Mishaps and stains are inevitable. Your best bet may be to choose a stain-resistant carpet that resists soil and cleans easily. If your carpet is stain treated with a product like Scotchgard, you'll need to follow that manufacturer's instructions for cleaning to avoid voiding the stain warranty. Always replace the Scotchgard, or Teflon carpet protector after cleaning.
Familiarize yourself with how to treat stains before they occur by
studying our stain removal guide. You'll have the most success
if you treat them immediately. Always blot the area to be cleaned. One of the best agents to use
on water based spills is vinegar diluted half and half with luke warm water. Keep a bottle handy at
room temperature for emergencies. After blotting to remove a spill, dribble, or spray it on; let it
set for a moment, then blot again to remove the stain. Always work from the outside of the stain
inwards to prevent spreading of the stain.
The value of a smile
It costs nothing, but creates much good. It enriches those who receive it without impoverishing those who give it away. It happens in a flash but the memory of it can last forever. No one is so rich that he can get along without it. No one is too poor to feel rich when receiving it. It creates happiness in the home, fosters good will in business, and is the countersign of friends. It is rest to the weary, daylight to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad, and nature's best antidote for trouble. Yet it cannot be bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen for it is something of no earthly good to anybody until it is given away willingly.