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Carpets ?/? How please to get the pressure mark from carpets, if furniture have been on carpets for to long. Thank You.

Cleaning my carpets. Can I add bleach to my steam cleaner if my carpets are tan? I have heard that bleach won't turn your carpets white. Is this true? Will it ruin my carpet? Is it true that vinegar gets the dog smell out of your carpets? Thanks for your feedback!

Can i clean my carpet from the car in the washer? The portable carpets, can i put them in the washer? Can i clean my carpet from the car in the washer? The portable carpets, can i put them in the washer?

How do you make cats stop scratching carpets? I have 2 cats, and they love to dig their nails into the carpets.. They pick and scratch all the time. They are slowly ruining my carpet. How do I make them stop? I do not want to get them declawed, but I do trim their nail. They have 2 scratch posts, but still choose the carpet.. Any suggestions?

What is the best way to clean my carpets on a budget? The hallway in my house and a number of rooms have carpets that have not been cleaned for a long time, and now there are a number of nasty stains that have built up over time. Please can you suggest the best way for me to clean these carpets without having to go to a professional carpet cleaning company (which seems a bit expensive). Thanks.

How do you remove installed carpets? we are trying to remove the old carpets in my house. you see last year, are air conditioner broke and leaked fluid all over the hallway carpet, and now we're trying to remove them. how do you do it with out ruining the floor below.

How often should you replace carpets installed in your house? Our house is 12 years old. The carpets are a bit worn, but not visibly filthy as we use a carpet cleaning machine about 6 times per year. We have two small dogs who occasionally pee & poo on the floor (I know, we need to do better at training them. DISGUSTING!!!). No kids and we remove our shoes at the front door. We always clean the pet spots with a small motorized handheld carpet cleaning machine.

How do you care for wet carpets? Our basement got waterlogged and the carpets got wet. How do we get the carpet dry and avoid mold ?

How much per square meter would carpets / flooring cost in Australia? We are looking at putting in some new carpets into an apartment in Sydney Australia. How much roughly would you pay per meter: For carpets? For wood flooring? Thanks

How do you get the smell of baby vomit out of carpets without damaging the carpet? We just bought a house and had new carpet put in. Our baby got sick and threw up on the carpet. We cleaned it up, but the smell is still terrible. I don't want to damage the carpets. Any suggestions?

Whats the best way to clean your carpets? We have two dogs and our carpets are really hard to keep clean. We had them professionally cleaned a few months ago but they are starting to look dirty again and as my baby son is crawling I'm really nervous about this. We don't have a lot of money for regular professional cleanings or really expensive gadgets though. Although we may be able to find a carpet cleaner second hand. Any advice would be gratefully received, thanks!

I recently shampooed my carpets and now I have a musty smell in my home. What can I do to get rid of this? I can smell the musky smell when I have left the apartment and come back. I have left the fans on while I am away and still I smell this awful smell. I don't understand I just shampooed my carpets, isn't that suppose to eliminate odors?

What is the best way to deep clean carpets? I've read some of other people's posts, and it seems like some say get a professional (some like Stanley Steemer, others don't), some say to rent a carpet cleaner and do it yourself, others say to buy your own, which is the best investment in the long run. I don't mind buying my own for $200 if they really work well, because it does seem to be cheaper in the long run. I have 2 dogs and they bring in mud and dirt into the house all the time. I've never had carpets deep cleaned before, so I don't know the difference between the different services and technology. Are they all steam cleaners or no? Any information is welcome and appreciated.

how can i clean my carpets after getting rid of headlice? me and my son realised that we have headlice a couple of months a go when he started nursery. i am planning on getting rid of all or MOST of them by this weekend. i know how to clean all my clothes and bedding just incase they have any headlice on them, for eg clean them with very hot water and put them in the tumble dryer. but how can i make sure that theres non left on the carpets? please help? for jovi freak: i have tried to get rid of them before, but keep failing, because maybe im not able to get rid of the eggs on my own, but this weekend im getting my aunt to clear them out of my hair.

