Things You'll Need:
- Powdered carpet freshener
- Vacuum
- Vacuum hose attachment
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Step 1
Sprinkle a thin layer of powdered carpet freshener on the shag carpeting. Look for one of the fresheners that promises to help get rid of pet hair and other debris, as it can help pull out of the deep recesses of the carpet. Also find one with a scent you like so you don’t get nauseous. Wait five minutes after sprinkling before vacuuming.
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Step 2
Set your vacuum on the highest pile setting, the one that sets the brushes the furthest from the floor. If your vacuum does not come with different settings, make the best of the setting you’re forced to use.
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Step 3
Vacuum away. Shag works best with short, back and forth motions to pull the pile up as much as possible and avoid the vacuum getting stuck and smelling like it's about to burst into flames. Work your way with the vacuum left to right across the floor and, for good measure, go back over it in the perpendicular direction.
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Step 4
Disconnect the vacuum hose and use the open tube to suck up dirt. Place the hose’s nozzle straight down into the carpet, methodically covering the entire area. This is a lengthy process but you will be amazed at how much dirt, grime and other disgusting stuff you are able to extract from the shag when you sit down and really concentrate. This does not have to be done often unless your carpet gets very heavy wear. A couple of times each year should do the trick.
