Quick answer. Blot, do not rub. Cold water, then a little dish soap. Rinse the soap out. Put weight on a dry towel.
Rubbing spreads the stain into the pile and felts the fibre.
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What you need
- White cloths
- Cold water
- Drop of dish soap
In this guide
1. Blot from the outside in
Lift; do not grind.
2. Dab cold water
Hot water can set protein stains like blood or milk.
3. A drop of dish soap in water, blot again
Then blot with plain water so soap does not stay and attract dirt.
4. Stack dry towels and a heavy book overnight
That pulls remaining moisture up.
If it still fails
- Wine 'tricks' with salt help some fibres and stain others. Test a corner.
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Common questions
Old stains?
They may need a proper carpet cleaner. Do not soak the underlay.