How to Remove Berry Stains

Step1: Mix your dawn-water solution by placing one cup of warm water in a container or spray bottle. Stir or gently shake to ensure the solution is thoroughly mixed.

Step 2: Remove any pieces of berry before working with the stain. Use a spoon or dull knife to pull the pieces out and way from the carpet.

Step 3: If the berry stain has dried, add a small amount of tap water to the stain. Blot the stain with a clean white cloth or paper towels. Continue until there is no longer a color change to the stain from your blotting efforts.

Step 4: Use the Dawn-Water solution you made in step one and applying it to a clean white cloth. Blot the stain to get the detergent down to the stain. Continue blotting the stain until the berry stain is gone.

NorCal Pro Tip: Blot the stain in one direction starting from the edge of the stain working your way to the center. This will prevent spreading the stain onto other carpet fibers.

Step 5: Rinse away the detergent solution with plain cold water. Blot to dry the area and to remove excess moisture.

Step 6: Layer several paper towels onto the damp area and place a small heavy object on the towels. This will draw out any remain moisture.

Step 7: Once the area is dry, vacuum to restore the carpet’s resiliency.