Carpet cleaning, eco-DIY style

To reuse is better than to recycle, which is why I decided to deep clean my existing carpet over buying new eco-friendly carpet — though I put off ... , and dyes. Step 2. Rent a carpet cleaner at Home Depot. A full-day rental cost me $24, though ... much dirt the carpet cleaner pulled up! Both the shampoo and the cleaner worked amazingly [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 22:13:53

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Can Carpet Cleaning be Green or Eco Friendly?

A little bit of a departure from my usual spiritual musings, but an important topic none-the-less ... the last week, I've called the rental office back to inquire about the carpet cleaner and was told it was a small business that cut the complex a good rate for a standard carpet cleaning.OK, something [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 23:53:00

Vacation part 2, Texas

Cruise follow-up: Mary Beth posted her cruise photos on Picasa.  Margaret posted her photos on Kodak ... to read my book. I picked up my rental car and headed to Julia’s apartment. She had worked hard at getting it cleaned up, including  renting a carpet cleaner, due to pet issues with the carpet. I think [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 06:30:13

Poem: Rumi’s “The Guest House”

I came late to the party of Rumi’s poetry, but I’m beginning to think that I’ll end up being one of those guests who sticks around too long and ... : Lighten up. If you spill a little soda on a rental carpet, you wipe it up, sure, but you don’t rent a steam cleaner. Your body isn’t your temple. Your lease could run out at any time. Rumi adds [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 08:43:45

Putting The House Back Together

Here's a short run-down of the progress on my trashed rental. -Neighbor scrubbed the oven all day ... but it does a good job. -Tried my carpet cleaner. First 3 rooms cleaned up pretty well but now they smell like wet dog and pee. Some stains won't come out (looks like Kool-aid?). Carpet guy will give [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 04:22:00

Day 9: I'm so behind

Who's idea was it to write a mystery? And who's idea was it to start NaNoWriMo without knowing who killed Marisa and why? ... had the gumption to drag home a rental steam cleaner. The Woolite Rug Stick is not getting rid of every spot ... been scrubbing the spots out of our horrible Dalmatian carpet with a Woolite Rug Stick. We were [more...]

Date: 2008-11-09 19:48:35

Monday-Trashed Rental Update

I didn't get home until almost 10 tonight. I am ready for this to be over but there is still so much to do ... to rent large carpet cleaner for 2 days-$50, and try cleaning. Most stains came out, red ones did ... carpets. The guy said $400 but he can't guarantee the red stains will come out. Recommends carpet [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 04:58:00

To rent, or not to rent

To rent or not to rent? That is the question ... and get carpet cleaner, or soda water or whatever you prefer to use to get a stain out. Now remember ... into that pretty exotic hardwood. I know the rental agreement will say “no pets” like many of mine [more...]

Date: 2008-06-09 18:18:09

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