
Often times you will find an array of inexpensive spot cleaners in the store, and I often get asked, “which one should I use.” I can't say which one's not to use, however, i can say which ingredient to avoid, which is the ingredient most commonly found in inexpensive spot treatments, soap. Soap-based solutions solve the problem of the spot, meanwhile they create another problem, residue. Imagine not getting all of the shampoo out of your hair, or never cleaning glass door in a shower. That soapy residue has a similar effect on your carpet, acting as a sticky surface that attracts dirt. It seems as though the spot magically reappeared, but it is really dirt trapped in the soap remains of your last attempt at removing a spot. I’ve tried dozens of spot removers over the years, but there is only one soap-free one that I have found better than all the rest, Perky. It’s only marketed to professional carpet cleaners, but in 25 years I have not been able to find one I like nearly as much. It is gentle enough to use on all carpets and fabrics, without the need to rinse out a soapy residue. Better yet, it’s natural and safe for humans and pets. A demonstration I attended when first introduced to Perky, the demonstrator drank the solution to prove it was safe and gentle; that’s one way to show dedication! So next time you get a spot, if it is liquid, the very first thing you should do is grab a rag and soak up as much of the fluid as you can without rubbing, then use a non-soap based spot treatment to scrub the remaining residue. If you want to give Perky a try, I am able to sell bottles of it to customers upon request and would love to hear you love it as much as I do.