How to get pet stain smells out of carpets? I have a now-trained puppy who used to pee almost every night in my room and now I am stuck with the smell. I’ve tried scrubbing the carpet to death. I’ve tried shampooing it, (almost every week), and I’ve also tried to use nearly boiling hot water, and also like Febreeze and a few other odor neutralizers. I don’t know, maybe im not vacuuming my carpets correctly, does anyone know of any other remedies or products I can purchase to get the awful smell out of my room?

What are the best way to clean the carpets in my car? I am looking to sell my car soon and the carpet and floor mats have the normal wear and tear. I would like to get some of the dirt and grime out as long as some of the coffee and tea stains. What is the best way to get the carpets looking much cleaner and as new as possible? A home remedie would be great that way I don't have to go out and spend too much money. Thanks!

What are the dangers of unsanitary carpets? We recently moved into a base house with two children ages 6mo and 3 years to find that the previous tenents' dogs peed EVERYWHERE! We got ahold of the housing office, and they are replacing our entire carpets, however, my son now has a ringworm on his arm? Lawsuitable?

How do I get blue jean dye out of carpets and sofas? I've just noticed that my husband's brand new jeans have left blue dye marks on our cream sofa and beige carpet. Any ideas how I can get rid of this? The carpets are brand new so I am very keen to get them clean again!

What cleaning techniques do you use to clean your carpets? I am trying to clean the carpets and keep them clean. Seems like I clean and the spot just keeps coming right back. I am using a carpet cleaner.

How often is it ok to clean/shampoo your carpets? I have a kirby carpet cleaner and just wanted to know if you can shampoo your carpets each week or if this is a bit excessive? I have small children and pets in the house and like to keep it clean.

How do I clean my oriental carpets safely? I have 3 Karastan oriental carpets. How do I clean them safely? Do I need to take them to a cleaner or can I clean them at home without fading or fading them with Woollite or a similar product?

How to get the smell out of carpets? I recently cleaned my carpets with a proffessional cleaner after puppy training my dog. He had two places which he insisted on using as a toilet! At first it smelled really nice but now the smell of urine is almost eye watering im running out of ideas! Any suggestions will be welcome?!?!?! it didnt smell as bad before - its still damp and its a really expensive wool carpet.

What is the best flea powder for carpets? Does anyone know which flea powder for carpets is best? My husband is allergic to fleas(the bites) and I need to do something ASAP! Thanks in advance!

What is the best company to pay to come clean carpets? I am moving into a home who's previous tenants had a puppy that never left the house.. it smells terribly.. id like to pay to have carpets professionally cleaned.(it is being taken off my rent) I am just tryin to move in asap.. but id like it to smell good!! The carpets were brand new good quality when the other tenant moved in. its been only 6 months.. is it worth steaming them? will that remove the smell? anyone have experience with this?

What product is the best for cleaning carpets? Since I have 2 little ones our floor tends to get a lot of small spots on it. I've tried using Resolve foam but it got used up way to fast. I don't think we have any actual stains, just food spills, dirt and what not. I do have a few black spots near my computer chair but I am not sure what they are from so I don't know if they are stains or not. So what do you suggest to clean carpets. By the way, steam cleaners/deep cleaners are not an option right now.

How do you get rid of sicky carpets? My carpets always seem to feel sticky especially in humid weather. I have tried shampooing them, doing it with just warm water. Someone also told me to try baby powder and the vacuum it up. Any other ideas????? Sorry ment to type STICKY carpets. Sometimes my fingers are faster then my brain!!!

An embarrassing question about carpets, can you help me? I do clean but recently I've found what I can only call .... slug trails .... on my carpets. I'm horrified obviously and I've never seen a single one myself but they seem to slither all over my flat and then vanish before I either wake up or get home from work. Is it possible this is happening and what can I do about it? I don't have a carpet in the passage, might this be the way in for them?

