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Part of the rug cleaning cost depends on the rug material type. Different materials may require different cleaning methods. Some of the most common rug material cleaning costs include:

• Wool: $5–$8 per square foot

• Cotton: $2–$8 per square foot

• Silk: $4–$8 per square foot

• Synthetic: $1–$4 per square foot

• Sheepskin: $4–$8 per square foot

• Sisal: $4–$7 per square foot

• Other materials: $1–$8 per square foot

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.

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.

Yes, you can effectively clean and sanitize carpets, especially if you use an industrial vacuum with high-quality filters. Most pros will precondition the carpet and agitate the preconditioning solution for ultimate effectiveness. In some cases, even after thoroughly cleaning, you may notice that the carpet cleaning water still looks dirty. In that case, there may be embedded dirt or you may have mold in the padding.