| If it is your wish to keep your rugs looking nice, | | | | even after they dry, which allows them to potentially |
| clean, and new there are a few carpet cleaning tips | | | | damage the floor even further. Damage can be |
| and techniques that will make this possible. While stain | | | | caused when the soap remaining in the carpet |
| cleaners and odor eliminators are quite popular and | | | | removes the dirt from your shoes. |
| can be highly effective at their functions, if they are | | | | In addition, liquid cleaners can actually pull the dirt |
| not used absolutely correctly they can cause more | | | | deeper into the carpet rather then removing it all |
| harm than good for your carpet. | | | | together. While the stain seems to be gone, it is |
| By far, the very best tip for prolonging the life and | | | | actually underneath the surface of the carpet. |
| beauty of your rugs and carpets is to vacuum them | | | | You should immediately blot liquid spills with a towel in |
| thoroughly and regularly (at least once if not more | | | | order to remove as much excess liquid from your |
| each week). In order to properly clean your carpets | | | | carpet as possible. If you do not get these spills |
| you need to slowly pass a high-powered vacuum | | | | immediately they could become soaked into the |
| cleaner over your carpets. Passing too quickly can | | | | bottom of your carpeting. |
| result in your carpets not actually being cleaned. | | | | If you have pets, be especially aware of the damage |
| Divide your carpet into quarters and clean one | | | | their urine can cause to delicate carpet fibers. Use a |
| section at a time. You should pass over each section | | | | mixture of 1-quart water, 1 tsp. vinegar, and 1 tsp. of |
| of floor at least once in two directions for the most | | | | mild detergent in order to attempt to eliminate stains |
| effective cleaning. By doing this you will be much | | | | that may be the result of pet urine. |
| more likely to remove all the dirt, which left | | | | It is important that you blot the stains on your |
| unattended can actually damage the fibers of your | | | | carpet rather than rubbing them as rubbing carpet |
| carpet. | | | | stains may actually drive them deeper into the carpet |
| Using soap based cleaners or too much water when | | | | rather than lifting them from the carpet. Also be sure |
| removing stains from your carpet can actually create | | | | that you are using a clean towel in order to avoid the |
| new stains rather than removing existing stains. | | | | risk of introducing additional stains to your carpeting. |
| Unfortunately, some of these cleaners will remain | | | | |