### **Coffee and Other Dark Beverage Stains** Mix glass cleaner with water in a **1:2** ratio. Spray the solution on the stain, cover it with a white cotton cloth or an old t-shirt, and press with an iron. The stain will transfer to the fabric. ### **Pet Hair** A regular **squeegee with a rubber edge** works great for removing pet hair. Static electricity helps to quickly pull the fibers out of the carpet. ### **Cleaning Fluffy Carpets with Long Pile** A vacuum cleaner can pull threads and damage the surface. It’s better to use a **lint roller** for the surface, and then flip the rug over and vacuum it from the back. ### **Chewing Gum** Place an **ice cube on the stained area for 5–10 minutes**. When the gum hardens, carefully remove it with a plastic card or any hard flat object. ### **Universal Stain Remover** Mix in a spray bottle: * baking soda, * dish soap, * vinegar. Apply the mixture to the stain and treat it with a clean sponge. ### **How to Raise Flattened Pile** Indentations remain on the carpet from furniture. Place a piece of ice on them and let it melt. When the pile gets wet, gently brush it with a toothbrush or a clothing brush.