The first carpet spot I will talk about is pet urine. If you have a pet, chances are good that you will need to know how to spot clean urine. The trick to dealing with this type of spot is to get to it as soon as possible. The first step is to soak up as much of it as possible. Use a clean spotting towel and place it on the spot. Put a heavy weight on top of the towel and let the urine wick up into it. Next you will use a solution of vinegar and water to remove the stain. In a spray bottle mix one part white distilled vinegar and three parts plain water. Spray it on the spot and let it dwell for a few seconds. Blot the solution up and repeat. You might have to repeat several times. When you are finished let the area dry thoroughly and quickly. If you have a fan, place it on the spot to speed drying.

Another common spot that people find on carpet is chewing gum. It can be a mess but can be easily removed if you follow a few simple steps. The first thing you want to do is get an ice cube and place it on the gum to harden it. After you have frozen it you can break the gum into small easy to remove pieces. After you have removed all of the gum, use a good general spot cleaner and remove any further residue. Spray the solution on the spot and let it dwell for a few seconds. Dab up the spotter and repeat. Finish up by using your vinegar and water solution in a spray bottle to rinse the spot and remove any residue.

These tips should help you easily remove the common spots of pet urine and chewing gum. If you have trouble cleaning them you should consult your local carpet cleaning service.