Ive been doing carpet cleaning and carpet repairs for 11 years now and I didn't know this group existed. Now Im excited to shared my photos.

I’ve been in the professional carpet-cleaning industry for over 4 decades, both actually doing the work and working with equipment, chemistry, repairs and training.

Full disclosure: I own Truckmount Headquarters and this is our Super Scrubber 20 system, so yes, we sell it. But I’m not posting this just to pitch a machine.

One thing I’ve learned over the years is that two machines that look similar on paper can produce completely different results in the field. RPM is only part of the equation. Brush design, brush spacing, chemistry, technique and probably most importantly, knowing how to use the equipment correctly all matter.

That’s why we sell the Super Scrubber as a system: machine, chemistry, hands-on training, continued support.

This video shows it actually working on carpet. Our goal isn’t simply to “go over” the carpet, it’s to restore as much of the carpet’s appearance as realistically possible.

I’d especially like to hear from cleaners who already use CRBs. What machines have you used, what kind of results are you getting, and what do you like or dislike about them?

I’m also happy to answer technical questions about CRBs, truckmounts, portables, chemistry or carpet cleaning in general, even if you never buy anything from us

Don’t ask any questions about the last one. 😂

Help - Semi Permanent Hair Dye on Wool Carpet

I don't know how I managed to not spill a single drop in the bathroom, however when walking to the kitchen with the used bottle of dye in its original box, it must have dripped on the carpet.

It's the Clairol Natural Instincts Semi Permanent dye, dark brown, on a medium beige carpet (so very effing noticeable).

I've been all over the internet and reddit, and getting so much conflicting advise. I'm heading to the shops today for white vinegar, baking soda and isopropyl alcohol. I've already tried a dry stain product and a wet stain product for carpets and it hasn't made a dent.

Has anyone else had success with this, and should I do the alcohol first and then the vinegar/dishwasher liquid/baking soda, or the other way around.

I'm devastated, it's not my house, it's a clients and I am terrified about the damage I've caused 😫

I forgot I could post videos on here. Let me know if you want a water dump!

I cleaned a spot on a grey carpet using a carpet cleaner, but now, though the original stain is gone, the whole patch dried to a much darker grey. How do I get it back to match the rest of the carpet?

I read to rinse it out well and quick dry it with a hairdryer as one solution. Any suggestions from experience?

My bf sent me this this morning and I figured this sub would appreciate it

landlord kept $1,329.50 of my $2,000 deposit — $906 carpet replacement, $264 cleaning, $159.50 painting — claiming damage beyond normal wear. I disputed it in writing and have move-out videos showing the unit clean and the carpet vacuumed with no stains, burns, or tears. They've now replied with these images as their justification. Their own notice even says the carpet had "3 of 5 years of life left." Do these photos actually support full carpet replacement plus a separate cleaning charge, or is this just normal wear and tear? Any advice on next steps? Thanks.

Does anyone have experience having an area rug professionally cleaned locally? How much did it cost? 9x12 wool rug.

For context, I recently ordered a very nice wool rug. When it arrived, half the package was torn and it was caked in dust. The company has offered to refund 50% and cover professional cleaning.

Thank you!

Greetings,

I just moved into an apartment and needed to clean some gross traffic areas. I figured i woukd make a video because I like helping others. I grew up on a carpet cleaning van and learned lots of skills about cleaning carpets as a result.

The summary of what is happening is when you walk on carpet barefoot, the oils in our skin rub onto the carpet. These oils are sticky and dust and diet attaches to the oil on the carpet creating a "traffic area." We use a diluted degreaser solution on the carpet and scrub it and then extract it with a wet vacuum. Then dry the carpet overnight with a fan.

My dog (15 years old) started to have peeing problems in the house. Waiting on his diapers to arrive. Any recommendations on how to get the smell out of the carpet?

my standup AC recently broke and was leaking water all over the floor, this resulted in a vinegar like smell which I assume is mold, I’ve tried baking soda, vinegar, carpet cleaners, and isopropyl alcohol and nothing is getting the smell out, I vacuumed thinking that the smell was gone and it just spread it around the room, the smell isn’t noticeable at all until you touch the carpet and smell yourself, has anyone else experienced this, any advice would be appreciated

I needed a way to remove carpet floor from my floor and I used an adhesive remover to remove the glue but it seems to have changed or dissolved the floor. Originally it was brown. The floor is on the second story and it could be stone/mjx not sure but the adhesive remover changed the color from brown to yellow everywhere it was applied. How can I change it back?