How do I remove general dog smell from carpets? I need to get rid of a general dog smell from wall to wall carpets in my house.

Is there a way to get rid of pet stains on carpets and to help lessen dog shedding? I have tried numerous products on my carpets that have promised to clean dog urine- none have worked thus far. Is the only solution to pick up the carpeting that remains over the hardwood? This dog is an adorable - shed- free bichon. . The other dog is a beautiful, non-indoor urinating dog, but he sheds, sheds, sheds.

How do you get dauber ink out of carpets or off of upholstered furniture? There's this blog - http://bingobabetalk.blogspot.com where this question is being asked in regard to a big accident with a dog and a cat getting bingo dauber ink in carpets and the furniture. If you have an answer, would appreciate your reply.

Do you know of an all natural homemade formula for shampooing carpets? I want to shampoo my carpets, but with an 11 month old crawling all over, I don't want the harsh residue of chemicals. Do you know of a recipe for carpet cleaner that I can make myself?

What's the cheapest way to clean carpets in a new apartment? My new apartment's carpets need to be cleaned but with moving and the deposit I'm strapped for cash! Renting a steam cleaner is expensive, but I don't know of any other way to get them clean. Any ideas appreciated!

How can I get my cats to stop peeing on my carpets? I have two cats both of which are two years old and I have had them from kittens. The male is neutered, however the female is not. For the past couple of months I have caught them both urinating on my carpets. I have rug scrubs them many times to get rid of the odor, but they keep using the floor as a toilet. I've never had problems with either of them in the past. Is there a product I use on my carpet to make them not want to urinate on them?

How often is is safe to shampoo your carpets? I was wondering if you can damage your carpets and/or floor by shampooing too much. If so how much is too much? Is once a month too much?

Does our landlord have the right to make us steam clean the carpets before we leave? We're moving out at the end of the month and our landlord recently told us to steam clean the carpets (which were quite old before we got here) or else it was implied she would take it out of our security deposit. Our carpets are clean, have been vacuumed regularly, and we don't wear shoes in the house. Does the landlord have the right to demand this of us? Is it normal procedure for tenants to do this or is the landlord being unreasonable here?

How would i bleach my carpets? My carpets are heavyly stained, i have shampooed them using bleach, but the resalt i want is to bleach them as close to white, or clean i can get . Ihave to small children in the house to think about too! Any suggestions on how to clean the carpet myself, within a day would be great!

how do you clean your carpets? Besides vacuuming, how do you maintain white carpeting? Personally I have found that using a storebought steamer makes my carpets look dingier. A person I knew at one time told me about a dry cleaning method using some kind of powder. She told me she rented the equipment and it only cost about thirty dollars. I've researched this and don't have any idea where to go. Links to more info. would be helpful.

How much would you pay to have your entire house cleaned and carpets cleaned the entire house? How much would you pay to have your entire house cleaned and carpets cleaned the entire house? Lets say you have a 1500 sq foot house; how much would you pay; your house would be cleaned top to bottom and all the carpets cleaned; no matter how long; but one set price; what would you pay or think is fair?? please no stupid answers; that mexican thing is not funny; can anyone be serious be as reaonable as possible think of the average person what they might pay;

what type of weather should i steam clean my carpets? I want to open the house up but dont want to make it muggy inside with the wet carpets.

Best way to rid of puppy urine smell in carpets? What is the best way to rid puppy urine smell in carpets. Thought we had cleaned them all but the odor is still there.

What colour walls go with beige carpets? I've just brought a house and it's got brand new beige carpets fitted so I don't want to waste them by buying some new ones. So what colours go with beige carpets?

How do I remove a pee smell from the carpets when I don't know exactly where the smell is coming from? I have brown carpets, and my dog peed on the carpet in my sisters room, but I can't really find where the smell originates. Is there something I could spray on the carpet all over the room?

