how do you clean carpet?

Answer 1

You lick it.... : ) Thats the PROPER way to clean carpet...

Answer 2

If you are sweeping your carpets, here's a tip from Mrs Beeton. Sprinkle the carpet with damp tea leaves, or fresh grass cuttings or aromatic leaves. These will prevent the dust from rising and will give the carpet a light scent. My mom always used to sprinkle the carpet with damp tea leaves :-)

Vinegar is a very economical and useful cleaning substance. Did you know vinegar is great for taking pet stains out of carpets?

Answer 3

The BEST way to clean carpet (cheaper way) is to spray the area with RESOLVE carpet cleaner.This is good JUST for the high traffic areas.The better way,(cost @ $30 total including chemicals and rental) is to rent a steam cleaner (Rug Doctor)The best method is of course,is to call a professional.(@ 10-15 $ per room) Of course it will depend on how dirty your carpet is a nd the last time it was cleaned.

Answer 4

I find that any stains the vacuum won't shift are usually tackled with 1001 Carpet spray. Takes a little while for the carpet to dry after the initial squirt but seems to do the trick.

Answer 5

If you have a very stubborn spot that will just not come out try this:
Mix a tablespoon of dishwashing liquid with warm water, pour a small amount of this mixture on the spot. Cover spot with an old white towel, and apply an iron (set to high with the steam option off) for a couple of seconds. The hot iron draws the moisture (the once soapy water is now steam) into the white towel. You may have to repeat this process several times, but I have never had a stain I could not get out with this method.
Good Luck!

Answer 6

I am so wanting to take the carpet munching path here, but I will say that there is a product on the market called Spot Shot that is a very potent cleaner in a can. AFter you have vacuumed and that hasn't worked, then some detergent with a sponge hasn't worked, then a shampoo'er hasn't worked, try the Spot Shot....at your local grocery store.

Answer 7

First you have to attack stain right away or it will get worse. But there are lots of stain remover prouducts at your local grocery store and most have a place where you can rent a carpet cleaner. It also depends on what kind of stain it is, chemical compisition (Oil based,water based, animal ,mineral or vegatable,etc.) And it also depends on your carpet type.

Answer 8

You could use a carpet shampoo but if you want it done properly, hire someone out and they will give it a deep clean.

Answer 9

I hire a professional once a year and keep carpet spotter on hand to take care of spills and fro going over high traffic areas.

Answer 10

With a carpet shampooer and some carpet shampoo!

Answer 11

carpet clean machine