If you own a dog or cat as a pet, rainy days may not really be your best ones. Yeah, not only will you have a hard time keeping your pets out of the rain, but you’ll also have to deal with the muddy mess they’ll make when they decide to return indoors.
And my!
That muddy mess cannot be any more annoying than when it is made on your light-colored rug!
Not exciting, right?
But relax, this article is dedicated to showing you how to get the mud out of carpet. Just read on; you won’t be mad at your furry Chihuahua or your innocent toddler for long.
Baking Soda and Dishwashing Soap Magic
- Begin by ensuring that your hands are well protected from the germs chaperoning the mud.
- Bring all the clay together, ensuring you do not press them further into the carpet.
- Now, generously pour some salt and baking soda mixture on the stained area, and allow to sit for about 2 hours. After two hours, suck up the mixture with a vacuum cleaner.
- Use a clean microfiber towel to soak some warm water and dishwashing soap mixture on the stained area. Allow the liquid mix to dissolve the leftover stain, and then blot with another dry towel.
- Continue step 4 until the stain is completely gone, and then air dry the rug.
Isopropyl Alcohol
If your carpet is of a darker color shade or has a combination of both light and dark shade colors, you may want to skip this method. However, it still wouldn’t hurt to test this remover on a section of your rug that is hidden from plain sight. If you notice it doesn’t cause any discoloration, you can give it a try.
- Sweep off mud dust and lumps from the area. Be careful not to spread the wet mud onto other areas of your carpet.
- Soak a clean microfiber towel with several drops of isopropyl alcohol, and then blot the mud stain with it.
- When the stain is completely removed, clean off the isopropyl with a towel soaked with clean water, and allow the carpet to dry.
Kitchen Supplies for Red Mud
What if your precious carpet got stained with red clay mud? More reasons to panic? Maybe a little, because red soil is usually not friendly on your carpet compared to other types of clay. You’ll need to be patient here.
- Start by air drying the stain and vacuuming as many lumps and dust as you can.
- Use a powdered stain remover to give the area a generous dab of pretreatment. A small toothbrush or sponge should do here.
- Now, combine one cup of white vinegar and 3 tsp of salt or water and dishwashing detergent. Place the mixture you choose on the stain, and allow it to stand for more than one hour. Leaving the mixture on the spot overnight will be a brilliant idea.
- Rinse off the mixture using a wet microfiber towel (to protect your carpet, go for white towels).
- Allow the carpet to dry thoroughly.
Get Professional Help
If you’re too busy to get on your fours to get the mud out of your carpet, there are folks out there whose job it is to do so for you. Getting professional carpet cleaning help in Northampton is the easiest way to rid your carpet of annoying mud stains without having to be careful about damaging it, and we can tackle several other common carpet related issues as well, such as coke stains, tea stains and foul odours. Give us a call today if you need help with your carpets.