cheaper this way. Will the 10% do any harm to the fabric?

@daby8399 2 ай бұрын

Everybody on Amazon is complaining about that brand of ammonia do you have another brand the people aren't saying it's just water a d snells like water

@TheStainGuide 2 ай бұрын

@daby8399 Thanks so much for pointing that out. I have several different types of ammonia that I use for testing. I have never used the LA's until I saw your comment - I just happened to have an unopened bottle. I tested it after seeing your comment and you are right, ammonia concentrations appear to be very low. I have updated all the links as there are alternate products that will be more effective for stain removal. I have update the links in the video description with better products. I am sorry for linking the previous product which is quite a weak solution.

@LeahMoskoff 11 күн бұрын

Hi, Very good!! Might I please have an email contact for you? I have a carpet situation I need to share and pics to illustrate the issue. Hoping for advise!!

@laurvanmichanor9302 3 ай бұрын

Would this clean a mildew stain left by a “professional” carpet cleaner?😢

@TheStainGuide 3 ай бұрын

is it a stain, an odour, or both?

@laurvanmichanor9302 3 ай бұрын

@@TheStainGuide a stain

@blueferal8626 3 ай бұрын

Rainbow six extraction Got it

@LearningAndGrowingInLife 4 ай бұрын

I was checking out the below video where they were using hydrogen peroxide solution instead. Wondering what do you think about using that solution vs the one you used? Also, if I don't have the extraction machines, is using a regular home vacuum an option? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kKp1psaK3t6-YIk.html

@TheStainGuide 4 ай бұрын

There is a big difference between a wine spot and a wine stain. In that video, they are using hydrogen peroxide and soap to remove wine spots. In my opinion, hydrogen peroxide doesn’t do much of anything as a spotter. I think it would be just as effective to use a soap and water mixture, as it would be to use a hydrogen peroxide and soap mixture for spot removal. If you don’t have isopropyl alcohol, I would recommend mixing one teaspoon of dish soap with 3 cups of water and using that as a spotter. Hydrogen peroxide is a very effective stain remover though. But you need to use something like ammonia to activate it. You also need to give it a lot of time to react with the stain for it to work. Unfortunately a regular vacuum will not work to vacuum up wet spills. You will just end up breaking your vacuum.

@LearningAndGrowingInLife 4 ай бұрын

@@TheStainGuide Thanks for sharing. Wondering hat do you think about buying the 70% isopropyl alcohol vs a higher concentration like 90% or higher? Between the isopropyl alcohol vs the "one teaspoon of dish soap with 3 cups of water ", wondering which one would you think would work better? I noticed there's commercial carpet cleaning solutions in a bottle like this OxiClean Carpet and Rug Stain Remover recommended by HGTV. Wondering what do you think about these comparatively? I don't have dry/wet vacuum, any suggestions on figuring out which one to buy? I tested using the hose of my Bissell vacuum to see if it can dry water from carpet, it did but not fully.

@TheStainGuide 4 ай бұрын

I highly recommend the isopropyl alcohol and dish soap recipe that I talked about in the video. It works extremely well. It will work much better than just soap and water. I’m not familiar with the products recommended by HGTV. Generally if the title of the product has “oxi” in it, it means that it has hydrogen peroxide in it. Oxi stands for oxygenated bleach, which is hydrogen peroxide. I have a wet/dry vacuum product recommendation in the video description. I like that one because it is small and powerful.

@LearningAndGrowingInLife 4 ай бұрын

@@TheStainGuide Thanks for sharing. For the isopropyl alcohol, I see you used the 70% concentration. Wondering what do you think about using the 70% isopropyl alcohol concentration vs a higher concentration like 90% or 99% (is higher concentration necessarily better)?

@TheStainGuide 4 ай бұрын

My spotter recipe (Isopropyl alcohol, water, and dish soap) is intended to have about a 50% isopropyl alcohol concentration in the final mixture. I find this to be the perfect concentration for cleaning grease, oil, and petroleum spots and stains. If you used 90% isopropyl alcohol, you would end up with a final concentration of 60% alcohol in the final mixture. Not going to hurt, but the added alcohol is not going to help much on 99% of spots and stains.