Using "Off The Shelf" Carpet Spot Cleaners

Using “off the shelf cleaners” which you can buy from grocery stores, big box stores and anywhere the consumer can shop can work well but you need to be careful. The potential trouble is the consumer mindset “if a little works good then a lot should really work well”. If too much cleaner is applied on the spot, its removal from the carpet is very difficult. The result is a residue left behind that could set the stain and that will attract dirt more readily making the spot come back (look dirty) faster. It is always best to go slow, use a little at a time and blot up whatever you put down with a clean white towel. Removal of the cleaner after application is extremely important.