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Many professionals use high-powered steam cleaners (hot water extraction machines) to deep clean carpets. These machines inject hot water and cleaning solutions into the carpet fibers, extracting the dirt, allergens, and moisture with powerful suction. In addition to steam cleaning, pros may use specialized tools like rotary scrubbers and stain removers for tough spots, along with eco-friendly or commercial-grade cleaning products tailored to the carpet type.

Vinegar and baking soda work well at lifting old stains from carpet.

• Pour a generous layer of dry baking soda over the old stain.

• In a spray bottle, combine distilled white vinegar with 1 cup of warm water. Add a few drops of liquid dish soap.

• Spray the baking soda area thoroughly with the vinegar solution.

• Let the vinegar and baking soda sit for a few hours.

• Wipe or vacuum up the baking soda once it dries, then blot the area with a clean, dry towel.

• Repeat as needed to lift the stain.

It is possible to get blood out of a carpet, but it is a difficult process in some cases, especially if the blood has dried. It’s best to address the blood stain as quickly as possible before the proteins in the blood bind to the carpet fibers. Start by blotting with just cold water, then with cold water and dish soap. From there, move on to more aggressive options as needed, such as enzymatic stain removers, hydrogen peroxide solutions, or ammonia solutions.

Cleaning a rug costs about $2 to $6 per square foot on average. An 8-foot by 10-foot area rug will typically cost from $160 to $480 to clean. Hand washing increases the price to about $4 to $9 per square foot. A few other cost factors for rug-cleaning costs include the size of the rug, the type of material, the cleaning method, on-site or pick-up service, and your geographic location.