When replacing worn and dirty carpet isn’t in the budget, people want to know what’s the best way to clean it.

You can rent carpet cleaning machines from retail and rental stores for this job but often times the cleaning solutions that come with them leave a sticky residue that actually attracts dirt later. The carpets look clean immediately after you use the machine, but they very quickly appear dirty again.

Hiring a professional who uses a truck mounted steam cleaner may provide you with better results over the long haul. The steam breaks the hold of dirt and grime on the carpet fibers so they can be sucked up and away by the vacuum. Because steam is a gas, not a liquid, the carpet is damp but never completely saturated with water. The result is a carpet that dries more quickly and stays cleaner longer.

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Danny Lipford

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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