How to REALLY clean your CARPET plus the Science of how OxiClean Removes Stains
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- čas přidán 11. 02. 2019
- We finally did it! We found a way to deep clean our 8' x 10' white carpet that has been well used by our three children and slobbery dog. Watch this video to find out what homemade solution we made to get rid of the nasty stains! Supply list below:
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10. (Most important) Good Sun to dry carpet
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Wow ,a real man ,not afraid to pull out the carpet and clean it. Amazing .bless you .
(Blushing) Thank you! Bless you as well.
The whole time I was like man what I wouldn’t do for my husband to do this ....
When u married a Virgo lol.
His wife told him to stay out there until them shits was clean
Amen! Probably not even enough of them left to form a club.
Cleaning carpets like this, is actually like a tradition here in iran, done every year before spring. But done with just water and handwashing powder for clothes, like persil. Works perfect!! Like new ;)
That’s great! If you ever make a video about it, please let me know!
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thank you for your comment, but no body really cares about Iran....jajajajajajajaj
@@SuperLocoloco69 I'm Australian, the world cares a lot about your country. I feel bad about the sanctions imposed on your country. I understand it's an Islamic country with a rich culture and strict laws, but it's unfortunate your government is vert authoritarian, especially towards women. It's a shame your people can't have more freedom of choice. Peace.
It seems to me that Iran also has a very, very long tradition of making some of the worlds most incredible carpets. There is a difference between the common household “wall to wall” carpet and the plush carpets from your county.
Great video.
Just a couple of things that might be useful for people to know...
1) this is a rug, not a piece of carpet.
They are constructed differently. A rug may be able to take the soaking that was demonstrated in the video, where as a carpet should never have the backing wet. As a professional carpet and upholstery cleaner I have seen the results of this from people using rug doctors and over wetting their carpets. This can cause the latex backing of the carpet to degrade which leads to delamination.
2) I would charge my minimum call out fee (£65 approx $80) to clean a rug this size. You wouldn’t have to spend any time doing it and it would be dry within the hour of me finishing!
I also only use pet and child safe products 😉
3) it is super important that if you try and clean a rug this way that you thoroughly flush out any cleaning agents that you use. Otherwise it can lead to premature resoiling and possible damage to the fibres.
It looked like you did a great job at flushing out the cleaning agents you used 😎
A great way to help
Speak up drying is to raise the rug off the floor and place a fan above and below it to move air around the fibres. This will dramatically reduce dry times.
Loved the video though. Keep up the good work.
All the best from the UK
Tom
You can also get carpet cleaners for $70 that you can keep for a long time and reuse.
Thanks Tom for the tips!!
Kind of you to share this 👍🏻 very important to rinse like you say or the soap residue will make it hold dirt and oil from feed etc. I use a water and vinegar rinse the hang on the kids swing set to dry 🤗
Hi Tom from the UK. I have cream thick carpet that has dust embedded into it and now looks dirty. Can I ask what UK products can use for this? Carpet cleaners haven't worked. Kind regards.
I love that you as a father are teaching and spending time with your daughter. Giving her a memory of love.
Thank you!
Hats off to him, if I would have asked my husband to do a fraction of what he did. He would just go out and purchase a new rug entirely. I on the other hand love cleaning and this certainly looks like a thorough job well done.
Lol, thank you!
salma hayder mine too lol xx
Just ask him to make a CZcams video while he does it. 🙃
Same. My husband would definitely have just put the rug at the street ☹️
😆 thats why I'm on here. Because he just wanted to but a new one 😆
I had it in my head to clean my carpet in a similar manner... great to see you do it and it works.
I didn’t use the glass cleaner in my mix... now a new subscriber
Do this in the UK and it will take you at least 4 months to dry it outside, in between the rain :o)
ggj666 haha, I can imagine. You’ll need some good fans!
Due to the fog, it might be a little difficult to find your way from the front door to where you left the carpet. 🤔
😂😂😂8 mths in Canada
Same here from north east of USA
5 minutes here in Australia 😂😂😂 one of my favourite jobs!!!
Thank you! I have been looking at my dirty living room rug for weeks. It stinks. I can’t wait to follow your video and get it cleaned. Awesome you explained the icy clean!!! Thank you!
