What to Do When You Find an Old Stain on the Carpet

What is the problem?

Rushing to 'wipe it out immediately' with strong chemicals often damages the fabric further or fixes the pigment even deeper.

The solution

Assess the stain → a careful first extraction cycle → full drying → a second cycle if needed.

How does it work?

1. Examine the stain in daylight — try to identify the type (liquid, grease, biological origin).
2. Don't use aggressive chemicals right away 'to be sure it works'.
3. Do a first gentle extraction cycle with the Puzzi 10/1 and the right chemical (1 €/tab).
4. Let the carpet dry completely before judging the result.
5. If a mark remains, do a second cycle after full drying.

Why Puzzis.lt?

What not to do

• Use the strongest chemical you have right away
• Scrub in circles with a brush
• Judge the result on a damp carpet
• Try several different products one after another

When Puzzi, when a service

One known old mark on a darker carpet — the Puzzi 10/1 rental (15 €/day or 25 €) often fades it significantly in one or two cycles.

A light expensive carpet, a large area, or several old marks at once — it's smarter to call a service with a professional assessment, 062 110 999.

Practical tips

• Don't expect a miracle after one cycle — old marks take time.
• Judge the result only on a dry carpet.
• For light expensive carpet, get advice before you start.

Which tool fits?

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