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Deep-Clean Your Carpet
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Vacuuming doesn't always restore a carpet's clean appearance. For heavily soiled carpets, shampooing is recommended, rather than spot-cleaning. Wet-cleaner machines spray and remove hot detergent solution while cleaning the carpet. Here are a few steps to get your carpet looking clean as new.
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Comments
AlliedCarpet said
on 7/10/2008 Good info on carpet cleaning, but you should check with the carpet manufacture to make sure cleaning it yourself does not void your warranty. Starting in January 2008, Shaw Industries the worlds largest carpet manufacture is requiring only IICRC certified cleaning companies to clean the carpets in order to maintain their carpet warranty. Check out our carpet cleaning process video at: http://www.alliedcarpetcleaning.com
princesslia said
on 6/3/2008 I had the same problem with my carpet, but I used http://www.number1cleaners.com to restore it and now my carpet is as good as new!!! THANKS GUYS!!!
johnhilbrand said
on 3/10/2008 a better smelling chemical then vinegar and safer then fabric softener is available at carpet cleaning supply stores (I know it seems less diy but it's only 12-15 bucks) it's called all fiber rinse or carpet rinse. The smell is like baby powder and many cleaners just steam with this slightly low ph rinse aid. Most spots don't need detergent anyway just rinseing. I have heard off doing 2 steam prcesses but usually it's one or the other because the carpet gets to wet. So if your carpet is stiff with residue stains do this rinse method it will dry soft and bright with no returning soil from residue. It's cheap and a good spotter for brownout to.
http://www.hilbrandscarpetcare.com
Desi7 said
on 9/29/2007 With my experience, I think Hugh's comment (above) is really good -- apply the cleaner with a sprayer/mister first, then use only hot water in the extractor. I have also found OxyClean to work wonders. Tip -- I also found a cheap Oxy type multipurpose spray solution at the dollar store for only $1 (near the glass cleaner)-- was AMAZED at how well the stuff cleans spots on the carpet.
superiorrugs said
on 2/6/2007 Shaw industries says to use hot water extraction and I.I.C.R.C. certifed firms and have them cleaned every 12 to 18 months to keep your warranty.