How Do You Remove Stains From Car Carpet?
A car’s carpet is victim to many food, dirt, and grease stains. Clean the carpet every once in a while to maintain a fresh and clean surface, even if it is only the floor. The sooner stains are dealt with, the easier they are to remove. Although many carpet cleaners are available in automotive stores, regular household items can remove stains just as well without leaving a greasy residue as carpet cleaners usually do, which will only attract more dirt in the future. Blot any fresh coffee stains with a paper towel until the liquid is absorbed. Spray window cleaner on the affected area until soaked. Let the solution absorb into the carpet for five minutes. Blot excess liquid with paper towels. Rub on paint thinner to any greasy spots with a cotton cloth. Test on a discreet part of the carpet before applying to make sure it does not affect the carpet color. Cover the stain with salt until the excess liquid is absorbed. Vacuum to remove salt. Apply hair spray on any ink stains until fully