My pleasure! Let me know how it goes! I also recently released a second video cleaning the same rug comparing a few different methods. czcams.com/video/HzHwarjdW4E/video.html
Thanks for the video. I found it to be very meaningful and educational. I particularly appreciate the science lesson about OxiClean at the end. I wish I had some of your energy!
Thank you so much! It's the high school physics teacher in me =)
Recommendation, buy an extra bucket and drill holes into the bottom. Place it on top of your carpet, make your mix in another bucket, then simply pour it into the one with holes and quickly pick it up and it basically is like a watering can. Makes it so much easier to disperse the solution all over without missing spots.
Wow! Awesome idea!! I'll definitely try that next time!
you can also use a garden watering can
Great job! And with the science lesson at the end you can’t go wrong so you definitely got me thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is how we clean carpets and rugs in eastern europe. You clean them with detergent and water. It is such an enjoyment. We do it for every season so four times a year and no shoes inside the house.
Haha... That’s great!! Where in Eastern Europe?
All the way. In Bulgaria,Turkey, Greece, Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo, Moldova, Croatia etc.
Wow cool!! I’ve been to Turkey and Greece but would love to visit the rest! In fact, I had a trip tentatively planned for this summer to visit but we all know how that went. Have a great day and stay safe over there!
The BEST demonstration of how to clean a dirty carpet. Mine is exactly the colors of yours. I’m excited to do this. Wish I saw this earlier before I didn’t a whole lot of money on carpet cleaning that didn’t really work. Thanks for showing me this!
Thanks! Let me know how it goes! I made a second video on the same carpet a year later if you're interested. czcams.com/video/HzHwarjdW4E/video.html Have a great day!
I would definitely try this if I had a rug. Inexpensive and effective. Awesome job. BTW I love your voice.
Vontique87 thank you!
Excellent video! Again the science at the ends of your videos makes it interesting for me. Now, I'll have to get a few kids and a dog so I can try this one out.
David thanks! Haha I can loan a dog and some kids if you want to try. Lol
I have the same rug so this tutorial is even more helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
That rug looks amazingly clean! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks! My pleasure!
Wish my husband cared about thorough cleaning things.
Lol. I'm the clean one in our house.
My husband is the one who mostly clean the house too lol
Handz for Hire Lucky woman! 😊
tarshia baker He’s a keeper! ☺️
If I don't clean it, it won't E-VER get cleaned. And if I don't cook it, we don't eat and if I don't launder it, there are no clean clothes (sigh). And they say women are high maintenance!
I’ve been in the carpet cleaning business for 25+ years saturating the backing of the carpet with that much water will ruin it . I’d have it done in less than 1hr in place in your living room NO WETTING of the BACKING with a full dry time of 4-6 hrs .
If you have never wet a rug you have never cleaned a rug! Pet stains go all the way to the backing so rugs need to be washed all around.Only wall to wall can not be cleaned.
Rosalina Ayala neither the comment by A Jr nor the guy posting the video said anything about pet stains. Normal cleaning of the rug can be performed as stated by A Jr. pet stains need to be extracted via saturation and deep extraction.
Cheaper to I bet.
Advanced Carpet Cleaning soaks a rug waaaaaay more than this? czcams.com/video/nJrrgiZ4Pfw/video.html
@@paulmichael5633 You're thinking of the "rugs". They don't have a backing like "carpet" and so are cleaned differently.
I own carpet cleaning company and i mix a soap and citrus consentraded orange and mix it both. The citrus tskes off almost every stain and then i use my truck mount machine with steam clean & the smell satys for almost a week.
pacsoul Pavon thanks for sharing your methods!
kiks lilo that’s great! Let me know how it goes!! Best of luck!!
pacsoul Pavon hiya l have an oriental carpet that our dog hadfrequently peel and pooped on one corner,Weve cleaned with all kinds of stuff but it still feels wet and sticky after all this time,Do you know how l can get rid of stickyness ? Tia
Thanks I will be trying this
Good job. I’m going to try
I have been trying to figure what to do with my carpet. I was just playing with the idea of throwing it away and buying a new one even though this one was quite expensive. I will definitely give this a try before taking the final step of dumping it. Thanks! Great video!
Simply Dee I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Please let me know how it goes! On a side note, please don’t use OxiClean if your expensive carpet is wool. If it is then just leave the OxiClean out. If it’s not wool then go for it!
Hey Dee, his video is great. But, if you don't tackle the project, take it to a professional carpet cleaner. It'll be far, far less than replacing it.
