Some stains, like spilled wine, pet messes, or tracked-in mud, can truly seem like disasters for your carpets. Unfortunately, some household cleaners and home remedies will make the situation even worse, causing permanent damage to the colors and even the fibers themselves. Below are a few products you should never use for carpet cleaning.

4 Products to Avoid When You’re Carpet Cleaning

1. Bleach

Applying bleach to your carpet may remove that coffee stain or muddy footprint, but it'll likely strip out all the color as well, leaving unsightly patches that likely can't be fixed. While you might be able to cover up the damage with furniture or an area rug, the only way to fix a bleach stain is to replace the entire carpet.

2. White Wine

If you've spilled some red wine on your clothing, a little chardonnay can help neutralize the stain and make it easier to lift out. However, it's not the best approach to take to carpet cleaning. Depending on the type of carpet you have, more wine can cause additional discoloration and damage the fibers.

3. Abrasive Cleaning Agents

Chemical cleaners that require a lot of scrubbing may lift out some of the stain, but they could also fray and tear the material itself. You're better off using products specifically designed for carpet cleaning.

4. Laundry Detergent

Your clothes and carpets are two very different materials, so avoid using laundry detergent on stains. Even if it does get the dirt out, the soap suds can soak in, causing additional discoloration that can be even harder to remove.

No matter how dirty, tired, or stained your carpets may be, the professionals at Carpet Cleaning By Cummins in Seguin, TX, have the tools and experience to provide effective, affordable solutions. Visit their website now for a full list of their carpet cleaning services, or call (830) 379-3383 for a quote today.