How Do You Remove Salt Stains From Carpet?
Salt can leave stains on many surfaces and materials–including your carpet. In time, salt left on carpeting not only discolors it, but also may cause serious damage to carpet fibers. The sooner you treat this kind of stain, therefore, the more likely you are that you’ll save your carpet. In addition, it’s much easier to get the stain out before the particles of salt have been ground deep into the carpeting through foot traffic. Vacuum the carpet to remove loose dirt and dried particles of salt. Any salt or soil remaining on the carpet will dissolve when you begin cleaning and will add to the time it takes to clean the stain. Mix equal parts white vinegar with warm water in a clean bowl or bucket. Wet a sponge in the vinegar and water mixture. Scrub the salt stain with the sponge. Let the cleaning solution sit on the carpet for fifteen minutes and then press a clean towel to absorb excess moisture. Dip the sponge back in the vinegar and water solution again and scrub the carpet. Press