When you started vacuuming without the attachment I was definitely rolling my eyes a bit. lol glad you remembered it!
Lol, we all have our moments.
i have the same exact rug! ty!! i bought it for 30 dollars today !! it has some high traffic in the center area, and i was wondering how to clean it. it looks exactly like yours before! i will try this! 👍
Brianna Kaye awesome! Let me know how it goes!
It looks beautiful. Good job!
Thank you! 😊
Breaking it down each thing is always best for me lol. Thank you!!
You are welcome! I actually just released a video cleaning the same carpet 14 months later. My homemade solution is better explained in the description of the video. czcams.com/video/HzHwarjdW4E/video.html Thanks for watching!
This is the funnest I have seen in a long time! As a 35 year carpet cleaner /owner I would have taken the rug to my shop cleaned, dried and returned it the next day, for only $65.00. Fun video, but way to much work and way to hard on the area rug, being that wet for that long the backing will brake down and the rug with become a rag. Do Not do this with a wool rug!
He was having fun with it and Oxy-Clean is a great product.
As I was watching this I came to the conclusion taking it to the clearer is a more realistic approach
Where do u bring such a big rug to be cleaned?
Almost any carpet cleaning services have area rug cleaning. Use Mr. GOOGLE. LOL
@@michaelairton2722 - shoot i got to estimated both over $200 for a 3x8 runner. Don't know if it wool.
Why did I buy 2 litre of solution from the hire company 24euro plus VAT that did very little to lift the stains - I watched this video, got a scrubbing brush, elbow grease and the beige carpet is like new - thanks for the tip.
BArry Alistair glad to hear it helped!!
Nice break down...Love the science lesson!!
Thanks!
Great job! Not everyone has the money to hire a carpet cleaner. My carpet is old, it was here when I moved in almost 6 years ago. My cat got sick on the rug a few weeks ago and my daughter reached for a bottle of spray cleaner which had oxy in it. She left it sit and when she cleaned it , I had a bright spot on my carpet. I went and bought more bottles and put it in a sprayer, and then I ran my Bissel over it. My carpets look brand new!
That’s great! Oxi is a great product. I’m glad it worked well for you! I did a follow up video on the same rug where I used a Hoover carpet cleaning vacuum with standard solution and my custom solution. I’m sure you can guess which worked better. Lol. czcams.com/video/HzHwarjdW4E/video.html
Handz for Hire wow that was amazing! Is it safe to put in the machine though? I had a “ friend” who put different soap in my machine and it ruined it. I had to replace some parts on it and ended up buying a new machine. I adamant that no one would ever use my machine again lol. I am definitely gonna try your recipe though.
@@sapphirerain70 I think my rug would do okay in the machine, but it's too big to fit. If I could fit it in the washer, I'd probably use normal laundry detergent with oxiclean. When you try it, please let me know how it goes!
Great video , thank you!
Thanks and you're welcome!
Wow this was so satisfying thanks for sharing you're idea I'm gonna try it
Thanks for watching! Let me know how it goes!
If it didn’t work you should still post it because we still want to know what works and doesn’t work. So we don’t make the same mistake in future
I call that a rug. Carpet is wall to wall. But kudos! You made a great discovery and saved big money!
I used a floor scrubber with 2 roating heads too clean the carpet was alot easyier. (I got mine at thrift store for $5.00) also when dry Scotch quard the carpet really well. It will stay cleaner longer.
That is truly good advice. Says me who bought a $249.00 Shark. However I do buy a lot of stuff second hand. Goodwill is a great way to go.
That is what I call working real hard. I am going to try this.
I hope it goes well for you! Have a great day!
I use my power washer. Works great
Don't give up on this Channel!
Had to laugh a little. That is the same carpet I have and I am trying to clean. It's too cold to do this right now in WI, but I will try to spot clean with this mixture. Thanks for the vid.
Autumn Smith that’s great! Good luck and let me know how it goes.
You need to use a garden hose with a spray nozzle and spray the carpet down with clear water. This will remove excess dirt and soap build up, which will cause you carpet to get dirty more quickly. It is a good idea to do the backside of the carpet too.
o xi is the best I use for a of things awesome thanks dude!!
Awesome! You're welcome!
We use the liquid Oxy in our shampooer. Works amazing and smells amazing.
That's a great idea!
Where did you find liquid oxy at? Didn't even know they made it in liquid form.
