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They are an essential accessory if you want to clean more than just your floors.. Use For:.

Test this method on a small hidden area first to check it won’t stain your carpet.. What You’ll Need:.Clean white cloths or paper towels.

Vacuum the area first.. Use paper towels or a white cloth to blot excess moisture away.Stay away from coloured cloth, as the dye can transfer..Mix white vinegar 50:50 with water and pour into a spray bottle..

Apply to the carpet, working from the outside-in, so it doesn’t spread the stain further.Give the carpet a good soaking but don’t saturate it, then leave it to work for at least five minutes.. Blot the area to remove the vinegar solution, then rinse with clean water to remove any vinegar residue.. Blot a final time to remove excess moisture.. Leave the carpet to air dry.

Opening windows and using fans will speed this up..

If the smell is still lingering, move on to the next method..Traditional mopping uses large amounts of water, but it’s vital not to do this on laminate.

Pools of excess liquid can cause warping, fading, or stains, which is why the mop should only be damp.. 5.Quickly Clean Up Spills.

Modern laminate flooring should be resistant to water, but only for small spills and brief periods.The longer you leave a spill sitting on the floor, the more chance there is of it penetrating the laminate and causing damage.. To prevent this, make sure you clean up any spills as quickly as possible.