Use a blunt knife to scrape or loosen any visible rust on the carpet. Mix two tablespoons of dishwasher soap and one tablespoon of ammonia with about half a liter of warm water in a bowl. Dip a cloth into the bowl and squeeze it over the stained area, so it's properly saturated. scrub away the rust with a damp white towel. How to fix a dripping tap Whether in the kitchen or bathroom, a leaky tap should be fixed to avoid additional costs due to wastage. A leaky tap might also be an indication of other prevailing problems with your taps. What causes a leaky tap? Degraded rubber or O-ring Mostly a dripping or leaking tap is caused by a degraded rubber washer or the O-ring that will need to be replaced. This is common in old taps, especially the traditional ones that have undergone wear tear over time. Replacing the rubber washer or the O-ring is all that is needed to get your tap running smoothly. Faulty valve seat This is the connection between the tap and the spout that can also cause leaks. A faulty valve seat can result from an accumulation of mineral deposits over time or a poor installation of the valve in the first place. It’s sometimes possible to put this right by taking the valve apart, cleaning it, and putting it back together again. Ceramic disk cartridges .A mismatch between ceramic disk cartridges in your taps that are not traditional valve with a washer and rubber O-rings can cause leaks in taps. If that’s the case, you’ll probably need to replace the cartridges to have your tap flowing smoothly. High Pressure Too much water pressure in the pipes may likely cause leakages as a result of water Being backed up in the valve. To fix this you have to call on the services of a qualified plumber.