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How to Get Rust Out of a Carpet

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

How to Get Rust Out of a Carpet

Recently, I discovered rust spots left on my carpet by my furniture. Now, if you are like me, I was not happy as it is an expensive rug. So out came my laptop, and I started to do some research and found many helpful tips online. While you can find many methods to use, the […]

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How to Get Lipstick Out Of a Carpet

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

How to Get Lipstick Out of a Carpet

Carpets give a home a certain charm of warmth and luxury, don’t you agree? However, it does take some safeguarding to keep it that way, especially if you get a lipstick stain on it. You need to know how to get lipstick out of the carpet before the spot works into the carpet spoiling the […]

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How to Repair Carpet Quickly (Step-by-Step Guide)

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

How To Repair Carpet

If your gorgeous, wall-to-wall carpet gets a burn mark, a hole, or a horrible, immovable stain, never fear. Here is a simple, DIY guide on how to repair a part of your carpet that is damaged. And when you are done with this quick fix, your carpet will look as good as new! You may […]

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How To Clean White Carpet (And Keep It Fresh!)

Updated March 4, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

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White carpets are especially prone to stains and dirt. Even if you avoid significant spills, your carpeting may change color over time because of regular use. For this reason, it is necessary to know how to clean a white carpet. The Secret to Cleaning White Carpet Keeping your white carpet clean involves multiple steps. Finally, […]

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How To Clean Shag Carpet (Clean and Easy)

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

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Shag carpeting is a plush and comfortable material, but you should not clean it the way you clean most other carpets. Instead, let’s take a quick look at how to clean them properly, then dive into the full explanation of why we do it this way. Steps for Cleaning Your Shag Carpeting For a fast […]

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How To Make A Homemade Carpet Cleaner For Pet Urine

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

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Do you need to know how to make a homemade carpet cleaner for pet urine? There are several ways to clean out urine stains quickly, and fortunately, it’s an easy process. A Simple, Easy Recipe for Homemade Carpet Cleaner for Pet Urine To make homemade carpet cleaner for pet urine, mix equal parts vinegar and […]

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How To Clean Outdoor Carpet Like a Pro!

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

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Learning how to clean outdoor carpet is essential if you want it to last and keep its attractiveness. Luckily, outdoor carpet cleaning is not complicated. You can do most of the work with household cleaning products and simple cleaning strategies. Simple Steps to Clean an Outdoor Carpet The job of cleaning outdoor carpets focuses on […]

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How To Clean Heavily Soiled Carpet

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

how to clean heavily soiled carpet

Need to know how to clean heavily soiled carpet? Let’s start with cleaning recent spills (because that’s why a lot of people need to know), then look at thoroughly removing old stains. Quick Steps for Cleaning Dirty Carpeting Sprinkle baking soda over the entire spill, gently getting it below the surface fibers, until it’s about […]

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How To Clean Wool Carpet

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

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If you need to know how to clean a wool carpet, you’re in the right place. We’ll start with cleaning up fresh stains, because that’s why most of you are here, and then take a look at long-term care. Steps for Cleaning Wool Carpet Use a dry paper towel to blot up everything you can […]

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How To Clean Boat Carpet

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

How to clean boat carpet

If you need to know how to clean boat carpet, follow the instructions below. We’ll start by looking at cleaning recent spills, then look at regular cleaning and maintenance. Quick and Easy Steps for Keeping Your Boat Carpet Clean To clean your boat carpet, blot any liquids with a carpet cleaner solution, then carefully dry […]

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How To Clean Berber Carpet Safely

Updated March 2, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

How to clean Berber carpet

If you need to know how to clean Berber carpet, you’re in the right place. We’ll start with cleaning techniques for new spills and messes, then look at regular care techniques. Quick Cleaning Tips for Berber Carpeting For water-soluble stains, delicately scrub the area before thoroughly vacuuming the area. Do not over-wet the fabric. For […]

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How to Remove Urine Smell From Carpet [Fresh & Set-In Stain]

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

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Having Fluffy or Fido indoors might seem like a good idea in inclement weather, but – oops – they couldn’t get to the litter box or outdoors in time to take care of nature. This leaves you with some unpleasant substances on your floor. Don’t worry; we’re here to tell you how to remove urine […]

