Don't be afraid to ask around about carpet cleaning services. Friends, co-workers, neighbors and even real estate agents and carpet companies in your area can be a great source of references for companies to use and companies to avoid.

Did you know that 99 percent of all stains that hit your floor can be cleaned up successfully with just one type of cleaning product if you get to that stay before it has set? The longer a stain sits on your carpet, the more time it has to react to the chemicals in the carpet and set.

When carpeting cleaning, there are many different products available to you to clean with. You should always start with the mildest product you can find and work your way up. You should not use harsh chemical cleaning agents unless you really have to do so. If you do, rinse them thoroughly.