3. Continue your blotting until you have soaked up as much of the liquid as humanly possible. You might go through a few towels, depending on the size of the spill you’re dealing with.
 
4. Now it’s time to apply the vinegar. On the “mist” setting, spray the entire area and spray it liberally. Get it good and soaked. Then, allow it to sit there for a while — five or 10 minutes should do it.
 
5. Once the vinegar has had a chance to soak in and work its magic, you’ll use a clean towel to soak it up. Blotting works great here, but if you’re just dying to rub or even scrub, have at it! You can even put a little elbow grease on it. Might as well give that carpet a good, deep cleaning.
 
And that’s all there is to it! I’ve used this technique on so many spills, everything from party punch to baby poop. As long as the soiling is relatively fresh, this easy eco-friendly method will always do the trick. With no nasty fumes to leave behind; and if you want a fresh scent, try a citrus-infused cleaning vinegar! (P.S. You can mop with vinegar too.)
 
Of course, if that spill's coming from a leak, call your roofer before the rainy season starts to get a handle on things.