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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Gooey Slime in Carpet    —Mesa, AZ

"I am hoping someone has a good suggestion for getting slime out of carpet. My sons squeezey ball burst in the toy ba..."

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I'd be concerned about the nature of the slime...some stuff is sold (in those squeezy things) that is not non-toxic. I'd be making sure it was not a danger. Do you h...

I'm not sure what the slime is made of, but if it left a greasy residue try some regular dish soap to get the greasy-ness out. If the hot pink dye from the slime stai...

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Q: When Can I Rent a Steam Cleaner?    —Loveland, OH

"We have a brand new ho use and 3 kids. I'm trying to keep my carpet nice and new, but every time spot is driving me c..."

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We bought an inexpensive Bissell - the cheapest one at wal-mart; I didn't want to rent one because you just don't know where they have been, or what people were cleani...

I don't know where you are, but there is a Jubilee store here in Monroe on (Cin-Dayton rd.) They were renting them for $20.00 , I think for 24 hours, Good Luck, I am d...

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Q: Dyson or Oreck - Buying New Vacuum    —Mingo, IA

"I am looking to buy a new vacuum. I am feed up with the cheap Wal Mart vacuums and have saved my money to buy a nice..."

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I think you will be very happy with either one. I had an Oreck for a little over 10 years and really did love it. It died a few months ago and I bought the Dyson Ani...

I know you don't want to spend more than $500 but, have you heard of a Rainbow? They are great vacuum and decrease the dust in the air and truly clean your home!! ...

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Q: My 4Yr Old Dumped Elmers Glue All over Carpet!!    —South Bend, IN

"First off, I didn't even know we owned a bottle of Elmers Glue... now its all over my carpet, his bag, and then he to..."

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Elmer's glue should come off with a little soap and warm water. You may actually want to let it dry first for the carpet and "scrap/pick" off as much as you can. For...

plenty of hot water, it might take a while, but it will all come out. In case of crayon on carpeting, makeup, stickers on things that they shouldn't be on, mild c...

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Q: My Dining Floor Is a Mess! Baby Spills All in Carpet and I Need a Solution ASAP!    —Costa Mesa, CA

"I need advice in how to deal with my dining carpet floor getting dirty day by day. I try to clean after my baby throw..."

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We have a large clear plastic tarp that we got at a fabric store (Joann's), believe it or not. The nice thing about going there is that you can have it cut to size. ...

I know you can buy a mess mat (thats not what its called) it collects food on the ground at Babys R us and goes under a high chair. Check that out. You could also buy ...

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Q: Need to Get My Carpets Clean    —Saint Paul, MN

"Does anyone know of a good carpet cleaning product? There seems to be a lot out there, but I don't want to spend a lo..."

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According to Consumer Reports, the only professional carpet cleaners they recommend is Stanley Steamer. FYI, was told by a Coit agent that I could do just as well as ...

really great company called....AVALON....decent prices-great job-go anywheres....

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Q: Housekeeping and Carpet Cleaning Referrals    —Irvine, CA

"Hi Everyone, I live in Irvine and am in need of a good housekeeper that could clean our house on a weekly basis - als..."

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Hi P., how are you, i can help you with the carpet cleaning. I live in Laguna Hills, we have been using a family owned company for years, we use him at our home and o...

I live in Newport Beach & i also am looking for someone to help me to organise what I have left to do, but I have not had any luck, maybe you could try merry maids, bu...

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Q: Shopping for New Vacuum Cleaner    —Annandale, VA

"Need suggestions for a vacuum. Bagless or with bags. Only preference is if we spend a lot of money it lasts us longer..."

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I bought my Dyson in 2004 or early 2005. It's the purple one (Animal) and it DOESN'T lose suction, just like the commercial says, and we've abused ours...not cleaned ...

Unlike the other posters my experience with Dyson is that they stink! I have heard this sentiment from many others also. If you are going to spend that kind of money, ...

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Q: Cat Peeing on rug-Help!!    —Newark, TX

"One of my cats, haven't figured out who it is yet, has been peeing on the rug in the master bedroom. Who ever it is,..."

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After several frustrating years and expensive vet bills, including anti-anxiety medication (for the cat), changing our cat's litter to Dr. Elsey's Precious Cat "Cat At...

Hi J., Well if your cat is old, could be a urinary problem and you might want to take a trip to the vet. If a cat is younger and has an urinary problem they are more ...

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Q: Need Honest Reliable Carpet Cleaner in Altamonte/Longwood Area    —Altamonte Springs, FL

"My husband and I are readying our former home for rent and the carpets need attention. I tried to rent one of those s..."

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I was going to refer you to Dan, Dan, The Carpet Man, but I see someone already beat me to it. They have been doing our carpets for years. Never change the price up...

Hi A.. My husband and I own a carpet cleaning business callled Johnson & Son Carpet Cleaning. You can visit our website at wwww.johnsonandsoncarpetcleaning.com. Giv...

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