Entries Categorized as 'old rugs'

Should I scotch guard 13 year old carpet?

Date March 9, 2010

For carpet that is 13 years old is it really worth using scotch guard. I have always been told on on new carpet. If used on older carpet you are just scotch guarding in the existing stains.

Can I install new carpet & pad over old carpet glue on concrete?

Date March 2, 2010

The current carpet in our basement room has no carpet pad. It is dated so we are looking to purchase some new carpet for this room. The current carpet was glued down. Do I need to take up all of the carpet glue before installing a new carpet with pad? Or will the pad simply [...]

What is the best way to remove cat/dog urine stains from cement slab? Very bad odors after removing old carpet

Date February 19, 2010

Moved into house that had dogs and cats that did what they wanted for 15 years - had carpet cleaned, but odors penetrated to cement slab

Can i do something to old carpet instead of replacing it?

Date February 12, 2010

I’m buying a house and i’m really cheap. The carpet is in good condition, but it is sooo ugly. I was wondering if u can put bleach in the steam cleaner and bleach it lighter color? Or if there is anything else i can do with ugly colored carpet? thanks

How do I clean wood flooring after I’ve removed old carpet on top of it??

Date February 6, 2010

We’ve been in out house about a year now & I wanted to take the carpet out of my daughter’s room & put in wood flooring. When we ripped up the carpet…lo and behold there was wood flooring under there already. It looks like it’s in good shape for the most part, but [...]

What are some creative ways to recycle or reuse items around the home? IE: milk jugs,tires,old carpet?

Date January 31, 2010

A friend already suggested one thing I could do with the old carpet by making scratching post for our cats. Can you think of anything else?

is there a safe way to clean an old carpet?

Date January 26, 2010

I have a puppy that has had alot of accidents in the house so needless to say it smells like shit…..the house was built in like the 70’s so the carpet is really torn up and im worried that if i shampoo it it will damge the carpet more..is there any other way to get [...]

How do I remove a 3 day old carpet stain?

Date January 20, 2010

I spilt coffee on my beige carpet at home, I did my best to clean it at the time but I failed and I was wondering how to remove it? I’m slightly desperate as the stain looks hideous!

Can my landlord sue me for 15 year old carpet?

Date January 15, 2010

Can I be sued for the replacement cost of 15 year old carpet for "damages" that are allegedly more than normal wear and tear? From what I understand, you can only be sued for the value of the used carpet and carpet loses its value after 7 years.

manual or some help on a old singer carpet cleaner?

Date January 9, 2010

I have an old singer carpet cleaner and can not find online who to use it. Any one know?