{"id":29772,"date":"2023-03-22T15:15:07","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T15:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/?page_id=29772"},"modified":"2024-07-10T16:30:35","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T20:30:35","slug":"cleaning-and-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/carpet-for-homes\/cleaning-and-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleaning and Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"29772\" class=\"elementor elementor-29772\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30bc203 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"30bc203\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfbda24 e-con-full .overlap-fix e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dfbda24\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49a9b34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"49a9b34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Beautiful Carpet Requires Care<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2a3a04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2a3a04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The beauty and life of your carpet depend on the care it receives. Proper cleaning will keep your carpet looking great for its full lifetime, improve your indoor air quality, and keep your carpet warranties intact. Cleaning your carpet properly is easier than you think. All it takes is a little knowledge about how to select the right carpet cleaning products and the most appropriate cleaning method. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/testing\/seal-of-approval-program\/\">CRI Seal of Approval program<\/a>\u00a0helps you identify effective carpet cleaning solutions, equipment, and service providers that clean carpet right the first time, without the fear of immediate resoiling, stains reappearing, or equipment damage.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/resources\/cleaning-standards\/\">CRI 205 Residential Carpet Standard for Maintenance and Cleaning.<\/a><\/p><p>What if you don\u2019t have a CRI-approved carpet cleaning solution handy?\u00a0Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/resources\/spot-solver\/\">CRI Spot Solver<\/a> to search for cleaning tips and procedures for hundreds of spots and stains.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1a4049 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c1a4049\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d028f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d028f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cleaning Essentials<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64ba803 e-con-full elementor-hidden-tablet_extra elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile_extra elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"64ba803\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03e4e5f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"03e4e5f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d8105b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4d8105b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"347\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Mom-and-Daughter-Vacuuming-Feature-Image.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-17450\" alt=\"Mom and Daughter Vacuuming\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Mom-and-Daughter-Vacuuming-Feature-Image.jpg 347w, https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Mom-and-Daughter-Vacuuming-Feature-Image-260x300.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66d3025 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"66d3025\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8706215 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8706215\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Four Steps for Proper Carpet Care<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b8bd17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b8bd17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCarpet cleaning is all about developing a routine. If you get into a good routine and keep it up, you will see great results. Products that rate highly on CRI\u2019s Seal of Approval (SOA) program provide assurance that you will clean correctly the first time (more on the SOA program below).\n\nHere are four simple steps to keep your carpet clean and looking great:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Vacuum regularly. Vacuum frequently in high traffic areas and everywhere according to a vacuuming schedule, using a Seal of Approval-certified vacuum.<\/li>\n \t<li>Clean spots and spills quickly with products that do not damage your carpet or cause it to resoil quickly. SOA-certified solutions clean effectively and maintain the life of your carpet.<\/li>\n \t<li>Professionally deep clean your carpets every 12 to 18 months to remove embedded dirt and grime. SOA-certified cleaners are recommended and sometimes required by the manufacturer to ensure results and warranty protection.<\/li>\n \t<li>Stop dirt at the door by using mats outside and in, taking your shoes off when you enter the space, and changing your air filters to reduce airborne dust particles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa018ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aa018ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Seal of Approval Program<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3147598 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3147598\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Seal of Approval program scientifically measures the cleaning efficacy of vacuums, extractors, cleaning systems, and cleaning products. The results help consumers make informed purchase decisions and help manufacturers improve the products that keep carpets clean, healthy, and long-lasting.\n\nFind out more about the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/testing\/seal-of-approval-program\/\">Seal of Approval Program<\/a>.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4211021 e-con-full elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-laptop e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4211021\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d287f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8d287f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Four Steps for Proper Carpet Care<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe26d19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe26d19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCarpet cleaning is all about developing a routine. If you get into a good routine and keep it up, you will see great results. Products that rate highly on CRI\u2019s Seal of Approval (SOA) program provide assurance that you will clean correctly the first time (more on the SOA program below).\n\nHere are four simple steps to keep your carpet clean and looking great:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Vacuum regularly. Vacuum frequently in high traffic areas and everywhere according to a vacuuming schedule, using a Seal of Approval-certified vacuum.<\/li>\n \t<li>Clean spots and spills quickly with products that do not damage your carpet or cause it to resoil quickly. SOA-certified solutions clean effectively and maintain the life of your carpet.<\/li>\n \t<li>Professionally deep clean your carpets every 12 to 18 months to remove embedded dirt and grime. SOA-certified cleaners are recommended and sometimes required by the manufacturer to ensure results and warranty protection.<\/li>\n \t<li>Stop dirt at the door by using mats outside and in, taking your shoes off when you enter the space, and changing your air filters to reduce airborne dust particles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bff74a e-con-full elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-laptop e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1bff74a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9190e1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e9190e1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-370b1f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"370b1f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"347\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Mom-and-Daughter-Vacuuming-Feature-Image.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-17450\" alt=\"Mom and Daughter Vacuuming\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Mom-and-Daughter-Vacuuming-Feature-Image.jpg 347w, https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Mom-and-Daughter-Vacuuming-Feature-Image-260x300.