I have a carpet cleaner & I was wondering if instead of putting the cleaner in it to clean my bedroom carpets if I could use just bleach w/ the hott water? My carpets are almost a white color but are stained pretty bad thanx to a dog we used to have. I was wanting to clean it all & sanatize it & thought that would be a good wayy to do it.. Let me know what everyone thinks. Thanx!
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Hi
I am a carpet cleaner, so I can answer this one for you…
NO !!!
Your white carpet is not naturally white, it is died white.If you use bleach then it may turn green, or worse.It may look ok for a week or so but it will destroy your carpet.We sometimes use hydrogen peroxide, which is like bleach, but only safe if highly diluted.
Here is how to remove the stains…
Remember, staining is influenced by many factors, and no carpet is completely stain proof. Always test any detergent on an inconspicuous area of carpet prior to treating a stain. Use natural detergents at recommended dilution ratios. Gently scrape up or blot up any access prior to treatment. Never rub or scrub, this will make the stain worse. Do not over wet into the carpets backing materials, this can cause water stains. Do not use inappropriate detergents on carpets or upholstery i.e. washing up liquid, wash powders, household bleach, disinfectants etc.Always work from the outside of the stain inward to avoid spreading. Always apply the cleaning fluid to the absorbent spotting material, not directly onto the carpet or fabric. Keep the fabric or carpet as dry as possible to prevent water stains.
Greasy Stains. Chocolate, Butter, Lipstick, some Oily Food stains, some Ink. Apply small quantity of Surgical spirit to some cotton wool or Q-tip. Using the lightly soaked cotton wool apply to the edges of the stain working inwards to the centre. Gently press (Blot) either Terry towel, or plain white kitchen towel, and repeat as necessary until the stain no longer transfers. Do not allow penetration into the back of carpeting or foam filling materials! Some fabrics may darken initially during this process. Using a detergent solution on cotton wool, dampen the area and follow up by blotting with kitchen roll or terry towel. Dry, using hair dryer, continually moving over the damp area. This will help to prevent water marking
Water Based Stains. Tea, Coffee, Fruit juices, Wine, some Basic Food stains. Soak up immediately using absorbent material or suck up with a wet pick up vacuum. Rewet the area using tepid water on a small piece of sponge or cotton wool. Blot with dry absorbent material Terry towel, kitchen roll, Repeat as necessary. Dry with hair dryer keeping the dryer moving all the time, this will help to prevent watermarking.
Dried In Stains. Detergent Solution: Two liters of tepid water + a quarter of a teaspoon of carpet shampoo + one eggcup of white vinegar. Rewet the stained area using the detergent solution applied on a piece of cotton wool. Blot using kitchen roll or terry towel and follow directions as above.
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BUT DO NOT USE BLEACH
good luck
You can. Just be sure to use a small amount (less than 1/4 cup) and rinse your machine out well, later.
I certainly wouldn’t do that.
I would buy some pet stain remover.Follow the directions on the can and then shampoo with a good quality carpet cleaner.
I wouldn’t take the chance of having discoloured carpets from using the bleach.