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Spot Steam Cleaner
A spot steam cleaner can be useful for treating small messes on hard, heat-safe surfaces, but it is often misunderstood. Many people use the phrase to mean a portable carpet spot cleaner that sprays cleaning solution and extracts dirty water. Others mean a handheld...
How to Remove Old Carpet Stains
Old carpet stains can be removed with a hydrogen peroxide and dish soap solution, a soft brush, and patience, because the solution lifts the set-in stain and repeated treatments break it down. Old carpet stains are harder to remove than fresh ones because the stain...
How to Remove Stains from White Carpet
Stains on white carpet can be removed with a hydrogen peroxide and dish soap solution, a clean white cloth, and gentle blotting, because hydrogen peroxide lifts the stain and dish soap removes the residue without leaving a yellow mark. White carpet shows every stain...
How to Clean Upholstery at Home
Upholstery can be cleaned at home with a vacuum, a mild dish soap and water solution, and a soft brush, because most fabric sofas and chairs respond well to gentle spot cleaning and regular vacuuming. Upholstered furniture collects dust, dirt, crumbs, pet hair, and...
How to Remove Mold from Carpet
Mold in carpet can be removed with a vinegar solution, a commercial mold cleaner, and thorough drying, because mold spores die when treated with a mild acid or fungicide and the area is dried completely. Mold in carpet is a serious problem that can affect indoor air...
How to Clean Tile and Grout
Tile and grout can be cleaned with a grout brush, a baking soda and vinegar paste, and a steam cleaner, because the alkaline paste lifts grime and the steam flushes it out of the porous grout. Tile and grout floors collect dirt, soap scum, and hard water deposits in...
How to Remove Cat Urine from Carpet
Cat urine on carpet can be removed with an enzyme cleaner, cold water, and a wet-dry vacuum, because enzymes break down the uric acid crystals that cause the strong odor. Cat urine is one of the most difficult carpet stains to remove because it contains concentrated...
How to Remove Dog Urine from Carpet
Dog urine on carpet can be removed with an enzyme cleaner, cold water, and a wet-dry vacuum, because enzymes break down the uric acid crystals that cause the odor. Dog urine is a common carpet problem, especially in homes with puppies, older dogs, or dogs that mark...
How to Remove Pet Urine from Carpet Padding
Pet urine that soaks through carpet into the padding can be removed with an enzyme cleaner, a wet-dry vacuum, and patience, because enzymes break down the uric acid crystals that cause the odor. When a pet urinates on carpet, the liquid soaks through the fibers into...
Best Area Rug Cleaner
The best area rug cleaner is not one universal product, machine, or method—it is the option that safely matches your rug’s fiber, dye stability, construction, soil level, and problem stains. A washable synthetic runner may respond well to careful home cleaning, while...