Guide
7 Types of Carpet Stains (and the Best Way to Treat Each)
This is a quick breakdown to help you choose the right option fast. For a quote and scheduling, call 888-646-0347.
1. Coffee
- Best for: Fresh spills in living rooms and offices.
- Not ideal for: Old set-in stains without extraction.
- What changes price: Stain age + padding saturation.
- What to tell us on the phone: Where it is and how long it has been there.
2. Red wine
- Best for: Parties and event spills.
- Not ideal for: Scrubbed-in stains.
- What changes price: Fiber type + dye setting.
- What to tell us on the phone: What products were already used.
3. Pet urine
- Best for: Odor + stain treatment with enzyme solutions.
- Not ideal for: DIY masking sprays only.
- What changes price: Odor severity + repeat marking.
- What to tell us on the phone: How many spots and whether odor is present.
4. Grease/oil
- Best for: Kitchens, garages, and entryways.
- Not ideal for: Hot water only (can spread oil).
- What changes price: Oil spread area.
- What to tell us on the phone: What caused it and carpet type.
5. Mud/soil
- Best for: High-traffic areas.
- Not ideal for: Wet scrubbing before drying.
- What changes price: Area size + traffic lanes.
- What to tell us on the phone: Approx area and how tracked in.
6. Blood
- Best for: Cold-water first response.
- Not ideal for: Heat (sets proteins).
- What changes price: Stain age.
- What to tell us on the phone: Whether heat/chemicals were used.
7. Ink/marker
- Best for: Spot treatment + controlled extraction.
- Not ideal for: Rubbing alcohol overuse.
- What changes price: Dye type + spread.
- What to tell us on the phone: Pen/marker type if known.
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