Stains on a handmade rug need more thought than stains on carpet. The wool is absorbent, the dyes can move, and the wrong product can leave a ring, bleach the colour or set the mark. A mark that has sat for a few weeks has also had time to bond with the fibres. We take bookings for rug stain removal in Brisbane and book a nearby independent rug crew who works out what the stain is before choosing how to treat it.
Different stains call for different products. Tannin stains such as wine, coffee and tea respond to acidic treatments, while protein stains such as milk, egg and blood need cool water and enzyme products. Oily marks need a solvent approach. The crew we book tests the dyes first, treats each stain on its own, then washes the whole rug so the treated area blends in.
- Red wine, coffee and tea
- Pet accidents and vomit
- Food, sauces and oils
- Candle wax and chewing gum
- Ink, nail polish and makeup
- Rings from earlier cleaning attempts
Fresh stains usually lift well. Older marks, or those scrubbed with household sprays, may fade rather than vanish, and the crew will tell you what to expect on pickup. Some stains need a second treatment during the wash. Stains that have caused dye to bleed into nearby areas can often be improved during the wash, since the rug is soaked and rinsed evenly rather than spot scrubbed.
If a spill happens, blot with a clean white towel from the outside in, avoid rubbing, and do not use hot water or salt. For a stain on a rug in Brisbane, call 07 3778 2608 and we will give you upfront pricing and book a pickup time.
