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Do your own carpet cleaning

Whether you're planning to sell your house, getting ready for guests or just want to brighten things up, cleaning your carpet makes your room look fresher. Save money by doing your own carpet cleaning — rent a steamer in the morning, and be back in the room that night.
Level of difficulty
2 of out 5

The basics

Steps:
4 steps
What you need:
4 items
Maintain it:
2 tasks

Trend tidbit

Men spend 16 hours a week doing housework, while women spend 27 hours, according to a study by the Institute for Social Research (ISR).

Source: ISR Panel Study of Income Dynamics

  • Eco-friendly carpet cleaning

    Clean carpet with eco-friendly cleaning solutions that don't contain perchloroethylene.

  • Guard from stains

    To increase the time between cleanings, treat your clean carpet with a stain repellent formulated for carpets.

  • Spot clean ASAP

    Keep a spray-on spot cleaner made especially for carpets in your cleaning supplies, so you can clean up dirt and spills right away.