Carpet & Rugs Information Main Page

This guide provides a large number of helpful articles, grouped into sections, to help answer questions and share information on many topics related to carpet, stains on carpet, rugs, and a lot more.

What is carpet?

Carpet is textile floor covering material usually made up of a layer called pile held in place by a backing material. Modern carpet uses synthetic fibers, in looped or free-ended tiny groups of fibers, to create a soft surface for indoor flooring. 

Carpet provides a soft, durable way to dampen sound and make home or workplace interior stylish in addition to its other benefits. Carpeting is normally sold it large rolls and unrolled, cut as needed, and permanent put into place during installation.

What are rugs?

Rugs are a smaller, pre-sized type of carpet used for decorative purposes. They’re traditionally woven with distinctive patterns which serve to complement many home interiors, although they can be made up of a single or few colors as well.

Article categories

Carpet cleaning

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How Often Can I Clean Carpet with Vinegar and Water?

One of the best and most natural ways to clean a carpet involves using vinegar. It might not seem like vinegar would be the best thing for the job, but it has remarkable cleaning properties when removing stains. Read on and I’ll share more.

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Is A Deodorizer Necessary After Carpet Cleaning?

Funnily enough, carpet can smell bad (even worse than it did) after cleaning. It’s enough to make you wonder why you got your carpet cleaned in the first place and if you need to use a deodorizer. Here’s what you need to know.

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Will Carpet Cleaning Solution Kill My Outdoor Plant?

Do water-based solutions you or a cleaning company use when deep cleaning your carpet potentially hurt your plants? How about the blackish water that comes up after using a steam cleaning machine? I’ll tell you what you need to know here.

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How To Clean Carpet With A Handheld Steamer

Yep, you can get your carpet nice and clean with your handheld steamer. But what’s the right approach, and is there anything else you need to know for the best results? In fact, there is.

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How To Get Old Stains Out Of Carpet

I’ll show you how to get nice results when dealing with aged stains in your carpet. Learn the basics, types of stains, some good cleaning agents to use, and much more!

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How To Clean Carpeted Stairs

Carpeted stairs can be a bit of a pain to vacuum and clean; let’s be honest. Want to work less hard and get the best results you can? Here you go!

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How To Get Dog Diarrhea Out Of Carpet

What an awful mess! But there’s hope – here you’ll learn how to clean up dog diarrhea, various things you can use as a cleaner, and what to do about the odors (as well as dried dog poop, too).

Cleaning products

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Will Carpet Cleaning Solution Kill My Outdoor Plant?

Do water-based solutions you or a cleaning company use when deep cleaning your carpet potentially hurt your plants? How about the blackish water that comes up after using a steam cleaning machine? I’ll tell you what you need to know here.

Rug cleaning and care

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How To Clean A Braided Rug At Home – Rug Cleaning Help!

Nothing can add a warm touch to any room like a braided rug, especially if they are beloved mementos from our families. However, caring for them does take a little bit of tender love and care. Here are some practical tips you can use to make your braided rugs last for years to come!

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How To Clean A Faux Fur Rug

When it comes time to clean a faux fur rug, it’s important to take great care so that you don’t ruin the fluff. After all,…