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The Bane of Stains: Cooking Grease

Grease is also a very broad term, commonly defined as “a thick oily substance, especially as used as a lubricant”. Another definition identifies grease as “oil or fat that is used or produced in cooking”. In most cases, grease has a more solid consistency while oil is more fluid. Nevertheless, oil and grease are very […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On February 20, 2020

The Bane of Stains: Cough Syrup

Winter in Redding brings cold air in the mornings, cold footsies on cold bathroom floors, and on occasion, cold viruses. Oh, that wretched sickness! First a sniffle, or a tickle in the back of the throat, and the next thing you know you’re sneezing and coughing. Pills are common for sinus congestion, but the typical […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On January 9, 2020

The Bane of Stains: Gravy

One of the main things most Americans like to do during this time of the year is eat. A lot. Traditionally, there are at least three opportunities to attend social gatherings which include feasting on a large quantity of prepared foods. One of the things people love to eat is meat – whether it’s turkey, […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On December 12, 2019

The Bane of Stains: Egg Yolk

The real question isn’t which came first, the chicken or the egg. The real question is: with all the things in this world that taste just like chicken, why don’t chicken eggs? But that’s not for us to say. We can, however, help you to answer another tough question. How do you remove an egg […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On November 28, 2019

The Difference Between Spots and Stains

If you’ve been keeping up with our series, The Bane of Stains, you might have noticed that we use the term “stain” much more often than “spot”. In the U.S., the two terms are often used interchangeably. However, if you want to get technical, there is a difference between the two terms. Spots – When […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On October 3, 2019

The Bane of Stains: Red Sauce

“On top of spaghetti, all covered with cheese, I lost my poor meatball when somebody sneezed.” Of course, the song doesn’t go into detail about how a sneeze powerful enough to blow a meatball off the table probably splattered a bunch of spaghetti sauce all over the carpet. What a sneeze! Seriously, though – getting […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On September 26, 2019

The Bane of Stains: Crayons

During the summer months, kids love to be active. They might be playing inside, perhaps using crayons to color in a coloring book. Suddenly, their friend shows up and they get a chance to go outside. During the excitement, perhaps they forget to pick up after themselves. When they finally return to pick things up, […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On September 5, 2019

The Bane of Stains: Milk and Ice Cream

You scream for it. We scream for it. That’s right, especially on a hot summer day there’s nothing like a luscious serving of cold, creamy milk. What? There’s something even better? Ah, yes, of course! Chocolate milk! No need to shake your head in dismay – there are options if you’re lactose intolerant. We’re not […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On July 4, 2019

Time for a Dye Job?

Is your carpet showing its’ age? Do you have that one pesky spot in the middle of the room that is a permanent reminder of the stain you just couldn’t remove? If so, you aren’t alone! Between food and drink spills, makeup spills, bleach spots, sun fading and more, wall to wall carpet takes a […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On October 26, 2017

How to Blot Your Carpet

That headline may not sound like it’s referring to a good thing, but believe us at Preferred Carpet Care when we tell you that blotting is a great idea. What is blotting? And why is it the best method for lifting stains out of your carpet? Don’t Rub Stains The first reaction when you spill […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On July 6, 2017