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66b73d7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"66b73d7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9b0093 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c9b0093\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Seal of Approval Program<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6571e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a6571e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Seal of Approval program scientifically measures the cleaning efficacy of vacuums, extractors, cleaning systems, and cleaning products. The results help consumers make informed purchase decisions and help manufacturers improve the products that keep carpets clean, healthy, and long-lasting.\n\nFind out more about the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/testing\/seal-of-approval-program\/\">Seal of Approval Program<\/a>.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78ceaab e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"78ceaab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-225b2b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"225b2b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Basic Rug Care<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ce3cc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ce3cc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Rugs deserve the same care as wall-to-wall carpet and, in some cases, require special attention.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Machine Wash Rugs:<\/strong>\u00a0If your rug is small and the label says \u201cmachine washable,\u201d shake the rug outside first and then put it in the washing machine at the recommended temperature. Use warm water (90 to 105 degrees) and a mild detergent. Tumble your rug dry at the lowest heat setting.<\/li><li><strong>Beat Larger Rugs:<\/strong>\u00a0If your larger rug is easy to pick up, shake it outside first; then put it over a clothesline and beat it. Next, take the rug inside and vacuum it.<\/li><li><strong>Dry Clean:<\/strong>\u00a0If the label says dry clean only, your best bet may be to roll up your rug and take it to a dry cleaner. Save time and aggravation by calling first to see if the dry cleaner handles rugs \u2014 many do not.<\/li><li><strong>Vacuum Area Rugs:<\/strong>\u00a0Area rugs with fringe require a special vacuum technique. Use gentle suction and start from the center of the carpet, vacuuming toward the fringe and being careful not to catch the strands in the beater bar. Lift the carpet edge to vacuum beneath the fringe.<\/li><li><strong>Care for Oriental, Turkish or Persian Rugs:<\/strong>\u00a0Clean imported rugs according to the carpet manufacturer\u2019s specifications or use a professional cleaning service. Be gentle with fringe. For heirloom-type rugs, hire professionals.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c159578 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c159578\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0fe722 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c0fe722\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vacuuming 101<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-307d485 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"307d485\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e9bf80 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5e9bf80\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-188143b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"188143b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProper vacuuming is the easiest and most effective way to keep your carpet clean. Regular vacuuming can also have the largest impact on the air you breathe by removing dust, dirt, allergens, and particles.\n\nTo get the most out of your vacuuming regime, remember these few easy tips:\n<ul>\n \t<li>A quick once-over doesn\u2019t do much. Slow and steady does the trick.<\/li>\n \t<li>When vacuuming, don\u2019t ignore those corners and crevices where dust builds.<\/li>\n \t<li>Remember to replace or empty vacuum bags when they are one-half to two-thirds full as this improves the efficacy of the vacuum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ae220b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ae220b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Often Should You Vacuum?<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e78a55c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e78a55c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As a rule of thumb, you should vacuum at least once a week with a quality vacuum cleaner. However, the more foot traffic your carpet receives, the more you need to vacuum.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a62f14 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5a62f14\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbd870c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dbd870c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Woman-Vacuuming-Home-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-15480\" alt=\"Vacuuming\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Woman-Vacuuming-Home-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Woman-Vacuuming-Home-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Woman-Vacuuming-Home-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Woman-Vacuuming-Home-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Woman-Vacuuming-Home-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Woman-Vacuuming-Home-scaled.jpg 1709w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7fc87b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d7fc87b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9ba25d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e9ba25d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cleaning Spots and Spills<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-179d82e e-con-full elementor-hidden-tablet_extra elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile_extra elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"179d82e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37c351a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"37c351a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Two-Step Solution\n<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96f0669 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96f0669\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With today\u2019s stain-resistant carpet, treating spots and stains has never been easier. Still, no carpet is completely stain proof. The key is to act quickly! So, to knock out spots, give them a one-two punch.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc1da98 e-con-full elementor-hidden-tablet_extra elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile_extra elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fc1da98\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9234669 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9234669\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53f2651 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"53f2651\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Wine-Spill-Carpet-Stain-1-768x449.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-15498\" alt=\"A spilled glass of red wine on a carpet\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Wine-Spill-Carpet-Stain-1-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Wine-Spill-Carpet-Stain-1-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Wine-Spill-Carpet-Stain-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3b8cef e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d3b8cef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fd93b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4fd93b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step One: Absorb the Spill\n<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a4179e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a4179e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n \t<li>Blot liquids with a dry, white absorbent cloth or plain white paper towels (no prints or colors). Using a printed or colored material may transfer ink or dye to your damp carpet. Continue blotting until the area is nearly dry. Semisolids, like food spills, may need to be scooped up with a spoon. Solid, dried bits can be vacuumed up.