This guide will tell you some of the Do's and Don'ts of carpet spot cleaning. First try to wipe up the spot before it has time to set in but you only want to use cold water. Try not to use any kind of carpet spotter as this will set the stain in please leave the spotters and other chemicals up to the profesionals who have the equiptment to pull the chemicals back out of the carpet. If you still see the spot after this call a carpet cleaning professional and set up an appointment. You should have your carpets cleaned at least once a year.