Whether you have seasonal-shedders or year-round furry friends, pet hair is a force to be reckoned with. Despite regular upkeep, pesky pet hair makes its
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.
How to Get Food Coloring Out of Carpet
Like most color additives, food coloring is a dye made with acid or natural ingredients that adds pigment to food and drinks and many household
How to Get Ground In Dirt out of Carpet
As much as we hate it, dirt is a part of our everyday lives. It is common to deep clean the whole house only to
How to Get Dirt Stains out of Carpet
No matter where you reside in the world, there is always a season that gets more rain and moisture than the others. It becomes nearly
How to Clean Disgusting Carpet
If you find yourself keeping your socks and shoes on while walking on the carpeting in your home for fear of getting dirty feet, it’s
How to Clean a Wool Area Rug
There’s nothing better than enjoying the beauty of a wool rug, whether it is contemporary or hand-knotted. It feels cozy on the feet, and its
How to Clean a Shag Rug
Shag rugs have made a come-back in recent years with their trendy look. The shaggy, fluffy pile of these area rugs is comfortably stylish, and
How to Clean Bathroom Rugs with Rubber Backing
We’re firm believers that one of the objects that most people forget to clean is a bath mat. Bathroom rugs are positioned right outside the
How to Clean a Rug without a Steam Cleaner
Area rugs and carpets are challenging to keep clean, especially those in high traffic places. You may wonder how to clean a rug without a
How to Remove Rust Stains from Carpet
It’s just a fact of life that carpet stains happen, whether they result from spilled drinks or dirt tracked in on your shoes. Sometimes, however,
How to Clean Carpet without a Machine
Have you ever wondered how to clean carpet without a machine? If so, you are not alone as most of us with carpet wonder if
How to Steam Clean Carpet
While we don’t always like to admit it, sometimes a basic vacuum cleaning isn’t enough to leave our carpets looking fluffy and healthy. Calling in
How to Get Vomit Out of Carpet
How to get vomit out of carpet? My dog puked on our new rug. Andrea Kinsey, San Rafael I’m so sorry you have this problem!
How To Make Carpet Shampoo At Home?
How to make carpet shampoo at home? I’m a foster mom for a local animal shelter. That means I take care of pets that aren’t
Which is the Best Way to Remove a Coffee Stain from Carpet without Stain Remover?
Which is the best way to remove old coffee stains from carpet without stain remover? My dad has Parkinson’s and he struggles with spilling things.
Is It Possible To Clean Carpet Without Shampooer By Hand?
Is it possible to clean carpet without shampooer by hand? I know it will be a lot of work but it’s gotta get done. Also,
How to Clean Carpet by Hand
It’s inevitable; your carpet is going to become dirty, no matter how hard you try to keep it clean. Your kids and pets, along with
What is the Best Way to Clean a Rug at Home When It has Stains?
What is the best way to clean a rug at home when it has stains? My renters really messed up the floors. I think there