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Looking for a Good Carpet Cleaner for Old Carpet

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Date: 05/18/2004 Topics: Cleaning > Carpet | Readers Request > Cleaning  
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I am looking for a GOOD carpet cleaner. I have tried all the ones sold in the store and even rented a machine and bought the special cleaning fluid for it. I have tried foams, sprays, pre-treats, etc. My carpet is OLD, light blue and is sooo stained in front of the sofa, chairs, and walkway that I can't stand it anymore. PLEASE HELP!

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By sabrinadog (13) Contact
An excellent rug stain remover is Carpet Details Spotter. You can buy it at www.poundsfloors.com. I have two little dogs and my carpet still looks great. You won't be disappointed.

Posted on 11/14/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

By ABODA (2) Contact
I have been cleaning carpets for 10 years now and it sounds like you most likely have stains that will not come out. I recommend a carpet replacement.

Below is a thrifty tip for carpet care that I know works the best.

Vacuum your carpet once a week and really do a deep vacuuming on your traffic lanes. This will keep dirt from being etched into the fibers when fibers are walked on. Once dirt is etched into a fiber, the chances of it being removed are next to nil.

Below is what I recommend to tackle a fresh spill on your carpet.

The first thing to do it set a DRY absorbent material on the spill. DO NOT PUSH the towel into the spill, but lightly tamp it with your hand to avoid the carpet fibers from soaking in more of the spill. I like to use paper towels for this step. Make sure to get the spill as dry as possible.

The second step it to apply a lightly damp clean cotton cloth to the spill. Lightly agitate the carpet fibers working your way from the outside to the middle of the spill. If this doesn't remove the spill you can use a spot remover chemical to help remove the rest of the it. The best way to apply a chemical to the spill is to use a clean cotton cloth. Apply the chemical to the CLOTH, NOT THE SPILL.

Now to make sure that you do not set the spill into your carpet with the chemical. Rub a small part of the spill with the chemical to see if the chemical works. Call a professional to take care of the rest of the spill if the chemical doesn't work. This will save you a lot of future trouble and money.

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By BigFish1 (7) Profile Blog! Contact
The trouble with steam cleaners you buy in the store is that they are not very durable and you will end up buying more than one in five years, I just about guarantee it. As professional carpet cleaners, I have seen the carpet express in action. Yes, they are not cheap (about $650) but they do a great job and are easy to use and maintain. Should last any homeowner a lifetime.

Posted on 09/21/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Danielle (Guest Post)
I hve to do a school project. I need 3 types of good carpet cleaner, please!

Posted on 03/14/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By (Guest Post)
Hello everyone do you know of any specific carpet cleaning PRODUCTS I can use, without spending as lot of money or hiring a cleaner/ one of those steam cleaning machines. The stain has been there for a while just a mixture of spilled drinks and the usual. It would be EXTREMELY helpful if someone could give me a list or a few different things I could use to remove this stain. Thanks everyone!

Posted on 01/09/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By lindaday616 (Guest Post)
do you mean oxyclean as in the kind for clothes or the spray for carpets if so how much per boiling water

Posted on 10/16/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse

By (Guest Post)
I learned from a used car dealer that you should spray the area with whatever your favorite cleaner may be(I love the oxy-types). Wait at least 10 minutes, more if possible. Take a nice stiff brush and break up the dirt with a few strokes. Then run the cleaner as normal.
Made a difference for me. Even got ink out before.
I shutter to think what he has had to clean over his career!

Posted on 08/05/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Gerri (guest post) (Guest Post)
I have light carpets, two dogs in training (w/accidents) baby formula spills, grease stains etc. and the only product I have found that cleans all is oxyclean that I mix myself as spot cleaners and use in home carpet cleaners for overall cleaning. Results are great.

Posted on 02/23/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Guest (Guest Post)
I also use a hoover, one of the best carpet cleaners is orange clean! Be careful not to use it too strong as it is very concentrated. On really tough stains, spray and let set a few minutes. Has worked very well for me.

Posted on 11/08/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Greg E. (Guest Post)
Buy a new rug.

Posted on 09/17/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse

By joyce (Guest Post)
can any body help i have a large coffee stain on my carpet tryed most things to remove it but its just not happening""

Posted on 07/21/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Karen (Guest Post)
If you have a large chain department store near you, they should sell a product called Spot Shot. It comes in a spray can. The stains disappears before your eyes.

Posted on 05/19/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse

By lucinda (Guest Post)
I just cleaned a 17 year old rug with my Hoover Rug cleaner, I used Hoover rug cleaner with Oxyclean and boiling water----run it over at night and came back 4 days later (cause I was sick) and ran the rug cleaner with just clear water back over the whole rug---IT LOOKS AND FEEL GREAT. Hope I helped!

Posted on 05/19/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse

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We use a Bissel. It is fairly inexpensive and works well on our 15 year old carpet (4 kids, 2 cats and 1 dog). We had an expensive Kirby but the Bissel works much better.

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By Darla (Guest Post)
Try foam shaving cream. The cheap stuff. I had grease stains from when my husband was a diesel mechanic. Scrub in and let set for a little while. Then wipe. Hope it works for you.

Posted on 05/19/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse

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