Myth: Carpet Stain Products purchased at a Grocery or Department Store are as Good as Any Other Product!

There are a number of consumer carpet stain removal formulas that should be left right on the shelf at the store. These products have harsh chemicals in them in order to effectively address a wide variety of stain removal applications. Including ink, blood, red wine, coffee; and grease, rust, and oil stains.

Unfortunately, these products will also remove color from about 1/3 of the carpets that are on the market. Specially formulated, professional fiber-specific stain removal products work best, are safer for carpets, and will help increase carpet longevity. Another carpet care tip: oxy products work well when used as directed, but repeated use will damage carpet fiber.

This article was originally published at Trusted Pros.