Protect the Backing
Solvents can affect latex, adhesives and other materials that help hold carpet together.
Carpet cleaning warning
Never Pour Rubbing Alcohol on Carpet
Before using rubbing alcohol on carpet, learn why it can damage carpet backing, adhesives and color—and what to do instead.
Jeff’s straight-talk flooring advice
Alcohol Can Create a Bigger Carpet Problem
Rubbing alcohol is sometimes recommended as a quick stain remover, but pouring it directly onto carpet is risky. It can soak through the face fiber and reach the backing, adhesive or pad beneath it.
Never pour a cleaning chemical directly onto carpet unless the carpet maker specifically approves that method.
What Homeowners Should Know
A few careful choices can protect your carpet and help you avoid an expensive mistake.
Protect the Color
A cleaner that is safe on one carpet fiber or dye system may not be safe on another.
Test First
If a manufacturer approves a product, test a tiny hidden area and apply it to a white cloth—not directly to the carpet.
Know Your Carpet Before You Treat a Stain
The safest cleaning method depends on the fiber, construction and warranty. Check the manufacturer’s care instructions before trying a household chemical.
Dayton Carpet has served the Miami Valley since 1989. We take the guesswork out of shopping with free measures, free written quotes and free samples you can compare under your own lights.
Questions About Carpet Care or Replacement?
Call 937-279-9898 or email Jeff to get started.