Everything You Should Know about Carpet Cleaning

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Hardwood floors are great, but there is nothing like walking barefoot across fluffy shag rugs. On the other hand, cleaning a bare floor is a whole lot easier than shampooing carpeting. Daily or weekly vacuuming does an excellent job of removing everyday dirt, but the carpet fibers still need a good washing now and then. While carpet cleaning takes a bit of elbow grease, it doesn’t have to be difficult. We provide you with information for using your steam cleaner, ways to clean a rug without a machine, and how to remove stains.
There are many different types of carpets, including shag, wool, and area rugs with rubber backing, and carpet cleaning methods vary between them. Learn the best way to vacuum them to remove dust, dirt, and pet hairs without damaging the carpet fibers. We have tips for hand washing your carpets and ways to make a homemade shampoo using white vinegar, dish soap, essential oils, and hydrogen peroxide. Discover how to perform routine carpet cleaning with a steam cleaner, and make a stain remover to clean rust, vomit, coffee, pet, and other tough stains.