If you have carpet in your home you know that it can
be difficult to care for. It is attacked from every angle from
different things trying to destroy it. One of those things is stains
and nothing is worse than those mystery stains. Read this article to
learn about where those mystery stains come from.

One of the most
common sources of a mystery stain is residue from spot cleaners. What
happens is you clean a spot with a spot cleaner which leaves a residue
on the carpet. A week or two later you end up with another, often
larger spot. To prevent this problem you should use spot cleaner only
when necessary. Try water before going to the spotter. When you do have
to use spotter try to rinse it thoroughly with water afterwards.

Another
source of mystery spots is residue from a sticky substance like soda or
juice. Often you will spill a clear soda and not notice a stain until
weeks later when it has attracted soil to itself. To correct this
problem be sure to thoroughly clean the spot and rinse it with water to
remove as much residue as possible. Follow any spotter you use with
water to prevent a residue problem.

These are the two most common
sources of mystery spots in a home. While there are a few others these
probably account for two thirds of all spots. I hope this article has
been of use to you in your effort to maintain your home. Good luck to
you and your home.