How Do You Clean Rust Stains In The Carpet?
When confronted with a stain of any kind on your carpet, it is important to act quickly to remove it and preserve your carpet. Rust can be a particularly uninviting guest, but luckily there are several home remedies that can be accomplished with products your are likely to already have in your home. The key is to not use anything that would cause undue wear or tear on your carpet in order to remove the offending stain. Identify the source of the rust if possible. Remove the offending piece that is causing rust (metal furniture leg, toy, appliance) or repair the offending piece (leaking window, radiator) to ensure that no more rust spots appear. Scrape off as much surface rust as possible with a utility knife. Be gentle as you do this, making sure not to cut or pull apart rug threads. Choose a home remedy to apply to the stained area: lemon juice, vinegar or cream of tartar/water solution. Saturate the stained area with your chosen liquid and let it sit for several hours. Apply a small
