The spot came back a little bigger and uglier a few weeks later.
Cleaned carpet stains came back months later.
But then the spill that is trapped in the backing and or underpad can be reabsorbed by the carpet and make its way up the fiber strands back to the surface like traveling up the wick of a candle hence the name.
The reappearance of spots and stains is actually a very common occurrence when a carpet is cleaned using a traditional shampoo and rinse method.
Other times the spots come back after several weeks have passed.
After cleaning a spot or stain from your carpet there are times where it will return just shortly after the carpet dries.
Sometimes they come back with a vengeance.
This sticky soap attracts more dirt and grime which cause the stain to reappear.
This is common when carpets are steam cleaned.
Two reasons carpet and rug stains reappear after cleaning.
Well 2 out of 3 is pretty good.
If so you are not alone.
What a 400 disaster.
When you clean the stain you are cleaning the surface of the carpet.
I went to home depot and spoke to the specialist in the overhead lights isle and he recommended i use the spot cleaner the professionals use.
When the carpets dry the stain comes right back to the top.
There are two possible reasons carpeting and rugs can be cleaned after a spill appear to be fine and then have the stain reappear later.
This is most often a result of wicking which will be discussed below.
At other times the spots and.
Get rid of.
Sadly that s not always the case.
I bought the best spot cleaner for carpets sprayed it on and the spot was gone.