Game Day Poll

Dirt and Mud

As your guests arrive, they may bring some of the outdoors in with them, especially on a rainy day or during winter months. To minimize the mess and keep your floors clean, consider placing an absorbent doormat just inside your front door for guests to wipe their shoes on. This simple addition can help catch dirt, moisture, and debris before it spreads throughout your home. For an extra level of cleanliness, you could also encourage a shoe-free policy—providing a designated area or a stylish shoe rack for guests to store their footwear. Offering cozy slippers or socks as an alternative can add a welcoming touch while keeping your home spotless!

BBQ Sauce

BBQ is a popular choice for parties, whether it’s chicken, ribs or other foods. Unfortunately, some BBQ sauce is bound to land on your carpet. For a BBQ stain and those from other condiments like ketchup, we recommend using Professional Oxy Spot +Pre-treat . It attacks tough, colored stains and permanently removes them from the fibers of your carpet.

The first step is to use a white cloth or towel to gently blot up as much of the excess sauce as you can without pushing the stain into the carpet. Next, spray the cleaning solution onto the stain. Use a clean white cloth or towel to work the formula into the stained area. Use light, scooping strokes and move from the edges to the center of the stain to avoid spreading it further. Lightly pinch in an upward motion when you reach the center to lift the stain.

Red Wine and Juice

If you or any of your guests decide to enjoy a nice glass of red wine, or if the kids are drinking juice, some might spill onto your light-colored carpet, but don’t worry. Treat wine and juice stains like you would BBQ sauce and other condiments. Just be sure to blot up as much as you can with a cloth (starting from the outside edges and working towards the center) without pushing the stain into the carpet.

Rent a Carpet Cleaner

If any stains remain after your party is over, we recommend an overall cleaning with a Rug Doctor® by BISSELL® carpet cleaner rental to rejuvenate your entire carpet, paying special attention to the stained areas. With over 35,000 locations you can score big with fresh carpets at DIY prices. Find a location

In the meantime, relax and let the party begin. Game on!

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How to Remove Dirt and Mud

As your guests arrive, they may bring some of the outdoors with them. To help battle messes that come indoors, put an absorbent mat inside your front door for guests to wipe their shoes on or go for a shoes free party!

How to Remove BBQ Sauce

BBQ is a popular choice for parties, whether it’s chicken, ribs or other foods. Unfortunately, some BBQ sauce is bound to land on your carpet. For this type of stain and those from other condiments like ketchup, we recommend using the Professional Oxy Spot +Pre-treat . It attacks tough, colored stains and permanently removes them from the fibers of your carpet.

The first step is to use a white cloth or towel to gently blot up as much of the excess sauce as you can without pushing the stain into the carpet. Next, spray the cleaning solution onto the stain. Use a clean white cloth or towel to work the formula into the stained area. Use light, scooping strokes and move from the edges to the center of the stain to avoid spreading it further. Lightly pinch in an upward motion when you reach the center to lift the stain.

How to Remove Red Wine and Juice

If you or any of your guests decide to enjoy a nice glass of red wine, or if the kids are drinking juice, some might spill onto your light-colored carpet, but don’t worry. Treat wine and juice stains like you would BBQ sauce and other condiments. Just be sure to blot up as much as you can with a cloth (starting from the outside edges and working towards the center) without pushing the stain into the carpet.

If any stains remain after your party is over, we recommend an overall cleaning with a Rug Doctor® by BISSELL® carpet cleaner rental to rejuvenate your entire carpet, paying special attention to the stained areas.

In the meantime, relax and let the party begin. Game on!

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Fout Steps to Got Chocolate Out of Carpet:

STEP 1: Remove Chocolate From Carpet

If the spill includes solid particles, pick up as much of the loose material as you can. To make this easy, grab two paper plates and scrape the solids onto one with the other. Then get any excess liquid like chocolate syrup or a chocolate milkshake out of the carpet by blotting it with a clean cloth or towel.
 

STEP 2: Choose The Right Formula For Chocolate Stains

Rug Doctor® by BISSELL® carpet cleaning solutions are specifically designed to lift and remove all kinds of dirt, dust, and stains from your carpet. In other words, they work so you don’t have to!

1. Tackle the discoloration in your carpet with our Oxy Spot & Pretreat Cleaner to dissolve the coloration and remove the chocolate stain without affecting the color of the carpet itself. It’s a good choice, not only for chocolate, but also for other tough stains like red wine, fruit juice, and ink.
2. For a chocolate stain that reaches deep down into the pile of your carpet, like a chocolate shake or chocolate syrup, apply our Urine Eliminator Pre-Treat and Cleaner. This may seem like an odd choice, but enzyme-action products are a secret weapon when figuring out how to clean carpet stains. An enzyme-based cleaner will penetrate down into the fibers of your carpet, where it dissolves the organic material forming the stain. 

