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You’ll need to decide which cleaning treatments and methods are the right fit for your rug. Depending on the rug material, age, and the amount of traffic it gets, different treatments to consider include:

• Stain removal: $10–$50 per stain

• Anti-odor treatment: $15–$75 per rug

• Stain protection: $1.50–$2.50 per square foot

• Moth protection: $1–$2 per square foot

• Wool treatment: $1–$2 per square foot

• Antimicrobial disinfectant: $2–$3 per square foot

Yes, some carpet stains can be permanent. Stains that have been sitting for a long time (weeks, months, or years) are much harder to remove because they have had time to dry and set. Other types that may be permanent include oil-based stains and dye stains. While some cleaners can help, they can also risk dyeing or permanently changing the carpet's color. If you have an old stain and are unsure of the cause, it's best to call a carpet cleaning professional. If DIY methods and professional cleaning fail, you may need to replace that section of carpet or learn to live with the stain.

A carpet cleaner uses steam to penetrate the fibers of your carpet and remove dirt, while a carpet shampooer uses a detergent to clean the carpet’s surface. These are both efficient methods of cleaning your carpet, but steam cleaners do a better job of sanitizing the surface of the carpet.

A carpet cleaning spray or a homemade cleaning solution is the best thing to clean carpet stains. For full-house carpet cleaning, a steam cleaner can remove dirt and leave your carpets fresh and like new. For deep-set stains or worn carpet, consider hiring a carpet cleaning professional to restore it completely.