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How to Use Baking Soda on Carpet

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

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Did you know you can also use baking soda to clean your carpet? Baking soda is a chemical powder that bonds with a wide range of compounds and neutralizes foul odors. What Stains Can Baking Soda Clean? Baking soda works well in cleaning a variety of stains. Some of the most common are: Blood Urine […]

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How to Get Vomit Out of Carpet (Easy Step-By-Step Guide)

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

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Your cat had a hairball. Your dog got into something it shouldn’t have. Or even worse, someone just had too much to drink on a Friday night. Either way, the consequence is the same: a reeking pile of vomit all over your carpet.  It’s stomach acid mixed with whatever the person or animal was eating […]

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How to Get Mold Out Of Carpet (5 Most Effective Ways)

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

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Mold is one of most insidious dangers you can have in your house. Whether it’s growing inside your walls, your water pipes, or the bread in your pantry, If you happen across mold on your carpet, there are a few things you can do to clean it. However, in severe cases you should call a […]

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How to Get Dog Pee Smell Out of Carpet (New & Set-in Stains)

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

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Dogs are man’s best friend, but you can’t always say the same about their relationship with our carpets. Puppies who haven’t yet been housebroken and older dogs with less control over their bladders are prone to having accidents on the rug or just going there because they haven’t been taught not to. Unfortunately, We can […]

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How to Get Slime Out of Carpet (Clumps and Residue)

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

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As fun as it might be to play with Silly Putty and homemade slime if you aren’t careful your floor and carpet can end up looking like the set of a ‘90s Nickelodeon show. When it’s time to clean up, you’ll need to know how to get slime out of a carpet. We’ve got you […]

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How to Get Silly Putty Out of Carpet (3 Easy & Fast Tricks)

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

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Silly Putty is a fun toy for kids, but it isn’t so fun when they lose interest in it and leave it in the living room to get stuck in your favorite carpet. It can be almost like getting chewing gum stuck in your hair. This holds especially true when you’re trying to clean up. […]

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How to Get Rid of Fleas in the Carpet (Fast!)

Updated March 7, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

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Pets bring love, joy, and companionship, all good things in life. Pets can also, unfortunately, bring fleas. These little annoyances can seem to infest even the most carefully cleaned house. They especially like your carpet. If you need to find out how to get rid of fleas in your carpet, here are a few strategies […]

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6 Super Fast Ways to Get Coffee Stains Out of Carpet

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

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Your morning brew is likely a sacred ritual. It helps usher you into consciousness and gets you ready for the day, plus it tastes good. What’s not so great is whenever there’s a mishap or a bit too much eagerness to drink over a clean carpet. This leads to a rather dark and unsightly stain […]

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How to Get Ink Stains Out of Carpet (All Sorts)

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

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Art and writing are a messy business. Not only do you have the various creative hurdles to overcome, but you also have to worry about what happens when your materials get away from you. If you spill ink on your carpet, it can be hard to remove, especially if you’re using a quick-drying ink. Here […]

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How to Get Grease Out of Carpet (5 Home Remedies)

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

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So you’re sitting at home enjoying a slice of pizza when the dreaded moment happens: a spot of grease makes its way down the slice and succumbs to gravity, leaving a nasty spot on your carpet. Grease can make some of the most obvious stains, but fortunately, they aren’t hard to get up. Everyone has […]

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Step By Step Guide to Cleaning Car Carpet

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

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You spend a substantial portion of your waking life in your car. A car that’s decorated with crumbs, drink stains, and old receipts can put a downer on your mood. If you decide to sell your vehicle, dirtiness can detract from the value of the car. This is how you clean a car carpet: Removing […]

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7 Carpet Cleaning Tips that Will Make Your Carpet Shine

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

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Your carpet is one of the first things people see when they walk into your home, which means they can see all the stains and dirt on that carpet especially if it’s a lighter color. The older a stain is, the more time it’s had to be ground into the carpet. Also, dirt attracts more […]

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Best Way to Clean Carpet [3 Vital Steps]

