Best way to get spots out of a carpet?

> Best way to get spots out of a tan carpet?
> From experience please.
> TIA
> Lou

> Best way to get spots out of a tan carpet?

On Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:07:31 -0700, The Ranger <cuhulain> wrote:
>> Best way to get spots out of a tan carpet?
>I've used two products when my three daughter-units went through the toddler
>daze: Spot Shot and NYLAC Carpet Cleaner.
>If you want an all-purpose spot cleaner, can affort the $5.49 / can then
>Spot Shot is the product for you. It excellent. The downside is the chemical
>smell that hangs as the product dries. (Huh; I just noticed it's a product
>produced by the WD-40 company.)
>NYLAC was recommended by the carpet layer. It's my go-to when pets, kids, or
>grease get ground into the carpet. NYLAC cn be reached through their 1-800 #
>(1-800-33-NYLAC).
>The Ranger

> On Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:07:31 -0700, The Ranger <cuhulain> wrote:
>>> Best way to get spots out of a tan carpet?
>
>> I've used two products when my three daughter-units went through the toddler
>> daze: Spot Shot and NYLAC Carpet Cleaner.
>
>> If you want an all-purpose spot cleaner, can affort the $5.49 / can then
>> Spot Shot is the product for you. It excellent. The downside is the chemical
>> smell that hangs as the product dries. (Huh; I just noticed it's a product
>> produced by the WD-40 company.)
>
>> NYLAC was recommended by the carpet layer. It's my go-to when pets, kids, or
>> grease get ground into the carpet. NYLAC cn be reached through their 1-800 #
>> (1-800-33-NYLAC).
>
>> The Ranger
>
> If you really want to spot clean carpeting, you need a wet-dry vac. Use
> boiling water and/or your favorite soap, suck dry, then repeat with
> boiling water to rinse. I use one of those bissel cleanmachines and
> its luke warm water, but use boiling water when I have a tough spot.
>
> The problem with the cleaners like "spot shot" is that they leave
> behind residues which will attract dirt. It'll look clean for a few
> weeks, but the spots will return.