There’s no reason you can’t use it with other cleaners – and some people do – but it’s trickier to get the quantity right, leaving you with a soaking wet carpet.

I leave it on about 12 hours because I tend to wait until the carpet gets really dirty before I clean it. Whether it’s from pets, spillages, smoking, or just general usage, keeping your rugs smelling fresh is just as important as looking fresh.The type of rug you own will determine how you maintain and clean it, says Scott Johnston, owner of Carpet Care of the Carolinas in Raleigh, North Carolina. Discover the ultimate solution for rapid drying results with our specially formulated product, designed specially (but not limited to) the Rug Doctor Mighty Pro or Wide Track machines.

From dirty dogs to wine spillages, sometimes your carpets may have the look of abstract art – but it doesn’t have to be that way forever. Carpet cleaning solutions are available from a range of well-known brands and come with different scents to give your home a lovely fresh smell. Experience the power of this concentrated, fast-evaporating solution that significantly cuts down on drying time, making your cleaning process more efficient than ever. Ideal for busy households, dry rug cleaners offer a quick and hassle-free way to tackle everyday spills and messes. Salt is a particularly good natural alternative for removing dirt or soaking up fresh stains, while baking soda works well to absorb unpleasant smells.In tests, rugs – including those with long piles – looked brand-spanking new on being treated with cleaner, while carpets heavily ingrained with day-to-day dirt or stubborn stains also looked as good as new.

Brownie points awarded for it being good for both stains and regularly freshening up your carpet – for the latter, sprinkle it sparingly over the area desired, and leave it on for an extra 10 minutes or so, before vacuuming up.

Carpets and rugs usually take the brunt of it but there’s no reason why everyday spills and stains should cause lasting damage.

For cleaning your specific area rug, it’s always best to check the manufacturers guidelines, often found on a care label on the underside of a rug. This is caused by shampoo or detergent residues that were not properly rinsed out in prior cleaning. Use of this Rug Doctor Pro Carpet Detergent in a non-Rug Doctor Pro Machine is done at the risk of the user.

Ideal for carpet cleaning in establishments where carpets need to be cleaned quickly, and be ready for traffic in a short space of time. Alternatively, use mild dish detergent mixed in a bucket with warm water (for synthetic fibers) or cold water (for wool rugs). This is highly effective for removing dirt particles before they sink in, while also remaining gentle on the rug’s fibers. C oupon code cannot be used with other coupon codes, cleaning formulas, commercial, bundled and already discounted products. Note: The final step outlined above is also applicable if you want to know how to make your shaggy rug fluffy again.