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[SilleeMee]

I use Groupon dot com to find local carpet cleaning companies near me. Groupon lists pro services and many offer special discounts offered by location (your city). You just choose a company then choose the deal they offer (usually by number of rooms or by sq.ft.) and then pay with a cc. You'll get a voucher and from that you can call the carpet cleaners to set up your appointment by calling the number posted on your voucher. Eeezee-peezee.

[Pooky1]

We have a light color rug in the bedroom I have spilled and stained it many times. The best thing I have tried if you just want to get stains but not to clean the whole rug.I put some oxi clean in warm water and with a small brush or a face cloth dip it in and rub the area. It comes clean with very little effort. If it doesn't come right up let it sit a little bit and repeat. Good luck. I know you asked about steam mops but I figured I would offer you my suggestion.

[SouthernBee]

I appreciate everyone taking the time to respond and suggestions.

I used the Resolve long handle moping stick.The Resolve carpet cleaner was sold out and decided to use a new tide product that had Oxiclean in it.

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After photos: Will try later. Having trouble with after photo's.

[SouthernBee]

Trying to post photos of my cleaned carpet. You can see a shadow of the stain but the room looks to me much better until I can do something else.

[SilleeMee]

@SouthernBee 

Resolve also makes a moist powder that you sprinkle onto carpet then take a broom and work the powder down into the fibers. I let it sit overnight and vacuum the next day. I was amazed how much cleaner my carpet looked after that. I keep it onhand for accidents.

It says it's for pet stains but it works on any kind of dirty stain.

[SouthernBee]

@SilleeMee : Thank you. Will look for the resolve powder.

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@SilleeMee wrote:

@SouthernBee 

Resolve also makes a moist powder that you sprinkle onto carpet then take a broom and work the powder down into the fibers. I let it sit overnight and vacuum the next day. I was amazed how much cleaner my carpet looked after that. I keep it onhand for accidents.

It says it's for pet stains but it works on any kind of dirty stain.

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[Trailrun23]

Depending upon how long the stains have been there and the age of the carpet, it would prob be best to hire a professional to clean the whole room, or replace the carpet. I have never had much luck removing stains with a steam cleaner; they do sanitize, but aren't really designed for stain removal.

[haddon9]

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@mimomof4 wrote:

@SouthernBee Carpet cleaners can be rented at grocery and hardware stores.

Also there is a small handheld one which can be purchased - Hoover Portable or Bissle Little Green.  Both are for smaller jobs which may suit your needs.

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I would do one of these ...either rent a real heavy duty carpet cleaning machine, get one of those Bissell spot carpet cleaners, or hire a professional to come out and have it done.

I would skip a steam mop.