Q:I use throw rugs in high traffic areas to save the carpet but I am forever having to reposition them. Each step moves them just slightly and at the end of the day, they're out of position.

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Q:I accidentally spilled a little tung oil on a carpet this morning (stubborn cap = messy opening). Knowing that oil finishes can spontaneously combust, what is the safest way for me to clean the spill?Not much was spilled - possibly two teaspoons worth. I absorbed as much as I could with paper towels, and the rest got absorbed by the carpet.

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Q:What kind of lotion does cleaning company use to clean the carpet? Will it do harm to human health?

Carpet shampoo and carpet cleaner; pure blanket is more precious which cleaned by plants' acid-base; all alcohol aromatic substances in some corrosive cleaning please bring rubber gloves

Q:I was hoovering today and I took a closer look at the carpet when I realised my carpet is full of little white cm long bugs. I searched on google and they are saying it is carpet bettle larve. But looki g at the pictures of these beetle larve they look nothing like them. To give you a picture they are pure white cilinder shapes that have a sort of tuft on each end. They are a cm long and I'd expect a mm in diameter. Please help

Carpet Beetles really are a not unusual pest. We continue to receive many calls us about this insect and that we see an upward trend inside their appearance in homes and businesses. Though these insects can do injury to fabric, they could be a pest in food items too. Carpet beetles occur naturally outdoors are available into buildings after that. They may enter through improperly sealed or improperly screened windows and doors or through other cracks or crevices, but because of their small size, keeping them out completely is tough.

Q:How do I get my rug cleaned?

Vacuum your rug on both sides of the same to its original position. Then you can hang the rug and beat all the remaining dirt and dust.

Q:For the record, I didn't want this rug...I told my husband anything that says quot;do not add waterquot; was a bad idea with young kids in the house....but here we are....So I know you're not supposed to use water on sisal (natural fiber/grass) rugs, but merely quot;blottingquot; as per the directions does not leave me with a clean, sanatized feeling. I generally use water and hydrogen peroxide to clean my carpets (I avoid chemical cleaners whenever I can), but how can I at least freshen up the area until enough time has passed that I'm not screaming quot;don't sit/crawl there!quot; Is baking soda an option?

My only suggestion - make your husband responsible for this problem immediately, and walk away. You did not want the rug for just this reason, and any move for you to take responsibility means you buy into the idea that this was an appropriate purchase. Stick to your guns, call him or text him and let him know his fabulous rug has experienced just the thing you knew would happen, and just drop it in his lap. The minute he brought it into the house, he took responsibility for whatever happened next- so don't do it for him. At all. This isn't just about the rug, of course- it's about power and who makes the decisions. If he wants to make them, it's up to him to do whatever it takes to follow through. Not your job, and it wasn't a joint decision made with your input. Call him, let him know he has a problem, and walk away. Not one paper towel- I'm not kidding. Or you will own the #$% rug and the blame for the spot your cleaning efforts make.

Q:I have a very large area rug. It has lots of browns blacks. I want to lighten it sum how dye a medium-dark blue. But I may have to dye black. I like the rug it just doesn't go with my sons room decor. Please Help. Any information is appreciated. Thanks!

You MIGHT be able to. First you have to determine what it is made of. If it is 100% wool, cotton or nylon, these fibers will all accept dyes. However, most area rugs are acrylic, polyester or olefin fibers and will NOT absorb dye. They are essentially plastic and are colored during manufacturing useing noxious chemical dyes that you could not use. If you can determine that it is made of a dye-absorbing fiber, you can rent a small sprayer and air compressor from a tool rental place and use good aniline dye (not Rit dye that goes in the washer). You can buy this dye at hobby stores like Joanns and Michaels. You would have to do the job outdoors , preferably in your yard or driveway, with a painters disposable tarp underneath. Follow directions with the spray gun and spray it with even strokes. My mom dyed a couple of rugs we had this way when I was younger. I will warn you that the results may not be exactly what you want. Black will likely turn out grey -- it is hard to get a deep consistent tone this way. It really might be better to sell it on Craigslist and then use the money to buy a new one that matches.

Q:Hello,my roomate had are carpets cleaned with a Kirby Sentria Vacuum last night. I was gone when it happend or else I would have asked more about the chemical they were using to clean it. Does anyone know if it is toxic?Thanks in advance!

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Q:I am trying to find a practical solution to carpeting my basement with pets and kids in the house. I was looking at carpet tile because I can just replace a worn or stained piece. Has anyone here used carpet tile? What brand did you buy and how did it hold up? Can this be easily installed or do I need a pro? Any tips?

i use it also. i got mine from sears , it is the self stick. works great. i would buy xtra amt.

Q:How do you get black nail polish out of beige carpet?

It can be done...but it will require effort with some of the methods mentioned. One product removed it easily enough: brake fluid cleaner....but like anything, you want to test an inconspicuous spot before using anything so as to not ruin your carpet.