You cosily enjoy a packet of fries on the couch and drop some mayonnaise on your rug. Now what? Don't panic. If you follow these steps, your rug will soon be clean again.
There is one golden rule when it comes to grease stains (butter, oil, sauces, etc.) on your rug: react quickly! This will prevent the grease stain from drying up and soaking deep into the rug's fibers, making it more difficult to remove. So it is important to take action right away.
Step 1 Dab with pure alcohol
Place a sheet of absorbent paper on the grease stain and press gently to absorb as much grease as possible . Then dampen a cloth with some pure alcohol and gently dab on the stain. Avoid rubbing as this can only make the stain bigger. Keep dabbing for a minute until the grease stain is gone.
Step 2 Lukewarm water with shampoo and vinegar
Mix some lukewarm water with a few drops of mild shampoo and a dash of vinegar. Then use a new, clean cloth and dab at the stain again. The acid in the vinegar helps neutralize the stain, while the shampoo gently cleans without damaging your rug. Dab just until the grease stain is completely gone.
Step 3 Let it dry for a while
Finally, take a dry cloth and pat away the excess moisture. Then let your rug air dry and your rug will be stain-free again.
