Carpets. How To Clean Carpets

Cleaning How To Clean Carpets

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03/10/2008

Not so cosy for your toes when it’s clogged up with jam and biscuit crumbs is it?

Every week: Vacuum, vacuum, vacuum.

Coffee Stain Carpet. How To Clean Carpets.

Carpet spills:If the spill has just happened, scrape or blot it away immediately, then dab with a white cloth or white paper from the edge of the stain towards the centre. Do not rub! If the spill leaves a mark, dab first with clean water, and if that isn’t enough try a mild solution of laundry fluid.

Look at the Stains section for targeted cleaners for different types of stain.

Clean a grubby carpet with a steam cleaner or carpet shampooer, which you can hire or, better still call in someone in to do it for you.

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Great tip...!!!! If you have a animal and they like to make a mess on the carpet, to get rid of the smell pour soda water on the stain put a towel (pref white) over the top and stamp on it for a couple of seconds... repeat it till the towel becomes clean...
Posted by xblondiexbooty

Wash bad spots in the carpet with cheap shaving cream, let dry and vacuum.
Posted by kickenshen2001

To get marks out of the carpet after any type of furniture has sat on it, put an ice cube on the mark and the carpet pops back up.
Posted by bethaliz6894

For spots on carpets, spray the area with Club Soda, wait a couple of minutes and blot with a towel... Repeat if necessary... The club soda will bubble the dirt to the surface and then you will wipe it away.
Posted by Darcythacker

Instead of using an expensive solution for carpet steam cleaners try this Carpet Cleaner For Steam Cleaning Machine: 1/4 Cup lemon-scented ammonia, 1/4 Cup white vinegar, 3 Tsp ivory Joy dishwashing soap (non -moisturizer) -or any clear Joy Hot water. 1- Stir together the first 3 ingredients into a large (gallon-plus sized) container. 2- Add water; enough to equal one gallon. 3- Follow steam-cleaner manufacturer's directions for operating instructions.
Posted by bethaliz6894

Always check manufacturer's instructions first. Always try a test patch first. If you are unsure as to whether the item you are cleaning is suitable for our instructions, take professional cleaning advice first.

