Vacuum Up the Mess

After an hour has elapsed, during which time the corn starch or baking soda has had the opportunity to absorb everything that it possibly can, the area can then be vacuumed up. If the stain was quite minor to begin with, this treatment has a good chance of totally removing it from the surface. Because the stain will almost always be evident after you have cleaned it, you will need to carry on with the cleaning process. If you believe that applying an additional layer of absorbent powder would solve the problem, then proceed as you did in the previous steps. You will want to follow these methods in order to remove larger and more profound soot stains.

Make Use of Your Solvent for Dry Cleaning
You will need your dry cleaning solution, either hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol, a couple of towels, and some warm water for this stage. To begin, dab the soot stain with a clean cloth that has been treated with any kind of solvent like rubbing alcohol. Take care not to make the stain even larger by spreading it further.

If you choose to make use of hydrogen peroxide, the recommended dosage is one tablespoon of peroxide mixed with three tablespoons of warm water. Important: Because hydrogen peroxide has a bleaching effect, you should only use it on carpets with light colors if you want to avoid ruining them. Repeat the process of blotting the area until all of the solvent is absorbed. When you have given it a minute or two to sit, switch to a separate clean towel and remove the solvent from the carpet with it. After moistening the towel with warm water, dab the area where the stain is located. Avoid getting water on the carpet. You might be able to have the soot stain fully erased if it is not too severe. This, however, depends on the intensity of the soot stain. If the stain is still there, you will need to perform this procedure many times until it is gone.

Perform Over and Over Again, or Consult a Professional
You need to be patient while you are attempting to remove soot from the carpet. It’s nearly always going to be a multi-step procedure that requires a few different tries to get right. It is possible that you may need to repeat steps 1–4 in order to remove the stain completely. This will depend on the size and depth of the stain. If, despite your best efforts, the soot stain remains unscathed, your best option is to get in touch with a qualified cleaning service. They will be familiar with the proper techniques for removing soot from carpet and will have access to more sophisticated cleaning equipment to do the task.

Make Sure Your Carpet Doesn’t Get Stained by Smoke
If you’ve ever had to deal with soot stains on your carpet, you won’t ever want to deal with them again once you’ve had that experience. Installing a glass door over the fireplace is one of the best ways to permanently remove soot from carpeting, which is why we recommend that you do it. They will not only make your house seem better, but they will also make it safer and more energy efficient. Behind a glass door, not only will your pets, children, and carpet be protected from the fire, but the room will also be able to radiate heat more efficiently. Vertical Chimney Care offers a wide variety of different designs to pick from. You also have the option of converting your wood-burning fireplace into one that uses gas logs or installing an insert that uses gas logs. When you use one of these, you won’t have to be concerned about any soot getting into your carpet.

If you suspect that your chimney or fireplace is having some issues, have an expert inspect it. Call Local Chimney Sweep Cleaning today. We also offer Chimney Cleaning Clovis and other affordable services.

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