Clean your carpets

Clean your carpets

Whether you���re planning to sell your house, getting ready for guests or just want to brighten things up, cleaning your carpet makes your room look fresher. Rent a steamer in the morning, and be back in the room that night. We give you step-by-step instructions as well as tips on doing the best job possible.

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Level of difficulty
2 of out 5

You might need to have a little bit of tool savvy or home improvement skills, but if you prefer you can hire a pro.

The basics

Steps:
4 steps
What you need:
4 items
Maintain it:
2 tasks

Trend tidbit

Men spend 16 hours a week doing housework, while women spend 27 hours, according to a study by the Institute for Social Research (ISR).

Source: ISR Panel Study of Income Dynamics

  • Eco-friendly carpet cleaning

    Clean carpet with eco-friendly cleaning solutions that don't contain��perchloroethylene.

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  • Spot clean ASAP

    Keep a spray-on spot cleaner made especially for carpets in your cleaning supplies, so you can clean up dirt and spills right away.

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  • Guard from stains

    To increase the time between cleanings, treat your clean carpet with a stain repellent formulated for carpets.

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