How do you stop your cat from urinating on carpets? We have 5 cats in our house. None of them belong to me, and I cannot get rid of them. They are 4 females, and 1 male, all spayed and neutered. We are having a really big problem with all of the cats urinating on our carpets. How do we correct this behavior without getting rid of the cats? Please serious answers only, this is really important. They are destroying our house. Thank You.

How do I remove cat urine and odors from carpets and fabrics? Need an effective way to remove the smell of cat urine from fabrics, carpets and furniture. Home made cleaner, or any other will be fine.

Using Liquid Alive Enzyme Producing Bacteria on Carpets to pass a black light test? Does anyone know how to use Liquid Alive Enzyme Producing Bacteria on Carpets to pass a black light test? I was told by a professional that this was the only way to get it to work, but since the stuff is expensive I want to make sure I do it right the first time!! Also, do you know if I should steam clean the carpets first or wait and steam clean after? This is to clean dog urine!

How do you get rid of cat urine smell in carpets? I have a rental that has cat urine in the carpets. I am not sure where the urine is. How do I get rid of it?

What are some tips to remove cat urine stains from carpets? My carpets are white, and full of urine stains from cats. Any ways/methods to fully remove the stains? Short of buying stain removers that don't work.

What's a relatively easy/cheap way to clean carpets? I have light tan carperts with a ton of little stains. I would like to clean my carpets and get the stains out of them. How do I do it if I'm on a budget?

Why has the price of Iranian Persian carpets dropped significantly lately? I paid $500 for medium quality 4x6' hand woven wool carpets 5 years ago. On EBay, they now go for $250. Has the market been flooded with the carpets or has interest in them dropped or is there too much competition from Turkey and India? The carpets are from Iran, 100% wool and hand woven. No doubt about that. The question is simply this: has the price dropped?

Does anyone know how often the landlord is required to replace carpets in an apartment he is renting? I live in an apartment in California and have lived int he same place for 10 years. My carpets are in need of replacement, is my landlord ever required to cover the cost? I also very much like my apartment otherwise and want to remain, so I dont want to threaten to leave if he doesnt replace the carpet.

Can I buy what car detail places use to shampoo their carpets? To save some cash? Can I buy the same chemicals and will it looks as good if I do it myself? They want $140 to detail my car- I am considering doing it myself but my carpets are really dirty and my husband dropped a soda in there. I have a low end steam cleaner machine and I have been to the store- there is like 50 brands. What's the best?

Can an owner require that tenants have the carpets professionally cleaned? College students moving out of a townhouse and property management company is requiring them to have the carpets professionally cleaned with a receipt to prove it. What if they want to rent a steamer and do it themselves. What about regular wear and tear? Shouldn't cleaning the carpets be their responsibility? There aren't any major stains or tears.

How do I kill parvo without destoying my carpets? Our rescue rents a home for our animals and selves. We have a parvo positive dog that was running around the carpets for a few days. I know bleach is best but the land lord would have my head so is there something else that will work but is safe for carpets?

How do you remove installed carpets? we are trying to remove the old carpets in my house. you see last year, are air conditioner broke and leaked fluid all over the hallway carpet, and now we're trying to remove them. how do you do it with out ruining the floor below.

What's the best way to clean carpets; both to get them looking clean and smelling fresh? I'm moving into a rental this weekend and want to do the carpets first. They're not super gross or anything, but I like to know they've been cleaned before I move in. I'm borrowing a steam cleaner, and am hoping someone can reccomend a product that will not only clean the carpets, but leave them smelling fresh too...?

How do you protect your carpets? What do you do in your house to help protect your carpets.

What's the best way to get fleas out of my carpets? I've always used natural flea repellants on my dog, a pinch of garlic once a week and some Skin So Soft daily. Now she has fleas! I'm pretty sure my roommates dogs brought them in the house, I caught her spraying them with OFF! the other day. (Seriously, not kidding. Great way to torture your dog.) How can I get them out my carpets when she's not using preventative? I started my dog on Frontline today.

How can I get my cat to stop urinating on my carpets? My cat is 7 years old and just started urinating (& occasionally deficating) on my carpets. She doesn't have a health problem and does use the litterbox on occasion.

