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Apply Soapy Water to Stain — Act Fast: Spot Cleaning for Spills

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how to clean and maintain carpet stair treads · Step 2 of 4

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Take one of the rags and fully immerse it into the bowl of warm soapy water. Wring out the rag thoroughly so it's damp but not dripping wet. Place the damp, soapy rag directly over the stain on the carpet stair tread or landing. Press down firmly on the rug. It is crucial *not* to scrub, as scrubbing can damage the carpet fibers, making them fuzzy and altering the carpet's texture.

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grab a couple of rags, a warm bowl of soapy water. It could be Dawn. And then regular water. You simply dip your rag. Take the good soapy water. Press down on the rug. Do not scrub because that'll make the fibers fuzzy and it'll be a different texture. So, press down with the warm soapy water. Then you can take the other end of your rag, dip it into the clean water, press this down. Keep

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