Most people don’t want to spill anything on their carpet, but life–and accidents–happen. It can be frustrating when something gets spilled on the floor. In most cases, you’ll do what you can to get it cleaned up in a quick and efficient manner.

When it comes to things being spilled on the carpet, there are some things that are worse than others. Over time, these elements can build up and leave your carpet looking dull and dingy. This may be when it’s time to call in the professionals. Below is a list of some of the worst things that can be spilled onto your carpet, and these may definitely need professional intervention.

Coffee

Most people really enjoy their cup of coffee in the morning. It’s what gets them up and moving and ready for the day. While it can be a big helper for motivation, it can also be a huge pain to get out of the carpet if spilled. It doesn’t take much for coffee to ruin the floor, and it can take some powerful cleaning solutions to get it out.

Tomato Sauce

In reality, anything that is red that gets spilled onto the carpet should be treated as an emergency. This is because they have a tendency to stain and are incredibly challenging to get out. When it comes to tomato sauce, the natural red dyes stain carpet fibers incredibly quickly.

Wax

You may not think that you have anything made from wax that could possibly damage your carpet, but you probably have more than you think. If you enjoy lighting scented candles, then you have the possibility of wax getting dropped onto the floor. In addition, with the flame on the candle, there’s also the issue of the fibers getting burned.

If you have children who like to color, then there’s a chance that crayons will get left out and melt into the carpet fibers. Wax itself can be challenging to remove because it hardens and gets stuck in the fibers, but when you add color to it, then it can also stain.

Nail Polish

Not only does nail polish come in amazingly bright colors that can stain fibers, it also hardens as it dries. This makes removing it incredibly challenging. If this gets onto your floor, it can be really difficult to remove and may require the use of steam.

Red Wine or Grape Juice

You’re probably very aware of how terrible these elements can be if spilled on the carpet. Even if you take all precautions, unless you don’t have them in your home at all, at one time or another, they will probably get spilled and then leave an incredibly noticeable spot on the floor.

All of these elements can leave a mark on your floor and make your carpet looking dirty. You can take care of these spills immediately by blotting them with a clean towel. More than likely, there will still be a noticeable spot, but that will be when you call in a professional.

At Royal Carpet Cleaning, we have the cleaning products and skills to help remove even the toughest of stains. If you need some help getting rid of these spots or it’s time to have your carpet looking fresh and new again, give us a call!