Carpeting Stains: Can they be removed?

We've discussed carpet cleaning and stain removal on this site quite a bit already. You've probably heard from knowledgeable carpet cleaning service providers that stains cannot be removed: that's the difference between a "spot" and a "stain", stains are permanent. But there's more to know!

How do you know whether your situation is a stain, or a spot?

You may not know, and that's just the point. Many spills, accidents or situations occur with carpeting that can appear to be permanent or a stain. If you're not familiar with the capabilities of carpet cleaning, or you look something up and the AI or search-generated response tells you it is likely permanent, there's still room to learn more and check with a professional. IICRC trained and highly experienced carpet cleaning professionals have an expert history and techniques to fall back on in these situations, and you may be very happy with the answer!

Unsure if your situation is a spot or a stain? Call a pro!

We take questions all day long, every day, about various spots, marks, spills, and accidents with carpeting. We can usually direct you, nearly instantly, to the right understanding of your carpeting situation and whether it can be resolved.

Check out the situation below. This appears to be a longstanding stain in carpeting. Guess what? It's not! These results prove that not every answer you get will be correct. Your most reliable results will come from an expert in carpet cleaning.