Dealing with vomit on carpet?
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Delay the remorse for now and roll your sleeves up. It’s time to clean the mess!
For your convenience, we have gathered some handy tips and tricks to help you lift the stain and banish the unpleasant smell it comes with.
So, if you are:
Then read on! This article is for you.
However, first we must point out the most important “regulations” when dealing with such mishaps:
You can use the same principle for the removable carpets inside your vehicle. For the elements of the interior that you can’t take outside, it is best to book a visit from a mobile car valet team. They will help you remove all signs of the mess and could even sanitise and remove oudors from your interior upon request as well as exterior washing your car.
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Okay, you followed the directions but the unpleasant smell remains. Fret not! Arm yourself with patience and soon your nostrils will get relieved from the stench.
Here are a couple of alternative cleaning methods that can help you to deal with the stench, as well. Perform steps 1-4 and then use one of the following techniques:
Pour club soda directly on the stain, enough to cover it completely. Now take a clean dry cloth and press it to the area. The club soda should transfer the stain from the carpet to the cloth. Repeat until satisfied with the results. Rinse with cold water.
Alternatively, you can make your own cleaning solution that would be able to both remove the stain and ensure that the smell is gone for good.
The magic ingredient? Vinegar! It works wonders when removing tough stains and can even help you get red wine out of your carpet.
You will need to mix 2 cups of lukewarm water, ½ cup of white vinegar, 1 tablespoon of any soft laundry detergent, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of rubbing alcohol. It sounds a bit like a mishmash but all of these ingredients play an important role in removing the vomit and getting rid of the smell. Use a sponge to gently spread out the solution over the stain. Let it stay for 2-3 minutes and blot the area with a clean microfibre cloth to get rid of the moisture. Rinse with cold water until all of the homemade cleaning solution is completely gone. Blot the carpet again with a cloth and let it air dry.
Vinegar is the perfect solution for many smelly stains, and sick is no exception. You will need white vinegar and a bit of cold water.
Make a 1:1 solution of the two and pour it in a spray bottle. Apply this mixture on the affected area. Leave the vinegar to work its magic for around 15 minutes. During that time the carpet should have already soaked up most of the vinegar mix. Now, grab any old stiff brush and rub the stain to loosen it up. Dab the area gently with a clean cloth until the residue is gone.
If you still sense the unpleasant odour, you can add around 6 drops of any purification essential oil and 8 drops of a Thieves one. The combination of both is said to remove up to 99% of germs. While cleaning and using the oils, be careful not to soak the carpet.
Removing sick from carpets is an unpleasant and smelly task, that sometimes can take up more of your personal time that you are willing to spare. That’s why in cases like this, we recommend using our professional carpet cleaning services that will give you the best results possible with minimum hassle.
The technique that we use is called the hot water extraction method, also known as steam cleaning. First, the carpet technician pre-treats the stain with a relevant detergent. After that, they turn on the carpet machine and go over the stain. The machine injects a special detergent and water into the carpet fibres. Immediately after that, the water is sucked out along with the detergent and all of the dirt and residue, leaving your carpet clean and fresh.
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Using a bio-enzymatic cleaner is like sending an army of “good” bacteria to fight the dirt in your carpet. The bacteria in those cleaners creates special enzymes that decompose other molecules, such as the ones a vomit stain would contain. Those broken pieces of molecules are now “food” to the good bacteria. They are consumed by it and decomposed again into carbon dioxide and water. This process is repeated until the food supply for the bacteria is finished and they are left to be washed away next time you clean the carpet.
However, the fact that we are comparing those enzymes to an army does not mean they are actual living organisms that have the ability to reproduce and grow. They are more like little hammers made to break down the bigger molecules nobody likes.
There are three main types of enzymes in a bio-enzymatic cleaner and each one is responsible for decomposing different stains:
If you want to learn the ins and outs of carpet maintenance, read our blog post on the topic. It’ll show you how to clean a carpet and keep it fresh at all times.
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Do you have any experience in cleaning sick from carpets? Let us know in the comments below.
No matter of the cleaning method, remember to always do a small spot test on hidden part of your carpet. Depending on the size, nature, and age of the stain, some of them might be impossible to remove. We cannot take responsibility if any of the above-mentioned methods do not work on your carpets. Read our disclaimer here.
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