DIY Stain Removal ***REPOST

If you're like me, you do more stain treatments on your laundry than the average person, buy industrial sized packs of Tide To Go stain remover pens, not to mention having one in your car, backpack, purse and just about every room in your house. The hard truth, unfortunately, is that Tide pens don't work on carpet stains....Not that I have tried that or anything.....(I have).       Average carpet shampooing prices range $51 per room (data from Angie's List), and your conscience hates those numbers- especially if it's for the removal of a single stain. Not only pricey, most shampoos use harsh chemicals like Perchloroethylene and Naphthalene, both heavy-duty dry cleaning chemicals. These chemicals can pose potential hazards to babies, adults, pets and are usually discarded into the environment. 

Here is an easy way to get those pesky carpet stains gone for good!

What You Will Need: A sock (I have a designated Stain Sock), and hairspray! Pantene always does me right.

Step One: Spray hairspray onto carpet stain until it is white and has a foamy look to it

Step Two: Allow hairspray to become a clear color. It usually takes 3-6 seconds.

Step Three: Take your stain sock and scrub away. It works best if you go  in the opposite direction of the shape of the stain. If it's horizontal, scrub vertically; vertical, scrub horizontally. 

Step Four: Use the money you saved and treat yourself!

WHY it WORKS: The combination of Aerosol and Alcohol is the Batman to the Stain Joker. I have gotten Sharpie, long-wear foundation, kohl eyeliner and now waterproof mascara out of my carpet using the Pantene hairspray. Alcohol dries out hair, so I recommend trying to find a hairspray that has no alcohol in it for your hair and have a mini can of Pantene for your stain removal needs. Notice how I have the largest can humanly possible for my stain removal. 

Happy Sunday!

-Jillian

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