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  1. has anyone got any good tips for cleaning dog pee out of rugs?please leave your replies as i will take them serious, thankyou
    Posted by john on 14/11/2009 12:56:36
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  2. Febreze works well at getting rid of the smells, just spray the carpet so it is damp and leave it to dry. It helped me out. Though does any one have ideas how to get blusher out of the carpet?
    Posted by Alice on 11/11/2009 20:41:49
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  3. Our cat keeps ripping at the mats and carpet, I know its vinegar to use, but what else and what amount?????
    Posted by Jacqui on 10/11/2009 22:11:37
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  4. To remove pet pee/urine stains from a carpet, the best method I have found is to use a sponge cloth. Place the cloth over the area and stamp on it to absorb as much as possible. Once you have done this use an enzyme cleaner to remove and remain odur or staining. Enzyme cleaners work best with urine stains as they actualy break down the bacteria and dont just mask the odours. This is especialy important with pets as if the scent remains they may choose to mark the same area.
    Posted by Maya on 30/10/2009 00:08:06
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  5. Have you any ideas what might get mascara out of a cream carpet please?
    Posted by sadie on 29/10/2009 05:32:26
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  6. well basically in a nut shell we have an extreme carpet dilemma. we tried all those things you suggested and the mud is still not shifting.would you like to come and help us out preferably before monday please.much appreciated carpet lovers x
    Posted by rubharb and custard on 24/10/2009 13:38:09
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  7. hey i have damp black stuff on my carpet how can i get it ot. also i burnt my carpet alittle with my iron how can i get it fixed
    Posted by stacey on 22/10/2009 17:08:37
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  8. Hello, my cat has recently been scratching alot although he gets flea treatment every month. Yesterday I discovered that he definately has a flea problem and to my horror, so does my bed! Obviously it's in the carpets too so can I please get some advice as to how to exterminate the awful beasties from my house? :(
    Posted by Leslie on 21/10/2009 10:35:28
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  9. my friend came to my house with her 17 month old baby the baby was ill and was sick all over my carpet I cleaned it with star drops but can't get rid of the smell - what should I use to get rid of the smell?
    Posted by julia on 13/10/2009 23:13:28
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  10. Where in London can I rent a steam carpet cleaning machine? Need to be near NW11 in northwest london. The carpet is wool light beige and has lots of black spots on it.
    Posted by nancy on 13/10/2009 15:14:36
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  11. Use soap and a damp flannel on the carpet. Apply lots of soap to the flannel and scrub for half a min. then rinse flannel and wipe off soap . use a towl to dry.
    Posted by Jim on 11/10/2009 19:41:58
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  12. Kim and Aggie always get the worst carpets looking awesome. Please tell all the ways they get stains out of carpets. I know they have used a small amount of ammonia with warm water, and I know they have also used other methods -- please advise what they are.
    Posted by samiB on 03/10/2009 18:42:45
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  13. Hi, My 4 month old kitten has fleas and they obviously got into the carpets. I can make him free of fleas but the carpets are a nightmare as you know they have eggs in them still etc... So he keeps picking them up. I have tried cleaning the carpet with hot soap water etc... but i dont think it has worked. I don't have the money to buy expensive products so what would u suggest? Thanks
    Posted by Kelly Holmes on 29/09/2009 18:04:28
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  14. Hello, Our radiator pipes leaked onto our new wool carpet (cream!). Please advise on the best way to remove. There doesn't seem to be much information regarding this anywhere. Thankyou, Collette
    Posted by collette McGee on 27/09/2009 13:11:25
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  15. how do you remove felt tip stains from cream carpets??
    Posted by kerry on 24/09/2009 21:32:18
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  16. i recently looked after my neighbours two cats an one of them keeps doing their toilet in the house by the front door an in one of the bedrooms an i couldnt stand the smell so i was wondering how we can get rid of the smell an maybe stop her from doing it .
    Posted by disabledgirl36 on 24/09/2009 20:44:13
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  17. What is the best thing to use to get crayon off the walls.
    Posted by Rell on 22/09/2009 21:55:15
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  18. i have a pure wool carpet that i need cleaning and it has also got a few spots of silk emulsion paint on it how will i clean it and remove the paint without a lot of expense
    Posted by christine on 18/09/2009 17:29:23
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  19. please help i have a cat and his hairs are always round the edges of my carpets,hoover pipes can't always get them up any suggestions please!!!
    Posted by dawn on 16/09/2009 21:16:03
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  20. PLEASE HELP !!!!!!!!! How do i get dog poop stains out of my carpet my dog had a v nasty accident and i cant get the stain out !!
    Posted by danielle on 15/09/2009 17:00:55
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  21. hi there im looking for a solution to cleaning my carpets, ive got 2 2 year old cats that have got litter tray but have wee.d all over the place i was woundering how i can clean the carpet and get rip of the smell, as ive tried an industrial cleaner and it doesnt seem to do much be gratefull if u could help thankyou vicky
    Posted by vicky on 06/09/2009 22:34:32
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  22. how do i remove soot from a candle from a cream carpet?
    Posted by orlaith black on 03/09/2009 16:09:30
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  23. I have two dogs, one of which is very old and getting quite incontinent on times. I've tried cleaning the carpet where she's had an accident by using Carpet Power and also a vax, neither of which have been very successful. Could you tell me which steam cleaner you use on the show please. Thank you.
    Posted by Heather on 03/09/2009 14:06:54
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  24. My two year old daughter keeps taking her nappy off and weeing on the living room carpet. i have a carpet cleaner which i have used but it has made the smell worse. what can i use to get rid of the smell. thanks
    Posted by lisa on 30/08/2009 19:50:40
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  25. my son was sick on my stair carpet ive used a carpet shampoo & once it was dry i used a carpet freshner but the smell is still lingering i dont have a window at the top of my stairs so no fresh air around the area. please help me cant stand it much longer im running out of air freshner. thanks.