Great work. That’s a lot of work.
Thanks!
Cool video, I really liked that you explained how oxiclean works at the end.
Thanks, RichHomie Tom!
Great video and loved how you included your daughter way to go Dad
Thanks 👍
That have come out brilliantly. Looks as new. I would of cleaned the back first then turn the rug over and do exactly what you did here. X
Thanks Cheryl! You're right. I did vacuum the back first, but didn't film it. I recently made a follow-up video on the same rug if you want to check it out. czcams.com/video/HzHwarjdW4E/video.html Have a great day!!
For all that effort and mess, I would recommend taking it to a professional rug cleaning place. White carpets have to be the most impractical color for anything other than out-of-the-way decoration. I have found that for darker, shorter nap carpet, a spray of stain remover and a damp mop will take out stains. Let the stain remover sit for about five minutes, spray again, and mop well. Rinse the mop and go over it again a couple of times.
Baby wipes work great on ground in ( dried) & greasy stains.
This reminds me of how my mom washes our rugs including the bathroom rugs. Soap, water and a good hand brush.
Awesome!
Great job, great man 👍🏼
Eva Azevedo thank you!
Dry it with fans next time. The longer it takes to dry will cause alkaline browning. Also if you do get browning just mist it with white vinegar, this will neutralize the ph level and clear the browning. Just thought I’d share some knowledge here. Your video was great and spot on(no pun intended). Thanks , I hope this comment is not over stepping my boundaries here, just being helpful. Keep the videos coming. :)
Washington Pro Carpet Cleaning thank you so much for your response! Comments like yours are always welcome! I did underestimate the drying time, so I appreciate the tips and will certainly use them in the future!
Omg I washed my rug a while back and it turned brown lmao I though I didn’t wash it good and that the dirt just rose up thank you so much
You clean tha carpet realky well but there is an easy r way. Good job.
Isabel Hernandez thanks!
Woah that’s determination. I think I will hire someone or would just buy a new one unless was very expensive
Haha, not a terrible recommendation, but it wasn't too bad. To be honest, the hardest part was filming while I was doing it. Lol. Have a great day!
What'd you use as a pole scrubber? I didn't see it listed in supplies.
Well done on this video. Love the editing. I was just trying to get some spring cleaning ideas and I ended up with a chemistry lesson! Lots of laughs and a job well done!!!
Thank you very much!!
That’s A Lot of work!
Builds character! Lol.
Great video. I have actually power hosed mine before. : )
Thanks!
I love Oxi Clean Odor Blaster, I just used it to clean my couches, mind you, I'm actually able to remove the covers and throw them in the washer, either way one of the cushion covers had a spot on it and now it's gone. Plus, it really does take away the awful smell on bed sheets, blankets, pillows or whatever needs it. I always have a tub of it in my laundry room. That stuff is amazing!
Nice! I agree! It's a great and versatile product. Have a wonderful day!
"The dirt really mingles with fibers" 🤣 that made the video worth it
Great job!
Thanks!
If the foaming is a problem, fill the bucket with water first when making up the cleaning solution. Then add the other ingredients, stirring gently to mix. Also, be VERY SURE the attachments for your shop vac are clean, or they will leave streaks on the rug. The rug will dry faster if you get it up off the ground, and drape it over something like saw horses or even the backs of furniture. Allowing the air to move under and around the rug will help it dry more evenly and quickly.
Thank you for the great tips!
You also needed to add 91 percent alcohol! Dawn platinum, alcohol picks up tar shoe polish etc. Used in detailing cars and use a shop vac just a small one will do.
Thank you for the tip! I'll add that to the cocktail next time.
One of the tips I love to share with others when it’s needed. Oxiclean without fragrance or added chemicals can do wonders in the home and lifestyle.
Great tip!
Back in the day my father used to pull the mattress and box spring out and use boric acid and hot soapy water. He would scrub each side and let them sit in the sun. Good idea.
Very nice!
Nice work!
Thanks!
Call a decent owner operated carpet cleaning outfit, like mine... lay out ALL your rugs on the driveway and they can be hot water extracted with proper cleaning solutions and techniques for like $150.
Also the steam and massive, gas powered truckmount blower will leave them nearly dry before you can say, "What is my time worth?".
I know I sound lazy but that is what I was thinking. I wouldn't want to waste a sunny day (it is pouring rain right now) on cleaning a carpet when I can get a professional to do it for me. BUT he wanted to do so more power to him.
