The next time you spill half a glass of wine onto your carpet, it can be tempting to reach for a bottle of chemical spot remover to lift the stain out. However, in many cases this is not only unnecessary, but can also be harmful for some people. These commercial stain removers contain a variety of chemicals that can aggravate allergies and be toxic to breathe in, particularly with repeated use. To prevent this, you can look at the green rug cleaning alternatives out there. Simple salt and vinegar, for example, lifts out red wine stains. However, many of the top commercial carpet cleaning companies out there today use green cleaning techniques as well. (more…)