Carpet Cleaning Guides

If you’re a lifelong Pine-Sol lover, you may be wondering if you can use it to spot treat or shampoo your carpets. This is an understandable question, especially since Pine-Sol has disinfecting and degreasing powers. Is It Okay to Clean Your Carpet with Pine-Sol? Yes, you can clean your carpet with Pine-Sol. You can use […]

No matter how hard you try to keep your floors clean, life happens, and your carpet inevitably becomes dirty. But just because you don’t have a carpet cleaning machine doesn’t mean you can’t clean your carpet. All you need is a little bit of creativity and some standard household supplies. An Easy Way to Clean […]

If your home gets flooded for any reason, your first priority should be drying it out.  Acting quickly is one of the best ways to mitigate the damage as much as you can. The key is to remove water before more damage occurs.  The initial water will be bad enough but if it is allowed […]

Carpet is soft and cozy and can instantly make a room feel more warm and inviting. However, as nice as carpet can be, it’s also very susceptible to holding onto bad odors. Whether your carpet has gotten a bit wet and musty, has gone through its fair share of pet accidents, or you’ve just moved […]

It’s inevitable – you get a new puppy, and at some point during house training, accidents start happening.  You try to keep your puppy off of the rugs, but before you know it, you see a pile of dog poop on the floor.  Quick and Easy Method: Remove Dog Poop from Carpet The best way […]

If you’re thinking of redoing your floors, you may be wondering what makes more sense – carpet or another type of flooring. What’s the Average Lifespan of Carpet? The average lifespan of carpet is 5 to 15 years. The rate at which carpet deteriorates depends on several factors, including the type of carpet installed, how […]

When it comes to cleaning the carpet, a vacuum is pretty standard.  But certain instances make vacuuming impractical – the kids are taking a nap, the vacuum is broken, or you just don’t feel like pulling it out of the cleaning closet. Can You Clean Carpet Without a Vacuum? Yes, if you’ve found yourself with […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]