FAQs Archive - Best Buy Services

Q: How to remove hair dye from carpet?

Remove any excess hair dye with a butter knife. Mix 1 tablespoon dish washing soap and 1 tablespoon white vinegar with 2 cups of warm water. Dip a white towel in the solution and then dab the stain. Blot with a dry cloth until the stain has dissolved. To rinse dab the area with cool water and let dry. We never recommend attempting this yourself and only recommend calling one of our experienced qualified carpet cleaning technicians for complimentary advice. DIY methods are not recommended as carpet is unique like human hair and requires specialised treatments. Every carpet type reacts differently depending on its fibres, dyes, age, maintenance, sun exposure, temperature etc. For this reason we cant recommend anything less than one of our experienced qualified technicians attending.

Q: How to remove red wine from carpet?

Red wine is challenging due to the grapes drying the carpet. You may try to mix about 3 parts hydrogen peroxide and 1 part dish washing liquid, then apply to the wine stain. Let it sit for an hour, then blot clean before attempting to fully wash out the mixture with water and a wet/dry vac. We never recommend attempting this yourself and only recommend calling one of our experienced qualified carpet cleaning technicians for complimentary advice. DIY methods are not recommended as carpet is unique like human hair and requires specialised treatments. Every carpet type reacts differently depending on its fibres, dyes, age, maintenance, sun exposure, temperature etc. For this reason we cant recommend anything less than one of our experienced qualified technicians attending.

Q: How to remove nail polish from carpet?

Nail polish spilled on carpet can be harsher than other common stains. A common removal product is a nail varnish remover however most nail varnish removers contain acetone which is a colourless, flammable liquid. This chemical has a bleaching quality which can ruin your carpet if left on for to long. We never recommend attempting this yourself and only recommend calling one of our experienced qualified carpet cleaning technicians for complimentary advice. DIY methods are not recommended as carpet is unique like human hair and requires specialised treatments. Every carpet type reacts differently depending on its fibres, dyes, age, maintenance, sun exposure, temperature etc. For this reason we cant recommend anything less than one of our experienced qualified technicians attending.