STEP 3: Let The Formula Do The Work

To apply any of these formulas and begin treating chocolate stains, simply spray the solution and let it sit for 5 minutes.  Next blot the stain with a clean cloth or sponge.  Use light strokes from the edges of the stain to the center so you don’t accidentally spread the stain further.  Avoid scrubbing aggressively as you don’t want to push the stain deeper into the carpet.  When you reach the center of the stain, lightly pinch in an upward motion.

If you decide to use an enzyme-based cleaner, cover the stain for 24 hours with a damp cloth or towel (make sure it’s white so that the color won’t bleed). This gives the enzymes time to work to break down and remove the stain particles.
 

STEP 4: Deep Carpet Clean For The Best Results

For a deep carpet clean you can feel good about, rent a Rug Doctor® by BISSELL® carpet cleaner.  Choose our most powerful formula, Max Advanced deep carpet cleaner for professional cleaning results and for future protection against carpet stains. See a step-by-step approach to deep cleaning carpet here . When you’ve finished, remember to keep children and pets away from the area until it is dry. Vacuum as a last step to that deep carpet clean. Then step back and admire your results.
 
And that’s how to clean carpet stains. Now, maybe it’s time to treat yourself to a little bit of chocolate?

Before cleaning, it’s always a good idea to check with your carpet manufacturer or retailer for specific cleaning dos and don’ts. On upholstery, look for a manufacturer’s cleanability code tag. If the fabric is coded “WS” or “W”, it’s safe to clean with a water-based cleaning agent. If your tag is coded “X” or “S”, it is not safe to clean. For rugs or upholstery, always test a small hidden area; if the color is affected, do not use this product.

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Does Candle Wax Stain?

Yes. Coloring from candle wax can stain carpet if it’s not cleaned up quickly and correctly.  Candle wax spills are stressful but removing candle wax stains from carpet and rugs can be easy, it just takes some time and finesse!

What You’ll Need To Remove Candle Wax From Carpet:

Gather your supplies together before you start to clean the wax spills and stains on your carpet. Your wax carpet cleaning kit should include:

• Ice pack or waterproof plastic bag with ice in it (plus maybe a towel to wrap it in too)
• Metal spoon or scraper
• Carpet cleaner spray, we recommend an oxy formula
• White or color-safe cloth
• Vacuum

How To Clean Candle Wax From Carpet

1. Cool The Wax
   If the wax is not completely dry or hardened, lay your ice pack on the stained carpet to harden the wax and allow it to freeze. Make sure you don’t get the wax wet from leaks or condensation because that will make it more difficult to get the stain up. Leave the ice pack on until you are sure the wax is completely hardened.
2. Scrape Up And Remove As Much Spilled Wax As Possible
   Using the spoon or scraper, gently remove the wax off the carpet fibers. Take care when scraping not to damage the carpet fibers.  Use a vacuum to remove the loose particles that you scrape out of the carpet. 
3. Clean The Stain
   The physical candle wax may be removed from the carpet, but we still need to remove the candle stain and any remnants of color left behind in the carpeting. We suggest using either an Oxy based carpet spot cleaner that works best for color or a carpet spot cleaner designed for tacking oil stains.  Always test your carpet in an inconspicuous place for colorfastness before using any cleaner.  Spray the cleaning solution on and let it sit for five minutes. If needed, use a white cloth to gently agitate and remove the stain, working your way from the edge of the stain inward toward the center.  This helps contain the stain so it doesn’t grow larger.  After the stain is removed let the area air dry.
4. Vacuum The Area
   Once the wax and stain are removed from the carpet and the carpet is dry, finish off by vacuuming the area. This will help to get rid of any other bits that might have loosened after blotting the area with oxy cleaner.
   
   If the mess is stubborn, try renting a portable spot cleaner – perfect for quick deep cleaning. The portable spot cleaner can reach messes that vacuums miss and deep clean carpet fibers. Fill the machine with hot tap water as the heat will help remove the last of the wax as it cleans. 
   
   Perhaps cleaning up this spill has inspired you to deep clean the whole room. Rug Doctor® by BISSELL® rental offers upright carpet cleaner rental machines to provide you with pro results at a fraction of the cost! Find a carpet cleaner rental near you.

Candle Wax Spill Prevention

The best way to keep wax stains off your carpet is by preventing spills in the first place. Here are some tips to help prevent another wax stain:

• Never place a burning candle on carpet. Even if the candle is in a glass jar or candle holder, it should be placed on a hard, study surface to prevent tip-overs and spills. That goes for candle wax warmers, too. Placing candles and warmers directly on soft fabrics or carpet is also a serious fire hazard.
• Make sure the candle wax is completely cooled and hardened into a solid state before moving the candle.
• Replace the lid or cup the flame before blowing it out to prevent splattering.

Feel confident having candles all over your home! It’s easy to clean spilled candle wax stains. You’re one step closer to relaxation, so go ahead and light that candle.

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How To Choose A Carpet Cleaning Formula

Not all carpet cleaning formulas are created equal. We know there are many options, but it’s essential to choose the correct formula when treating and cleaning carpets.