<\/li>\n \t<li>Warning: do not scrub or use a brush. Bristles and scrubbing can damage carpet. Fraying and texture change are the likely results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28ac661 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"28ac661\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step Two: Treat the Spot or Stain<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-396ea4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"396ea4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Use a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/soa-solutions\/\">CRI Certified Seal of Approval carpet cleaning product<\/a>\u00a0to treat the spot or stain. Though these have been laboratory tested, you should still pretest any cleaner on a scrap of carpet or in an out-of-the-way area of your carpet.<\/li><li>Follow the product\u2019s directions carefully. More is not better. Apply a small amount of the cleaner to a white cloth and work in gently, from the edges to the center. Blot; don\u2019t scrub. You may need to do this several times to remove the spot. After the spot is gone, blot the area with clear water once or more to remove any remaining product.<\/li><\/ul><p>What if you don\u2019t have a CRI-approved carpet cleaning solution handy? Try one of the remedies from the <a href=\"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/spot-solver\/\">CRI Spot Solver<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb9f625 e-con-full elementor-hidden-tablet_extra elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile_extra elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cb9f625\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d78300 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3d78300\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-286058f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"286058f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips for Homes with Pets<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-827d7f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"827d7f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Do you have pets at home? You can combat pet odors and stains in many ways:<\/p><ul><li>Vacuum carpet more frequently to capture pet hair and dander.<\/li><li>Use\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/soa-solutions\/\">CRI Certified Seal of Approval cleaning products<\/a>\u00a0that are specifically designed for pet stains and odors.<\/li><li>Clean up new messes promptly and follow the steps above for spot and stain removal.<\/li><li>Use small hand extractors for quick cleanups of pet accidents, but remember that these quick clean-ups don\u2019t take the place of periodic deep cleaning.<\/li><li>Have your carpet professionally cleaned every 12 to 18 months or more frequently if necessary.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t use a steam cleaner when dealing with urine spots because the heat will set the stain and the smell. Instead, extract the spill with a wet vacuum and rinse with cool water to reduce the odor. If necessary, call in a certified carpet cleaning firm that knows how to remove pet stains and odors permanently.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efb7e48 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"efb7e48\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c43040 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6c43040\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dog-2785074_1920-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-902\" alt=\"Dog with big eyes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dog-2785074_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dog-2785074_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dog-2785074_1920-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dog-2785074_1920-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dog-2785074_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa61a79 e-con-full elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-laptop e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fa61a79\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b309951 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b309951\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d328370 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d328370\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Wine-Spill-Carpet-Stain-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-15498\" alt=\"A spilled glass of red wine on a carpet\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Wine-Spill-Carpet-Stain-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Wine-Spill-Carpet-Stain-1-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Wine-Spill-Carpet-Stain-1-768x449.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-470ac64 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"470ac64\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86a8ce2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"86a8ce2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Two-Step Solution\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dde36b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9dde36b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With today\u2019s stain-resistant carpet, treating spots and stains has never been easier. Still, no carpet is completely stain proof. The key is to act quickly! So, to knock out spots, give them a one-two punch.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-880260b e-con-full elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-laptop e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"880260b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ee95fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9ee95fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step One: Absorb the Spill\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a11534 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a11534\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n \t<li>Blot liquids with a dry, white absorbent cloth or plain white paper towels (no prints or colors). Using a printed or colored material may transfer ink or dye to your damp carpet. Continue blotting until the area is nearly dry. Semisolids, like food spills, may need to be scooped up with a spoon. Solid, dried bits can be vacuumed up.<\/li>\n \t<li>Warning: do not scrub or use a brush. Bristles and scrubbing can damage carpet. Fraying and texture change are the likely results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-561e73a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"561e73a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step Two: Treat the Spot or Stain<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5816a22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5816a22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Use a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/soa-solutions\/\">CRI Certified Seal of Approval carpet cleaning product<\/a>\u00a0to treat the spot or stain. Though these have been laboratory tested, you should still pretest any cleaner on a scrap of carpet or in an out-of-the-way area of your carpet.<\/li><li>Follow the product\u2019s directions carefully. More is not better. Apply a small amount of the cleaner to a white cloth and work in gently, from the edges to the center. Blot; don\u2019t scrub. You may need to do this several times to remove the spot. After the spot is gone, blot the area with clear water once or more to remove any remaining product.<\/li><\/ul><p>What if you don\u2019t have a CRI-approved carpet cleaning solution handy? Try one of the remedies from the <a href=\"https:\/\/carpet-rug.org\/spot-solver\/\">CRI Spot Solver<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb47f52 e-con-full elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-laptop e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fb47f52\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d76956 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8d76956\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3c814b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b3c814b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips for Homes with Pets<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a910692 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a910692\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Do you have pets at home? 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