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NMDemDist2

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13. the worst thing about cleaning carpets is leaving soap in them

Reply to jacksnergis (Reply #11)

Sun Dec 30, 2012, 09:12 PM

Dec 2012

however you decide to do it, make sure you do a plain rinse on them and get as much of the soap out as humanly possible. if you can do straight steam with no chemicals, that's even better

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Need advice on replacing carpet [View all] yardwork May 2012 OP

Places like Home Depot who offer services like carpet installation, HVAC service, etc. OffWithTheirHeads May 2012 #1

That's very helpful advice. Thank you! yardwork May 2012 #2

I recommend commercial level loop carpet. canoeist52 May 2012 #3

This is very helpful! Thank you! How you feel about silvery gray colors? yardwork May 2012 #4

Multi-colors hide dirt best. I have a grey, blue and brown pattern in my house. canoeist52 May 2012 #5

Thanks, this is good information to have. Laurian May 2012 #6

Don't skimp on the padding Ruby the Liberal May 2012 #7

It would seem to me if you are purchasing HD or Lowe's in stock carpeting that you would save money Digit May 2012 #8

Need advice on replacing carpet Thomus12 Jun 2012 #9

Years ago, I had a good experience with Home Depot... Phentex Jun 2012 #10

Carpet cleaning jacksnergis Dec 2012 #11

the worst thing about cleaning carpets is leaving soap in them NMDemDist2 Dec 2012 #13

i'd second the commercial loop also a couple tips NMDemDist2 Dec 2012 #12