Enzyme-Based Formulas

Formulas with enzymes work to break down organic stains in your carpet, like pet accidents or food. They work best when covered with a moist towel and are given time to work (12-72 hours).  When they are kept moist, the enzymes will continue multiplying and removing the stain particles until they are gone. (Rug Doctor® by BISSELL® Urine Eliminator Pre-treat & Spot Cleaner)

Oxygen-Boosted Cleaning Formulas

Oxygen-boosted cleaning uses active oxygen to break up the chemistry of a stain, removing its color and ensuring it won’t reappear. That’s why carpet cleaner formulas with oxy can remove some of your toughest stains for good, so you can rest easy knowing they won’t magically reappear. (Rug Doctor® by BISSELL® Oxy Spot & Pre-Treat Cleaner).

Formulas With Protector

Some formulas contain carpet protectants, like StainProtect, that will leave behind a protective layer around the carpet fibers. These types of carpet cleaning formulas guard against future carpet stains because after the protective layer is there, stains will bead up on, not soak into, carpet fibers. (Rug Doctor® by BISSELL® Max Advanced Deep Carpet Cleaner).

How to Clean Carpet Stains

1. Spot Clean Stains When They Happen
   When a fresh stain occurs, treat your carpet as soon as possible with a spot and stain cleaner to prevent it from soaking into the carpet fibers and reappearing later.  Be sure to clean the stain and a large area around the stain, as it may be larger below the surface than what you can see on top. Use a clean, white cloth to blot and work from the outside of the stain towards the center so you don’t accidentally spread the stain.
2. Pre-Treat* Stains Before Deep Cleaning & Use the Best Machine Solution
   If you are ready to clean dirty or disgusting carpet and want the best possible results, pre-treating is key! Before using an upright carpet cleaner rental, spray all the stains in your carpet with a pretreat and spot trigger spray product (like one of the ones listed above). Then, fill the clean tank of the carpet cleaner with water, and add one of our carpet cleaning solutions and you are ready to go. We recommend using Max Advanced Deep Carpet Cleaner. It’s our most powerful formula for removing tough, embedded stains and odors.
3. Deep Clean Carpet With an Upright Carpet Cleaner Semi-Annually
   For stains that have been sitting for an extended period or deeply soiled carpet, try deep cleaning the entire area. To keep your carpets looking their best and get rid of tough stains, we recommend cleaning them twice a year with a Rug Doctor® by BISSELL® rental carpet cleaner. Clean during spring cleaning season and then again after the kids return to school. You’ll get all those stains that come with walking on the carpet with shoes during the winter and all the sand and dirt from summer and fall.

Where To Find A Carpet Cleaner Rental Near Me

Next time you think your carpet needs to be cleaned, look for a store near you that offers Rug Doctor® by BISSELL® carpet cleaner rentals. Go to our Location Search Tool and type in your zip code (or postal code if you are in Canada) to find a rental near you.

*NOTE: Before using the machine on carpet, always test the cleaning solution and spot cleaner in an inconspicuous spot or hidden area and allow it to dry before proceeding. If color is affected, do not use the spot cleaner.

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Spot Cleaners To Remove Carpet Stains

Choosing the right kind of pretreat spray or spot cleaner can be tricky. You need a cleaner with the right formula to get ink out of carpet.

The Best Carpet Cleaning Formulas For Each Type Of Ink Or Marker Stain:

For Water-Soluble Ink, Non-Water-Soluble Ink And Felt-Tip Marker

Use an enzyme-based product, such as our Urine Eliminator Pre-treat & Spot Cleaner. This might seem like an odd choice, but enzyme-based products can work for up to 48 hours to remove organic stains if a damp cloth is kept over the top of the stain.

For Ballpoint Pen Ink

Use an oxygen-based product like Oxy Spot & Pre-treat. Oxygen-based products change the color of stain molecules, so you no longer see the stain.

For Crayon

After you scrape off as much as possible, use rubbing alcohol on a white cloth. Rub the cloth in one direction at a time to remove the stain. Using circular motions could wreck the carpet texture. And be careful, you don’t want the alcohol to get into the carpet backing.

Of course, no matter what type of stain remover you use to get the ink out of your carpet, the process is still the same. Spray the stain and surrounding area generously with the formula and work it in with light strokes, moving from the edge of the stain to the center. Be very careful not to apply too much pressure–you may push the stain further into the carpet fibers. When you reach the center of the stain, gently pinch in an upward motion. For particularly tough stains, you may want to let the formula sit for a few minutes first.

Rent A Rug Doctor® by BISSELL® Carpet Cleaner To Deep Carpet Clean

If the stain persists, try a carpet cleaner that will spray, agitate and suction up the mess. After the stain has been sprayed with a pre-treater, go over the area using the carpet deep cleaner as you normally would. If you want more information on how to use a carpet cleaner, go to our instructions here . Don’t own a carpet cleaner? You can rent one at a location near you!

Where To Find A Carpet Cleaner Rental Near Me

Next time you think that your carpet needs to be cleaned, look for a store near you that offers Rug Doctor® by BISSELL® rental machines. Just go to our Location Search Tool and type in your zip code (or postal code if you are in Canada) to find a rental near you.

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