Items needed
- steam iron
- Ammonia
- clean white towels
- a spray bottle
Mix 1 part ammonia to 1 part hot water in spray bottle. (Note: Be careful with ammonia fumes when mixing and steaming, stay out of the steam and try not to inhale. Wear a mask and goggles if you are sensitive). Always test on a piece of carpet first that is hidden , or a offcut of the same carpet.
- spray the area that has staining with the mixture
- lay the folded towel over the area
- place the iron on the towel on steam setting hold until steam has penetrated the carpet
- remove the towel and check for transfer , use another until stain is removed and there is no more transfer on the towel
- flush the whole area with a vax , bissel to remove residue
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By Neil Kelloway