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Large carpet Stain

I really enjoy your tips. I had a decorative large brown basket with a big plant in it. When we watered the plant,unknowingly the water spilled thru and left a large bright orange stain on the carpet. I believe it's dye because it won't come up with carpet cleasning solutions, not even a little. It is very visable, everyone always asks what happened. Replacing the carpet would be costly, should I find and even bigger plant to hide the stain. What do you suggest? Thank you. Margaret Wood 818 489-9786


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1. Mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of warm water.

2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the detergent/vinegar solution, blotting frequently with a dry cloth until the stain disappears.

3. Sponge with cold water.

4. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.

5. Sponge the stain with rubbing alcohol. Blot to remove the stain.

6. Sponge with cold water.

7. If the stain remains, mix one teaspoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon of ammonia with two cups of warm water. Sponge the stain with this solution. Leave it on the stain for at least 30 minutes, blotting every five minutes with a clean white cloth and more solution.

8. Sponge with cold water and blot dry.

 
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If you still can't get the stain out, you might either put a decorative plate/platter under the plant, or find a small round throw rug. If you have left over carpet from when the carpet was installed, sometimes a carpet patch can be done by a professional (as long as the carpet is the same color still).

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