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Struggling with red wine, tea or coffee stains?

Here’s how to remove them safely — without damaging your carpets or upholstery.

Keeping Your Carpets Spotless in Alton and Beyond

We’ve all experienced the panic when a glass of red wine tips over or a morning coffee lands on the living room carpet. While it’s tempting to reach straight for a supermarket stain remover, many of these products can cause permanent damage — especially on delicate or wool carpets.

At Libra Carpet Care, we provide professional carpet cleaning in Alton and proudly serve homes and businesses within a 30-mile radius — including Basingstoke, Reading, Newbury, Winchester, Guildford, and surrounding areas. We understand that stains are more than just unsightly — if left untreated, they can permanently damage your carpets and upholstery, reducing their lifespan.

In this guide, we’ll cover the three most common stains we see and share how to deal with them like a pro — using safe stain removers for wool and delicate carpets.


1. Red Wine Stains

Why It’s Tricky

Red wine is packed with tannins — natural compounds that bind to fibres and cause deep staining. The key is to act fast and avoid using bleach or household cleaners that could set the stain permanently.

What To Do Immediately:

  • Dab and blot as much liquid/stain as possible using a neutral-coloured terry towel or kitchen towel
  • Do not rub or scrub — this pushes the stain deeper
  • Avoid using supermarket stain removers — they can chemically alter the stain

The Right Way:

Use our Free Professional Stain Remover, included in our Silver and Gold packages, or available for just £5.99 (inc. postage).

This is a safe stain remover for wool carpets, synthetic blends, and other delicate materials.


2. Tea and Coffee Stains

What Makes It Tough

Tea and coffee are tannin-based like wine but often include oils, milk, and sugars, which can set into fabrics quickly.

The Wrong Approach:

Supermarket sprays often contain detergents or bleaching agents that leave a sticky residue. This attracts dirt and worsens stains.

The Right Way:

Our micro-splitting stain remover breaks down tannin-based stains at the molecular level and contains:

  • No bleach, enzymes, or shampoo
  • No residue
  • Safe for wool, wool-mix, and synthetic carpets

Included free in our Silver and Gold packages!


3. Mud, Dirt and Soil

Common in Alton’s Rural Areas

With gardens, woodland walks, and pets, mud is a common carpet issue in homes across Alton, Hampshire and the wider 30-mile area — including Petersfield, Farnham, Yateley, and Bordon.

The Right Way:

  • Let mud dry completely
  • Vacuum thoroughly to remove dry debris
  • Spray our stain remover on the mark, dab gently, then let dry

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Why You Should Avoid Supermarket Stain Removers

Supermarket brands may:

  • Set stains permanently
  • Damage natural fibres
  • Leave residues that attract more dirt

They are not safe for wool, viscose, Tencel, or other delicate carpet fibres.

Use Libra Carpet Care’s Free Professional Stain Remover — developed specifically for water-based stains and safe for professional carpet cleaning in Alton and beyond.


 Safe Usage Tips

 Safe to use on:

  • All wet-cleanable fabric upholstery
  • Wool, wool-mix, and synthetic carpets

 Do not use on:

  • Leather
  • Viscose, tencel, coir, or non-wet cleanable materials

Always test in an inconspicuous area first.


How to Get Our Stain Remover

You’ll receive our stain remover:

  • Free with Silver or Gold cleaning packages
  • Or buy separately for £5.99 (includes postage)

Areas We Serve — Based in Alton, Hampshire

We proudly offer professional carpet stain removal within a 30-mile radius, including:

  • Alton
  • Basingstoke
  • Reading
  • Newbury
  • Southampton
  • Petersfield
  • Winchester
  • Guildford
  • And all surrounding towns and villages

Whether you need a quick freshen-up or full carpet restoration, we’re your trusted local carpet cleaning experts.


Free Surveys & Quotations

Contact us today for a free, no-obligation on-site survey or quotation. We’re happy to assess your cleaning needs and recommend the best approach.

Available to homes and businesses in Alton and across Hampshire.


Final Carpet Care Tips

  • Act fast — and always blot, never scrub
  • Skip the supermarket cleaners
  • Use safe, professional products
  • Get regular deep cleans to maintain carpet life and appearance

Ready to Refresh Your Carpets?

If you're in Alton or the surrounding areas, we’re your trusted local experts for safe and effective carpet stain removal.

Free stain remover included with Silver and Gold packages!

Ready to refresh your carpets? Book your free quote now — we serve homes and businesses across Alton and surrounding areas.

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Craig Strange, Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner

With years of experience in the carpet and upholstery cleaning industry, I pride myself on delivering top-quality service built on trust and reliability. As a professionally trained carpet & upholstery cleaner, I understand the importance of treating every home and business with the utmost care. My goal is to leave your space not only clean but refreshed, ensuring a healthier environment for your family or customers. You can trust me to provide meticulous attention to detail, always working to the highest standards of the industry.

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"We use libra carpet care whenever we need a clean. Craig is polite, always on time. Very professional and does a brilliant job plus his stain removal stuff is the best I've ever found at getting rid of stains. Highly recommended."
"Absolutely fabulous service! Craig was professional, courteous and friendly. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his profession and the work is pretty extensive with amazing results. Highly recommend calling Craig!"
"Craig was fantastic. He did a really thorough job and was really careful about which products would work for our different carpets and sofas. Love that he will use environmentally friendly products too!"
"Really professional service. Craig was great, informative & honest with the expectations of the clean. All stains removed & carpets left dried. Will highly recommend Libra & definitely use this business again."
"Craig arrived on time and was very professional. My carpets have been cleaned beautifully by Libra Carpet Care. I would highly recommend this company. It's great value for money and an excellent service."

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07521 201476

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Office Address
34 Spitalfields Road
Alton
Hampshire
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