Living in a place with carpeted floors for the first time. What kind of cleaning routine should I have to keep the carpet clean?

  • berryjam@lemmy.worldOP
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    10 months ago

    Thanks, I was thinking of buying something called “Spot Shot” for spot cleaning. Do you have any other recommendations? (In the US)

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      10 months ago

      Hey, sorry, no - I am in Australia. Looking at Spot Shot’s site it seems they are one of the products owned by WD-40, so they seem reputable. If using chemicals test in a small area to ensure the colour doesn’t leech out like you do with clothes.

      I’d use Spot Shot for more stubborn and difficult stains like coffee if you couldn’t get to it fast enough, but the basic cleaning products (water, dish soap, vinegar & bicarb, etc) will work fine as they’ll dilute before the stain can set in.

      Don’t tempt your luck with red drinks though.

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      10 months ago

      Spot Shot can work wonders, but definitely read the instructions. It’s been awhile since I’ve had to use it, but I recall thinking its use is not intuitive (not complicated, just not what I would have assumed).

      I also have a Little Green Machine from Bissell, which has been so fucking useful. I generally use that instead of Spot Shot, and on rare occasions, the two in tandem. Again, be sure to read the instructions and clean the machine out properly after every use so it doesn’t get gross.