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How to Clean Carpets

Kids, pets, and just regular life can wreak havoc on your carpet. Hometalk can help you get it back to it's original pristine state with our tips, tricks, and hacks for DIY carpet cleaning. Look through our top, best, and new projects on carpet cleaning and take a moment to watch a video or two. We can't wait to see what you do!

How to Remove Difficult Stains From A Carpet

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How to Remove Difficult Stains From A Carpet

Clean Carpets Like a Pro

Clean your vacuum for max suction

Ensure your vacuum cleaner is in working order before you start. Empty the bag and remove debris from the head to get maximum suction.

The sweet smell of spring

Give your carpet a fresh smell with some deodorizer. Sprinkle liberally around the room and leave for at least 30 minutes.

Fluff lifeless carpet with ice

Rejuvenate lifeless sections of your carpet with ice cubes. Placing small blocks of ice in any dents will help fluff it up again.

Don’t ignore your furniture

Use your vacuum's attachments to remove dust from possibly neglected areas like chairs, tables, and pictures.

Vacuum from the far corner

Finish each room by vacuuming from the far corner to the door. Working in this way will stop you from cleaning yourself into a corner.

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Appliances

Appliances

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Bathroom

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Cast Iron Skillets

Dishwashers

Dishwashers

Fabric

Fabric

Floors

Floors

Furniture

Furniture

Gutters

Gutters

House

House

Kitchen

Kitchen

Mattress

Mattress

Microwaves

Microwaves

Outdoor

Outdoor

Ovens

Ovens

Silver

Silver

Windows

Windows

Top Projects for Cleaning Carpet

Take a moment to browse our top projects on DIY carpet cleaning.

Vacuum Cleaning Tips

Vacuum Cleaning Tips

Want to get through some of your cleaning faster? Your vacuum cleaner is for more than just the...

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Carpet Deodorizer and Banishing "Wash"

Carpet Deodorizer and Banishing "Wash"

Commercial carpet deodorizers are great for getting the stink out of carpets and loosening up pet...

Tara L. CallaghanTara L. Callaghan
Get Your Carpet Smelling Fresh With This Eco Carpet Freshener

Get Your Carpet Smelling Fresh With This Eco Carpet Freshener

I’m all about green cleaning ideas and homemade cleaning products. So when I found this recipe for a...

Shawna BaileyShawna Bailey
Easy Way To Remove Pet Stains

Easy Way To Remove Pet Stains

ETA: My little Trevor has passed over the rainbow bridge now so please, no need to tell me about...

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9 Cleaning Hacks That Actually Work!

9 Cleaning Hacks That Actually Work!

Hi everyone! Over the past year I've come across endless cleaning hacks and I decided to put them to...

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How to Clean Carpet & Upholstery with a Great Stain Remover

How to Clean Carpet & Upholstery with a Great Stain Remover

My Go-To Stain Remover for carpet and upholstery is…laundry detergent. Check out my blog for the...

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Six Ways to Use Tea Around Your House

Six Ways to Use Tea Around Your House

Here are six different ways to use three different teas - black, green, and mint.You can use unused...

Alicia WAlicia W
Spot Cleaning Carpet With a DIY Solution

Spot Cleaning Carpet With a DIY Solution

Do you ever have those small accidents that happen and then the carpet needs to be cleaned, but its...

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Popular Slideshows for Cleaning Carpet

Check out our slideshows on DIY carpet cleaning and get rid of those stains.

Woah! Who Knew It Was This Easy to Remove Paint Stains & Scratches?

Woah! Who Knew It Was This Easy to Remove Paint Stains & Scratches?

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The Best Ways to Clean Your Entire Home With Vinegar

The Best Ways to Clean Your Entire Home With Vinegar

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Transform Dollar Store Rugs With These 11 Stunning Ideas

Transform Dollar Store Rugs With These 11 Stunning Ideas

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The Best Stain Removal Tricks on the Internet

The Best Stain Removal Tricks on the Internet

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Carpet Cleaning Videos

We have videos on DIY carpet cleaning to help you clean your carpet in not time.

Get Your Carpet Smelling Fresh With This Eco Carpet Freshener

Get Your Carpet Smelling Fresh With This Eco Carpet Freshener

I’m all about green cleaning ideas and homemade cleaning products. So when I found this recipe for a...

Shawna BaileyShawna Bailey
9 Ways to Clean Your Toughest Household Messes.

9 Ways to Clean Your Toughest Household Messes.

Struggling to keep your home clean? Here are 9 ways to better clean you home, and fast!

Kara S.Kara S.
The BEST Stain Remover for Oil Based Stains!

