Then, launder using the hottest water that is safe for the garment. When the great outdoors meets up with your carpets Carpets hold odors and up to a pound of dirt per square foot. Sherri Gahring, textiles and apparel specialist with the University of Minnesota Extension Service, says cleaning a carpet can add years of life because dirt particles can cause carpet fibers to wear and colors to dull. The edges of dry soil can even cut carpet fibers, she adds. Clean carpet spills promptly before they set, Gahring advises.
Carpet stain removers are safe for most carpet types.
She reminds homeowners to use only products formulated for carpets and to follow all label directions.