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

best way to clean carpet

The human gaze is oriented downward. ; not only that but an unclean carpet can trap certain unpleasant substances. Depending on what has your rug dirty and what kind of carpet you have, you can clean it with different methods. Here’s our take on the best way to clean a carpet. Employing the following methods […]

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How to Get Paint Out of Carpet (Oil, Acrylic & Water Based)

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

get paint out of carpet

You had the great idea of adding a fresh coat of paint to your walls, and as a result, you spilled some on your beautiful new carpeting. We have all been through this situation at least once. Even worse, maybe you didn’t notice the paint spill or splatter so now it’s completely dry on your […]

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How to Get Gum Out of Carpet (3 Most Effective Ways)

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

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What’s the only thing worse than stepping in gum on a sidewalk; stepping in gum on your carpet? This mess has happened to most of us, especially if you have kids in the house. Gum has a funny habit of finding its way out of your mouth and onto the floor regardless of where you […]

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How to Make a DIY Carpet Cleaner [4 Great Options]

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

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There are few things more fabulous than the smell and feel of a brand new carpet. It makes you want just to lay there and daydream. On the opposite side, there are few things worse than the smell and feel of an old dirty carpet. No matter how often you vacuum or shampoo your carpet, […]

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How to Get Rid of Carpet Beetles in 4 Steps

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

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Before getting rid of carpet beetles, you need first to make sure that you have carpet beetles. These small beetles come in a variety of shapes and colors, but they are often a blend of black and brown with a hard crust-like shell on their back. They are typically no longer than a quarter inch […]

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How to Get Nail Polish Out of Carpet Fast and Easy

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

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Applying nail polish at home can be an enjoyable, but messy experience. Unless you have a steady hand, you are bound to miss and possibly get nail polish on the surrounding surface. This surface may be a carpet and removing nail polish from a carpet can be tough. If you happened to spill an entire […]

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How to Get Blood Out of Carpet (4 Best Strategies)

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

get blood out of carpet

If you have blood on your carpet, chances are it’s the result of some injury. The last thing you want to deal with is cleaning up a mess in your carpet. Sometimes you may not even know you are bleeding, but you find a trail of blood leading from where you just were. If you […]

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How to Get Hair Dye Out of Carpet (Fast and Easy)

Updated March 4, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

get hair dye out of carpet

If you’ve ever tried to dye your hair without putting plenty of newspaper underneath your work space, you’ve likely experienced the horror of spilling hair dye on your or someone else’s expensive carpet. Hair dye can be difficult to get out, especially because in most cases it’s intended to be permanent. Permanent coloring usually ends […]

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How to Get Cat Urine Smell Out of Carpet [4 Effective Ways]

Updated January 7, 2020 By Household Advice Staff

get cat urine smell out of carpet

If you are reading this, you are most likely a cat owner. Every cat owner struggles at some point with the problematic issue of cat urine smell. It can be embarrassing having friends and family over your home when you know there is an odor. In this article, we are going to talk about how […]

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How to Get Red Wine Out of Carpet (100% Clean)

Updated May 22, 2020 By Household Advice Staff

get red wine out of carpet

You have had a few merlots, and you had a little accident. You spilled some red wine on your clean carpet. Looking down at the stain can be somewhat intimidating and if you don’t take action quickly the stain can sink down deeper into the carpet and become more difficult to remove. Although things may […]

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How to Get Stains Out of Carpet [Cheap and Quick]

Updated February 23, 2021 By Household Advice Staff

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Regardless of how careful you are or how often you clean your home; carpet stains happen. No matter what you do, at some point, you will want to tackle the stains you have put off for a while. When it comes to cleaning stains out of your carpet; don’t panic and start scrubbing away because […]

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How to Get Wax Out of Carpet [3 Fast and Easy Ways]

Updated May 22, 2020 By Household Advice Staff

get wax out of carpet

In your home, you are probably used to the typical household stains that are the results of accidents. Juice, milk, soda – your regular grocery store carpet cleaner has no problem tackling these amateur stains. What happens if a hot candle spills over and dries on the carpet? I have done this before. If you […]

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