    Posted by Rowen on 21/08/2009 15:28:33
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  26. to dry shampoo carpets,what are the ingredients for the mixture, I had these but cannot find them to freshen my carpet, it does not need a professional cleaner
    Posted by Sunimp on 20/08/2009 09:15:51
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  27. please help me, i rent privately and my room mate had a party while i was away and a lot of alcohol was spilled on her bedroom carpet which i did not find till she had moved out.i will loss my deposite if i cannot fix this, you are my only hope,thankyou.
    Posted by b mc avoy on 19/08/2009 12:55:50
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  28. Please can you tell me how to get human urine out of a bedroom carpet. I have tried to shampoo the carpet but can not get rid of the smell. Help please. Many thanks.
    Posted by Carol Aldridge on 18/08/2009 17:00:02
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  29. Hi, I have a Labrador he shed alot of fur, it gets stuck to the carpets, what is the best way to remove them, the hoover will not pick it up.
    Posted by kez007 on 17/08/2009 13:44:46
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  30. I HAVE A MUSTY SEAGRASS BEDROOM CARPET THAT I NEED TO FRESHEN. DESPITE REGULAR HOOVERING IT SEEMS THE DUST IS INGRAINED IN THE FIBRES! ANY SUGGESTIONS PLEASE?
    Posted by karen mcgrillan on 14/08/2009 12:14:08
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  31. We have just cleaned our bedroom carpet but it smells terrible. I am not sure if it is the rubber underneath the carpet but the smell is overpowering, so much so my mother is sleeping in another room. Have you any suggstions on how to get rid of this smell. Hope you can help!!!!!!!
    Posted by linda on 14/08/2009 09:11:28
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  32. my son spilled milk on my caper, it's clean but is still smells. Any suggestion?
    Posted by kate on 10/08/2009 19:34:37
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  33. I washed my bedroom carpet but used some stail water 3wks old by error stench so bad I also feel unwell sore throat could this be the cause? carpet cleaned twice since with dettol & shampoo going over & over with machine to draw up all the water. The damp smell is still in the room what can I do?
    Posted by 1212jap on 08/08/2009 03:48:36
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  34. I washed my bedroom carpet but used some stail water 3wks old by error stench so bad I also feel unwell sore throat could this be the cause? carpet cleaned twice since with dettol & shampoo going over & over with machine to draw up all the water. The damp smell is still in the room what can I do?
    Posted by 1212jap on 08/08/2009 03:47:37
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  35. My dog keeps leaving his sent on the carpet i need a tip on how to get the stains out and the smell but i would like to use house hold products as everything gets quite expensive
    Posted by Lou on 28/07/2009 10:06:05
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  36. My carpet is really thick, and gets dirty really easily and my hooverisn't very good, how can i get my carpet clean ??
    Posted by Clean_Freak_01 on 24/07/2009 16:19:55
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  37. Hi can anyone tell me how to clean grubby marks off a carpet using a industrial carpet extraction system. I have tried a few carpet cleaning solutions to no avail???
    Posted by Natalie on 13/07/2009 14:19:43
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  38. PLEASE HELP!!!!! i have a antique carpet , that i spilt water on two days ago . Though i'd cleaned it. but now i have a foul smell, tried washing it but smell seems worst, please advice please
    Posted by lorraine lawlor on 09/07/2009 18:28:22
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  39. please can u help i have no longer have a cat and i have fleas every were is there any way i can get rid of them that isnt going to cost the earth and dont mean me calling in the pest control i have tried flea house hold spray thnx
    Posted by nikki_jervis on 25/06/2009 15:37:36
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  40. Can you please give advice on how to get rid of doggy smells from a thick shag pile carpet.. Thanx
    Posted by Fred Child on 24/06/2009 14:41:20
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  41. Dear Kim and Aggie Please tell me how i can remove black grease spots from cream caret befor boss /wife gets home . Thanks
    Posted by Andy york on 17/06/2009 11:20:47
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  42. dear kim and aggie can you tell me how to get the smell of dog sick out of the carpet
    Posted by sheilak on 15/05/2009 16:57:58
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  43. Dear Kim and Aggie Please can you tell me how to clean the edges on my carpet as they are always darker then the rest of the carpet.
    Posted by pat on 13/05/2009 17:46:41
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  44. dear kim & aggie could you help me out with cleaning a real yarn rug clogged with dog hair plus has doggy smell when it gets wet......
    Posted by caz on 20/04/2009 18:00:39
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  45. Looking for ways to deter kittens from going behind tv to defocate and urinate, also a way to clean it effectively without the need to rent a carpet cleaner.
    Posted by catlover on 29/03/2009 02:34:45
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  46. can anyone tell me how to get my stainless steel hob looking great. i've tried everything but when it dries it just looks all smears Posted by glen on 13/03/2009 16:06:40 Try WD 40 and polish with a paper towel
    Posted by JULIETCLAIRE on 17/03/2009 08:32:11
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  47. can anyone tell me how to get my stainless steel hob looking great. i've tried everything but when it dries it just looks all smears
    Posted by glen on 13/03/2009 16:06:40
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  48. I have 2 persian rugs and found my dog scrapping his bum across them - does anyone know how I can clean these colourful, hand made rugs without ruining them?
    Posted by Patricia on 22/02/2009 11:50:11
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  49. does anyone know how to lift a carpet nap on your own?
    Posted by Kitty Durham on 21/01/2009 19:32:51
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  50. my son was sick on my rug si i washed the rug in the bath with ariel wahing powder then hung indoors to dry, three days later the is dry but it stinks so bad it stunk the entire house downstairs with a stale smell although the smell of sick is now gone lol. ive tried hanging it outdoors to get fresh air to it i did this for two days but the smell is still the same, the rug is only 5 month old please help what do i do ahhhhhhhhhhhhh
    Posted by jamie mclaren on 08/01/2009 23:59:35
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  51. Does anyone have advice for cleaning a bathroom carpet made of non wool fibre. It really attracts dust and bits and even the vac struggles to pick it up !
    Posted by Joyce Sanders on 04/12/2008 12:34:42
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