How much should my coworker and I charge my boss to shampoo his home and office carpets? How much should my coworker and I charge my boss (he is a lawyer)? He is going to rent a shampooer and wants us to shampoo the carpets at the office and his house. Keep in mind that we live in a small town and he is a tight wad LOL Any ideas?

how much would it cost to have a two bedroom house's carpets professionally cleaned and fumigated? i'm leaving a rented house and because we had cats, we had to agree to have the carpets done.

Ideas for light oak bedset, white carpets and white walls? I've been trying to find some pictures for inspiration, but haven't had any luck. We have light oak bedroom furniture with white carpets and walls. Most of the pictures I've seen have hard wood flooring, which we can't afford!

Cat allergies, buying a home from pet owner, trying to clean the carpets? Does anybody have any recommendations on the best way to clean carpets that have been affected by cats? My fiancee is allergic to cats and we are buying a home from a cat owner. We want to have the place professionally cleaned but don't know the best cleaning service to get for this matter. Any recommendations?

Can I require the seller to shampoo the carpets? We are buying a home in which the previous owners smoked. The house smells of cigarettes but we do not have the money to replace the carpets nor do we want to because we have small children (why buy brand new carpets when there are still years of spills to come!). Can we require the sellers to have the carpets professionally cleaned? I've heard it can be quite pricey to have carpets cleaned for cigarette smoke as they have to use special cleaners. Will the smell eventually dissipate if we don't have them cleaned?

what is the best way to get pet urine odor out of carpets? I am about to steam clean my carpets but I would like to pretreat the areas that my puppy has soiled. Any suggestions? The smell usually comes back after a few days.

How to remove cat urine from carpets? My daughter brought her outside cat to my house and it sprayed on carpets. Since then my 2 cats have been urining in the same area. Both of my cats were spayed, female and always used cat liter box.

how do you take wine stain out of carpets? how do you take wine stain out of carpets that has been left for a week.

What is the best way to remove the smell off urine from cats in your carpets? We rescued a kitten a few months ago, and omg, the little creature has peed everywhere, how I know is I can smell it. It is not spray, thank God, but urine, we want to shampoo the carpets all of it, but wonder if there is a good solution to use in the machine to effectively get out the smell. Also, what solution can I use for spot cleaning. I tried that Urine Gone, and it sucked. Any help would be fantastic. Thanx so much! Bubba Gump your a tool, piss off! Of course I can take a joke, BUT, this kitty is my daughters and she adores that creature, and I would never have the heart to get rid of it because we are the ones who rescued it. It has since been litter box trained, with maybe the occasional accident, but if you would have seen this kitten when we got it, wow, no fur, bug eyes, ick! I didnt think it would make it through the night let alone to now. Its small for age but healthy, furry and lives for my daughter!! She carries it around on her shoulder unless she is at school, which it then sits on the edge of her bed till she gets home, now thats true devotion. Sorry for the ramble!

What can done to protect carpets getting soiled when you have guests over? My house is brand new. We are afraid to invite people over just because we are worried something will be spilled and our carpets soiled. Please give me a good solution to this. Not that we wont have people over, just hesitant and worried about what we should do... Is it right to keep guests away from the carpeted area when they are eating/drinking something? Or whats the decent way to tell them to be careful about it?

Is there any good products to get permanent marker ink out of my carpets? I've had small blotches of ink in my Tan rugs for about a month now and they seem to get more annoying every time I look at them. Is there any homemade or store bought products i can use to get the stains out without discoloring or ruining my carpets.

What works best to remove urine on carpets? thats cheap? my parents refuse to belive that if i kneal down on the carpets here, i get the smell all over me. and they just yell at me whenever i tell them we need to get rid of it. its gotton to the point, that if my clothes even touch my floor i put them in the dirty clothes pile! its all my grandmas dogs fault! no matter how much we let her out, she still pees and poops in the house and gives us an evil look while doing it too!