Mustard Stains

Mustard stains are one of the toughest stains to clean. It has dyes in it that soak deep into the carpet fibers.

First scrape away as much excess mustard as possible. Make a solution of 1/4 teaspoon dishwashing detergent and 1/2 cup of warm water.

Blot the stain with the solution using a clean towel. Blot dry using a towel or paper towels. If all of the stain does not come out, try blotting with a mixture of one part vinegar and two parts water. Rinse with clean water, and blot dry with paper towels. Do not use laundry detergent because it contains ingredients that may bleach carpet colors. Before using any cleaning solution, test it in an area of carpet that will not be seen.

Be careful to rinse out each cleaning mixture, with clean water before using the next one. Mixing different chemicals together, can be dangerous. Always read the labels on any product that you are using.

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