Blot up the excess moisture. Carpet Cleaning Choices between a home cleaning method or professional cleaning will depend upon the requirements of the particular situation, the amount of money, time, effort, skill, and equipment available. Dry methods include dry-cleaning chemicals in an absorbent material that are applied to the carpet and vacuumed. Although this method does the least damage to the carpet, it generally does not provide deep cleaning. One problem with some steam machines rented from grocery stores is that they often put too much water into the carpet that can cause damage, such as excess moisture that causes mildew growth.
Professional cleaners use a variety of wet and dry methods similar to home cleaning methods.
Steam cleaning by professional carpet cleaners is less likely to damage carpet because more powerful machines are used. Steam cleaning is often used to clean carpets that are very soiled. Before choosing a professional cleaner, check with a carpet retailer for names of reputable companies. Friends and neighbors who have had their carpet cleaned professionally are another source for recommendations. How to clean up chewing gum Put ice in a plastic bag and then put the plastic bag on the chewing gum to harden.