Spot cleaning a dirty carpet

You can remove stubborn stains from upholstery and carpeting by making a spot-cleaner with oxygen bleach powder (such as OxiClean).

It’s easy! Just mix one tablespoon of oxygen bleach with one cup of hot water. Stir well until the oxygen bleach powder is completed dissolved.

Next, dip a toothbrush into the spot cleaner mixture and scrub the stain.

Repeat these steps, keeping the area wet for at least five minutes.

Finally, blot the stained area with paper towels and let dry.

We recommend you read our article to learn more tips for professional-looking carpet cleaning.
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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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