How to clean old carpet
Clean old carpet by identifying its fiber and backing, vacuuming thoroughly, testing a hidden area, applying a low-residue cleaner, agitating gently, extracting with limited moisture, and drying it quickly. A typical 250-square-foot room takes 2-6 hours to dry professionally, but fragile, poorly bonded, or badly stained carpet may need a specialist instead of a DIY […]
How to Clean Polyester Carpet
To clean polyester carpet, vacuum slowly, blot spots, pre-treat oily soil, then use low-agitation hot-water extraction with a low-residue detergent and strong suction. Keep the solution within the carpet manufacturer’s temperature limit, avoid soaking the backing, and dry the carpet completely with airflow. The safest process takes about 30 minutes of cleaning plus 2-12 hours […]