Yea true but his way saved him $150 and not that much hard work for a medium sized rug
Love this video. The drying part takes forever! Should have done this with the 100 degree Texas summer weather instead of waiting for fall. Lol. I am subscribing because you used Anchor Man quotes as well as great music that inspires me to clean. 👍
Thanks so much! I figured why not have fun with it. Lol. Yes, the drying is the toughest part!
Use fans if possible
I'll try this today. In the middle of July in texas with 102° lol
Interesting video
2:39 This just takes me to Casery Neistat Videos when he is on his electric skateboard. Classic song.
I know! I miss his daily uploads. Lol. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video. I have a carpet that was heading to the dump. However, I'm going to give this a method a try. Also how hot of a day was it?
Great! Good luck! I made this video in February in Florida, so it it was high 60s, low 70s. I also made a follow-up video on the same rug a year later. czcams.com/video/HzHwarjdW4E/video.html Let me know how it goes!
wow a lot of work! worth it in the end - impossible for me though - I live in a flat in UK......
Thanks! It does take some time, but I only do it once a year. I can imagine this would be tough in a flat in the UK, but maybe you can use the solution for some spot cleaning. Have a great day!
Nice to see you learned a few things from casey.
Haha, you noticed! I am a big fan of Casey's vlog style and you can see his influences in my videos. I wish Casey would make more videos again, but I understand that his NYC schedule and lifestyle almost destroyed him and his family. Thanks for checking in!
Looks like hard work but worth it for a nice rug... good job
Thanks!
Watched 5 different videos and this is the best one! Could I line dry a rug or will it crease? Because it's already cold ❄️ in Michigan 🤦🏽♀️😭
Thanks! Line drying isn't a bad idea. Perhaps you can hang something over the line first (like a towel or blanket) so pressure of the line from the wet rug is more distributed over a larger area? Let me know how it goes! We've been having our cool mornings down here in Florida (65F) 😂 I'm sure that's not your idea of cold.
Honestly I took my rug that was about this size to a nice laundromat and it has XL washer and dryers and dry without heat and they come out brand new and smell amazing!
Jasmine Escobar Perry interesting idea. I’d be willing to try but this rug is pretty big (8’x10’) and rigid. I’m not sure it would even fit in a XL washer. Lol. It’s been a little over a year since I made the video though and the carpet is ready for a good cleaning again! Hmmmm
Handz for Hire my rug is the same size! I live in Houston so idk if it’s a Houston thing but we have massive washer and dryers in our laundromats!
Jasmine Escobar Perry good to know! Have a great day!
The first scrub brush looks like its designed to hook a hose up to and if it is then... is there any reason you didnt hook the hose up to that first scrub brush?
what if you rolled it from one side to the other? Would it have compressed and drained excess water from the carpet and then run out the open end?
Good job! Watched some pros on this and this and they use a wet vac (extractor) and electric scrubbers but really yours seems just like a home made version!! They use a steamer too. But you really did great!
Lori Olson thanks so much!
great video, can oxi clean clean cuffs and hem on a red jacket without colour damage and then throwing to washing machine
Thanks! Great question, and OxiClean is safe on colors. It is chlorine free which is the chemical that normally does damage to color on clothing. Good luck!
👍 Peroxide works well to bleach out the white while in the sunlight. A condescend shop light, not led, also works well too. (Also I recommend a cheap 2gal pump sprayer)
Watching it is a therapy
Glad you enjoyed!
I would love to try this, yes it takes work but a rug shampooer never gets it this clean as the solution stays in it. Keeps a perfectly good rug out of the landfills as well.
Totally agree! Thank you! I made another video on the same rug a year later comparing a rug shampooer to this technique. Here's a link if you haven't seen it... czcams.com/video/HzHwarjdW4E/video.html Have a great day!!
When every comment is a critique 🙄🙄🙄
Sometimes you want a deeper clean than the bissel, and this is probably done once a year so calm down y'all- jeez
Rachel Barnhouse exactly lol! We did the carpet 9 months ago and it still looks great! The family was just playing on it last night. Thanks for watching and the support!
