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How I Got Food Stains Out of Carpet After a Potluck Disaster 

PotLuck Mayham: How I got food stains out of my carpet

Imagine this:

You’re hosting a delightful potluck dinner, friends are laughing, the aroma of various delicious dishes fills the air, and everything is going perfectly—until, in slow motion, a friend accidentally drops a gooey, saucy casserole right onto your pristine carpet. 

The chaos! The horror! The food stains out of carpet nightmare! That was my living room last weekend.

As everyone scrambled to help clean up the mess, I couldn't help but notice the stubborn food stains soaking into my beautiful carpet. How on earth was I going to get these food stains out of the carpet without breaking the bank or my back?

Calling a professional cleaning service seemed excessive, not to mention pricey. 

Plus, I pride myself on being a bit of a DIY enthusiast. I knew there had to be a convenient, effective solution out there that wouldn’t require me to rearrange my entire schedule or take out a second mortgage.

Desperate and armed with a cup of late-night coffee, I hit the internet for answers.

That's when I stumbled upon Luv-A-Rug’s dry extraction carpet cleaning system.

It seemed almost too good to be true—a rental system right here in Victoria that promised to tackle even the toughest food stains. 

A quick call to a friend confirmed it: “Oh, you haven’t tried Luv-A-Rug yet? It’s a game-changer!”

The next day, I picked up the rental system.

Setting it up was a breeze; even my tech-averse self had no issues. The instructions were clear, and before long, I was on my way to reclaiming my carpet.

The dry extraction method was like watching magic unfold. The system’s brushes worked the cleaning compound into the carpet fibers, lifting out the stains with ease. No water, no mess, and the best part? I could walk on the carpet immediately after cleaning!

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I was genuinely amazed at the transformation. 

The food stains were completely gone, and my carpet looked (and smelled) fantastic. I couldn’t believe how effortless it had been to get those stubborn food stains out of the carpet. My living room was back to its cozy, inviting self, and I didn’t have to spend hours scrubbing or waiting for the carpet to dry.

So, if you ever find yourself in a pickle with food stains on your carpet, don’t stress.

Consider renting Luv-A-Rug’s dry extraction system.

Trust me, it’s the easiest and most satisfying way to tackle those food stains. Give it a try—you’ll be glad you did.

There’s something incredibly satisfying about taking control of a mess and restoring order to your home.

With Luv-A-Rug, not only did I get those food stains out of my carpet, but I also rediscovered the joy of a clean, welcoming space.

Here’s to many more (hopefully less eventful) potluck dinners and the confidence of knowing I can handle whatever mess comes my way.

Dusty Roberts

Luv-A-Rug Team Leader


Stephen "Dusty" Roberts is one of the most experienced and qualified area rug carpet cleaners in Canada.   He has completed the Master Rug Cleaner program with the Oriental Rug College Program, he is a Senior Fellow of Academy of Oriental Rug (AOR), is IICRC certified, and Wool Safe Certified.  He is an Industry Speaker at conventions, Rug Cleaning Trainer and Business Coach. Dusty has traveled all over the USA and to Australia, England, Turkey and many other European countries learning and teaching about area rug history, identification and proper cleaning.  He is also a noted oriental rug appraiser.  Discover more about Stephen "Dusty" Roberts at our About Us Page