r/CarpetCleaning

I got a rug a while ago at a yard sale. The original owner had already washed it off in their yard once and the colors bled a bit, so when a friend offered to lend me their green machine, I was really excited about the prospect of maybe (mAYBE) getting some of this color bleed up. NOW the entire thing looks like the color has bled everywhere. I've deduced this may be a wool rug, but now I'm kind of left wondering what my next move should be. Should I try to clean the crap out of it til the water runs clear? Every time I just run water through the machine OR i run detergent, it comes out pretty dark in the colors of the rug. It still like, texturally feels fine, but I was hoping to make the pattern more vibrant, not dull. The rug already had a rip in the corner so like, ultimately I'll still use it as is, but :(

I'd gladly DM photos of my rug, I may have a before photo but I can definitely snag an after. I just don't really want to post my apartment on the internet. But any advice is helpful.

I think I've figured out a better way to ask customers for Google reviews and built a tool around the idea. I've been testing it with a few local businesses and they are getting good results.

Carpet cleaning looks like an industry where reviews are important for building trust, especially with potential new customers. Would you agree?

Do any of you use a tool to help you get more Google reviews, or do you handle it manually, or do you just wait for reviews to appear naturally?

I'm really keen to learn more about your industry and hope you don't mind sharing your experiences.

Does anyone know how to properly deep clean a bissell green machine? Used mine to clean up some pet spots and every time I use it now, it smells really bad of urine!

I'd love to learn more about them. I hear they're hand-in-hand with Windsor and Lindhaus but the only one I own is a Carpetriever 28 and I know that it's not exactly a good representation of their whole lineup.

I have an elderly dog and a toddler on the other side of potty training and through all of that the carpet in our living room has been so throughly soaked. I have a wet vac that doesnt leave the room. I've used enzyme sprays, baking soda, and scrubbing, but I just cannot get the smell out. Any toy or blanket that gets left on the floor also reeks and needs to get washed after.

Once the dog passes, we're going to rip the carpet up, but she could have another year in her for all we know. In the meantime does any one have any recommendations on how to clean this? Any cleaners or soap or methods, ill try anything.

is there any way for me to get dog pee and vomit stains out of a wool rug?

How do I remove set red wine stain and cat hairball stain from light colored carpet? For the wine stain I’ve used a carpet cleaner machine with whatever oxi solution comes with it, and I also used water and dish soap with a brush, both while it was still fresh. For the pet stains I’ve used the mix of dish soap and water and it helped but not so much.

I am set to move out of my apartment at the end of the month and I know they’re going to destroy my deposit because of this. So any help is appreciated!

I just bought a house in March. The carpets seemed fine when we move in, but now I've noticed when I kneel down or am sitting on it, it hurts. I have a toddler (and no money), so I don't want to replace them yet. Is there any solution other than getting an area rug to cover the area? It's not because the carpet is too thin. The pain isn't from pressure. It feels like the actual fibers of the carpet are pricking me. It's very unpleasant, and I can only imagine how my toddler feels.

My name is Zach and I am in need of a carpet cleaning van with a Truckmount already attached. I am located in Knoxville, Tennessee and have budget of $17,000. I am also willing to travel if i see something that I really want. Serious inquiries only and I don’t want anything that is dirty or unorganized. I need it to be turn key. Thanks guys!

The car mats that came with my Camry wore out really fast.

The floor was exposed and my two daughters won’t stop spilling oil, food and water colors all over the floor.

As a replacement, two years ago, I bought two sets of car mats but dirt keeps getting stuck in all the corners and they are a pain to clean. They are wearing out now and the last time I cleaned my car I somehow got so tired of the clumsiness in cleaning them that I had to simply dispose of them.

I’m thinking of replacing my car mats again.I’ve never really been lucky with getting an easy to clean car mat with modern design cos I see people say they use car mats for over five years and they are still solid until they get tired of it. 

But this time, I won’t buy a random car mat. I need two sets of car mats that are easy to clean, and cover everywhere my kids usually make a mess. It can be any dark color.

Any recommendations of brands making modern, nice looking car mats would be appreciated. If you can simply drop the name I can search on Alibaba or other similar platforms.