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To discourage mildew and odors, rinse with a solution of two tablespoons bleach to one gallon water. Or you may find it more convenient to have it done professionally each time special cleaning is needed, rather than doing it yourself. Cleaning Tips Pretest so cleaning problems will not develop during cleaning or after the carpet or rug is cleaned. Not all products can be safely used on all fibers and dyes. The face yarns of a carpet can be dyed by many different dye processes using a wide range of dyes.