Because most people would rather overthink and do nothing, all the while criticizing those of us that DO. In the era of google everyone has a online PHD. Or as Dave Ramsey says, a PhD in DUMB
Oxi Clean works. PERIOD. You can add other ingredients to make it even more effective.
bikeit 32 I can tell you likely don’t restore anything from your narrow focus on value...
bikeit 32 I rebuild cars. It’s obvious we have different skills and priorities. I don’t buy crap just to toss it away and buy another. But to each his own
@bikeit 32 lol at the thinking a rug costs $50 😂. I can only assume you don't work hard for your money or you've been giving everything in life, we all don't have that luxury. Thank your parents
I actually use that oxiclean all the time in my clothes. It really works wonders. Used it since I was a kid and I have never had a bad experience with it.
Awesome!
In my country Philippines, in washing our clothes we separates white fabrics from colored ones. Then we soak our white clothes or any white laundry with laundry detergent n bleach for few minutes.
Great video
Thanks!
Your DIY carpet cleaning is killing me!!!!😂🤣😂🤣
Lol I'm glad you enjoyed!
Is this installed carpet or a rug? Reinstalling carpet is a chore unless you have the equipment to stretch it?
Great 👍 vid , love this technique, the carpet came out beautifully!!!
Thank you!
Handz for Hire “Your Welcome!”
Great video; one question: why Glass Cleaner?
Thanks! I include it because it has ammonia which is a great stain remover. Have a great day!
Pretty much EXACTLY what the professional carpet cleaning guys say NOT to do, ie never use Vinegar, don't scrub the carpet as it damages the fibers, and don't super saturate the carpet as you'll probably damage the underlay. An ingredient THEY tend to use in their mixture is 90+ percent Rubbing Alcohol. For drying, use a wet/dry shop vac to soak up the solution without scrubbing. Also, don't use excessive dish soap as you'll end up with a foamy mess which is harder to extract. In this case, less is more.
At any rate, it's your carpet so do whatever the hell you like.
good video, mate.
Thanks!
Looks good. One lady demonstrated her cleaning outside on a table and she left it outside for 3 days to dry in heat. Can you use it on dark carpet?
Thanks! Oxyclean is color safe, so I don't see why not! Have a great day!
I would use a pressure washer, works great, gets rugs Clean...plus less work, hang vertically, dry in the sun, or in a hot garage.
Yes, I pressure washed some area rugs at the car wash 25 years ago and they looked like brand new, even the outside rug by the front door. They even have heavy duty clamps at the carwash. You can then throw them in the back of the truck to bring home. For large rugs like this I've also used the driveway. The pressure washer is definitely a much faster and deeper clean.
I sorta do this, I put my carpet out in the driveway before it rains, covering it with baking soda. The rain and baking soda does most of the work. When its finished raining, I let it sit and let some of the water run off, then move it over on the driveway and keep doing that until its dry. I use baking soda as it cleans and deodorizer and I don't have residue on the carpet.
Nice!
This is the way a local rig company cleans carpet in house . Watched the process.my suggestion don't put plastic under the rig.water hose a sponge mop with a rounded sponge and not square.you just need to turn the rug over a couple times to let sun dry it.worked for me and I have three dogs.
Can this work on rubber front entrance mats , or would you recommend it ?!? Jus asking since I got a rubber front entrance mat thats constantly being urinated by our dog .. thx
I imagine so!
I recommend a few adjustments to what you do with this. First I would wet the rug first before you put you mix on that way you don't have to do that later, second I would suggest you get a curved squeegee to push more of the water at a time and lastly I wouldn't worry much about the tarp just lay it down then put your carpet on top of it that's it. Other than that this is pretty much how I clean my rugs and will be doing once I get my business up and running here shortly.
Edit:. Also you can use a leaf blower to help dry it quicker you would just need to elevate the carpet a little to do so.
Awesome! Thank you for all the tips. I'll have to try on the next round.
@@HandzforHire no problem. I learned some of those from professionals and especially since I'm starting small I have to use some old school methods to do so
@@justinchimento5654 cool. Good luck to you!
@@HandzforHire Thanks appreciate it much
Would you recommend using Oxiclean in a carpet cleaner instead of the the various carpet cleaning solutions?
Hi David, I actually just published another video cleaning the same carpet with various methods; one of which is using Oxiclean in a carpet cleaner. czcams.com/video/HzHwarjdW4E/video.html
@@HandzforHire OMG! I'm so excited to see this. Thank you!
davidhunternyc thanks! I hope you like it.
So question is...Do you need the other 2 products to help clean the rug...?