The BEST Stain Remover for Oil Based Stains!

Got stains? Yup, me too. Most of ours tend to be oil based or you guessed it, paint. Today I’m going...

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Best Cleaning Hacks That Actually Work

Best Cleaning Hacks That Actually Work

Check out these 15 cleaning hacks! - 5 Ways to Clean Your Tub & Tile- An Insanely Easy Eco Oven...

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Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Carpet Cleaning Projects

Here you'll find the best DIY carpet cleaning projects we have to offer. Enjoy!

How to get Blood out of Carpet?

How to get Blood out of Carpet?

This may sound strange but if you take shaving creme either men or women, gel or not. Get a lather...

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Carpet, Rug And Upholstery Cleaner

Carpet, Rug And Upholstery Cleaner

Most of us including myself don't often deep clean the carpets at home and in time dust and dirt...

SamanthaSamantha
How to Clean an Area Rug With Steam

How to Clean an Area Rug With Steam

After a long winter, the area rug in my mud room needed a good cleaning. With the help of oxi clean...

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9 Ways to Clean Your Toughest Household Messes.

9 Ways to Clean Your Toughest Household Messes.

Struggling to keep your home clean? Here are 9 ways to better clean you home, and fast!

Kara S.Kara S.
5 Ways to Clean With Baking Soda

5 Ways to Clean With Baking Soda

Baking soda is a staple in every DIY'ers home. So, I'm giving you 5 awesome ways to use it in your...

Kara S.Kara S.
DIY Carpet Deoderizing Powder

DIY Carpet Deoderizing Powder

Sometimes it's nice to freshen up the carpets and rugs in your home, especially when you have kids...

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Popular Carpet Cleaning Discussions

Take part in our popular discussion boards on DIY carpet cleaning.

What's the best way to remove set in pet stains on a beige rug??

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How to get dog stain out of the carpet?

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How do i clean and keep clean dark brown carpet?

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I got stains all over my carpet, from kids ive tryed shampooing it,...

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How to remove odor from rugs and carpets?

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The best rug cleaner or odor remover for carpet.

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Got a Cleaning Question?

Ask any questions you have on DIY carpet cleaning and get the answers you need.

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New Carpet Cleaning Projects

Take a look through our new carpet cleaning projects and learn something new.

Best Cleaning Hacks That Actually Work

Best Cleaning Hacks That Actually Work

Check out these 15 cleaning hacks! - 5 Ways to Clean Your Tub & Tile- An Insanely Easy Eco Oven...

Abbie MAbbie M
How to Vacuum Carpet

How to Vacuum Carpet

Have you ever thought about if there is truly a "right" way to vacuum carpet?
Here are the steps:
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Christine (iDreamofClean)Christine (iDreamofClean)
Easy and All Natural Carpet Refresher

Easy and All Natural Carpet Refresher

I HATE paying my hard earned money for items like carpet refresher. This recipe has TWO ingredients,...

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How to Prevent Pet Stains

How to Prevent Pet Stains

When your pet pees on your carpet, prevent it from smelling and staining with this easy tip.
You
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AngelaAngela
The Best DIY Carpet Cleaners

The Best DIY Carpet Cleaners

Whether you're renting a carpet cleaning machine or you have your own, you can make your own carpet...

AngelaAngela
A Chemical Free Way to Get Carpet Stains Out

A Chemical Free Way to Get Carpet Stains Out

My husband has blown my mind when he has gotten spilled coffee and wine out of our carpets. He only...

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Browse Carpet Cleaning Projects

Washing That Wool Rug

Washing That Wool Rug

You may think this is silly. That's ok if you do. But I came up with an idea to easily wash any area...

Pamela LeePamela Lee
The BEST Stain Remover for Oil Based Stains!

The BEST Stain Remover for Oil Based Stains!

Got stains? Yup, me too. Most of ours tend to be oil based or you guessed it, paint. Today I’m going...

Simple Southern CharmSimple Southern Charm
Four Grown-Up Reasons to Buy Baby Wipes

Four Grown-Up Reasons to Buy Baby Wipes

We’ve picked favorites when it comes to baby wipes, and our heart belongs to Seventh Generation’s...

BrightNestBrightNest
How to Remove Difficult Stains From A Carpet

How to Remove Difficult Stains From A Carpet

For about a year I had been hiding some very obvious grease stains on my carpet from view by...

Bob WedmoreBob Wedmore
How to Deodorize Your Carpets the Easy Way

How to Deodorize Your Carpets the Easy Way

You can easily and inexpensively deodorize your carpets simply with baking soda.
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Shark Rotator Vacuum Cleaner Review

Shark Rotator Vacuum Cleaner Review

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