These detergent residues can cause an increased re-soiling and re-appearance of stains and spots on the floor. After a spot test (more on that below), here’s the best way to clean wool rugs, shag rugs, and even mats. Ideal for use around the home or housekeeping departments Its so easy to use, applied by hand with no specialist skills or equipment required.

Unfortunately although I have a good quality carpet washer it was unable to suck up much of the water from the carpets leading to me having to dry them by hand to absorb the dirty water. It left a neutral smell in the air, and since the liquid is highly concentrated, you only need a capful per tank of water in your machine – which, we’re afraid, does need to be a VAX.The results were indeed better with the former, but that may be partly because the machine itself is impressive.

Weekly vacuuming, more if it’s a heavy traffic area, should be a great place for most homeowners to start.We tried it out with the impressive new VAX Platinum machine and found the liquid easy to use and potent enough to do the job well on both carpets (including more delicate carpets such as wool) and upholstery. Whether you’re using a new cleaning product or a natural method, it’s wise to test it on a small area first. BISSELL carpet cleaners clean deeply, thoroughly and extensively down into the fibres of your carpet or rug. The Rug Doctor Pro Quick Dry Carpet cleaner has a special formulation to obtain fast-drying capabilities from your Rug Doctor Quick Dry Carpet Machine. Whether it’s a fresh stain or one that’s dried over time, Vanish carpet cleaners can remove those stubborn stains that you thought were there for good.