Stain Removal Services In Portsmouth, VA

1. Water-based Stains:

Water soluble carpet staining includes things like drink spills including spilled wine or juice, and trickier stains like urine.

One of the most common water soluble stains we remove are pet stains. To remove water soluble stains, it’s important to first blot the area to absorb as much of the liquid as possible while the stain is still wet. This will ensure as much liquid as possible is removed from the carpet fibers and underlying carpet pad.

If you are having a hard time removing water-based stains by yourself, the next best step would be to call a professional stain remover service. Once they are dry, these stains can prove very difficult to remove with DIY methods. 

Since the most common type of water-based stains are pet urine stains, make sure to ask for a pet urine removal treatment if that’s what you’re dealing with. Our pet urine removal service differs slightly from our stain removal service.

2. Oil-based Stains:

Oil-based stains are non-water-soluble stains, and include makeup, grease, oil, and other fats. If you find one of these stains, first scrape up any solid pieces, then blot the area with a clean towel to absorb as much of the oil as you are able.

To remove any of the remaining oils from your carpet, you can additionally blot the area with a clean cloth dipped in either warm water or rubbing alcohol which is an excellent stain remover for oil.

3. Protein-based Stains:

Protein-based stains are water soluble stains including blood, throw up, or any other bodily fluids. To remove these tough stains, start by scraping up any solid pieces. Next, blot up any remaining carpet stains with a clean towel until the stain is dry.

You can also try a store bought stain remover like an enzymatic cleaner. Enzymatic cleaning solutions are specifically designed to remove protein-based stains which also work very well at removing pet urine stains.

Professional Stain Removal Methods

Steam Cleaning

• This is a common method that can be used for various types of fabrics. This method is also known as hot water extraction. A cleaning solution is added with hot water and is vacuumed up as it is sprayed with high pressure into the carpet.

Shampooing

• This method is often used for carpets or upholstery. A liquid detergent is applied to the fabric and then agitated with a brush using compressed air. This method creates foam that attracts dirt deep within the carpet so it can be vacuumed up.

Spot Cleaning

• This is a common method for removing small stains. A small amount of cleaner is applied to the stained area and then the stain is lifted with a cloth. This method can be effective for pet messes. 

Hot carbonating extraction

• This method uses less water than steam cleaning. High heat and carbonation is used to remove dirt from deep within your carpets and rugs. It uses millions of bubbles to remove deeply engrained dirt and other materials from carpets.

Hiring a Professional in Portsmouth, VA for Carpet Stain Removal

If you have stubborn carpet staining that you can’t seem to remove on your own, you can always contact a professional to remove rug, carpet, or upholstery stains. At Carpet Cleaning of Portsmouth, we have the right experience, tools, and knowledge to remove all types of stain from your carpets, rugs and upholstery. We understand that accidents happen, and removing stains with DIY methods don’t always work. We offer our customers professional stain remover services to help Portsmouth, VA homeowners keep their home looking its best.

So whether you’re dealing with a water-based, oil-based, or protein-based stain, we know exactly how to remove these stubborn stains. We also offer a large range of other carpet cleaning services, so you can relax knowing that no matter what kind of accident happens, your carpets will be cleaned thoroughly and efficiently.

Contact us today to schedule a free consultation. We look forward to serving you!