Removing these stains from carpet or upholstery especially stains that have set in over time and keep returning to the surface can be frustrating.
Removing recurring carpet stains.
So after you use a carpet cleaner try applying warm water on the stain to wipe the surface of the carpet clean.
Treat the stain prior to removing the moisture left behind to ensure the liquid and stain are effectively removed.
Wicking occurs when the substance that was spilled on the carpet has soaked through into the backing of the carpet and sometimes even the underpad when you clean the stain you are cleaning the surface of the carpet.
How to stop carpets from soiling.
The other common cause of reappearing stains is something referred to as wicking.
A reappearing stain called wicking may get removed from the surface with traditional cleaning methods but not from the carpeting or upholstery padding underneath.