There's wet carpet around my water/steam radiators and I'm not sure why. [more inside]
posted by ayerarcturus on Nov 10, 2009 - 10 answers

What indoor plants or herbs can I grow in this repurposed children's sink? [more inside]
posted by bradly on Sep 14, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm currently renting a flat unit in New Zealand which I will be moving out next month. My current rental agreement states that I do not need to have the carpet professionally cleaned before I move out. I have two cats in the house and the question was raised with the property agent before I moved in. They have agreed to let me have the pets in the house and on the rental agreement, it also states that they are okay with it. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 12, 2009 - 28 answers

Is it safe to use Resolve carpet cleaner? [more inside]
posted by capitalist.pig on Jul 11, 2009 - 8 answers

Carpet Filter: My company in Washington, DC is looking for an eco-friendly company to come and clean our carpets. [more inside]
posted by alexherder on May 12, 2009 - 1 answer

CarpetFilter: How do I fix this? [more inside]
posted by explosivo2k2 on Mar 1, 2009 - 7 answers

I'd like to get a ~20ft runner for my hallway. Big-box stores only ever have 9ft at the longest, and the local carpet store wants more than $500 to have one cut and bound. Are there any options in between, save dumpster-diving for remnants?
posted by rhizome on Jan 13, 2009 - 16 answers

I just steam cleaned the carpet of my new apartment and now the place smells horrible. Possibly caused by cat urine. [more inside]
posted by Sufi on Jan 5, 2009 - 11 answers

I live in a place that is rainy or snowy half the year, and during that half it is impossible to keep the floor of my car dry. It has begun to smell pretty bad. I recently had the interior detailed, which included washing the floor mats, and it smelt fine until the floor got wet again, which was almost immediately. Does anyone have a good technique for keeping wet carpet from smelling bad? Drying it is not an option. For bonus points, exactly what is it that causes the smell?
posted by ubiquity on Jan 3, 2009 - 12 answers

Does anyone have any experience with P.E.T. (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Carpeting? [more inside]
posted by inquisitrix on Jan 3, 2009 - 2 answers

Are there any flooring options for a concrete basement floor that occasionally gets moist from groundwater/high water table? If so, do I need to remove the paint on the floor first? [more inside]
posted by dayintoday on Dec 31, 2008 - 10 answers

Suggestions/tips on purchasing a Persian carpet. [more inside]
posted by zenpop on Dec 30, 2008 - 7 answers

I want to hire a professional carpet cleaner in Chapel Hill / Durham, NC. Requirements: getting hard-to-clean, oddly-stained, cheap berber carpet looking good; strongly prefer no scent left behind; would love to get this done soon. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by amtho on Dec 21, 2008 - 5 answers

NewCarpetInARentalFilter - We are renting our place out. If we buy the expensive padding, can it be re-used if the carpet needs to be replaced? Or will we just have to replace the expensive padding as well? [more inside]
posted by Spyder's Game on Nov 28, 2008 - 14 answers

I've read related posts on AskMeFi several times, as I've dealt with this before. I know there's something I'm missing. My dog pees in the house, albeit infrequently...except when she's peed in the house recently. I clean up the spots using Nature's Miracle (now Petastic). I do things to discourage her from peeing again near that area (blocking it off, putting her food nearby, etc.). She pees again in close proximity, but not at exactly the same spot. So, what do I do? [more inside]
posted by anarchivist on Nov 24, 2008 - 19 answers

Has anybody had a great (or terrible) experience with stain-resistant carpets? Some guidance about brands and weaves would be great. We're looking for wall-to-wall white that can withstand some doggie dirt. [more inside]
posted by wetpaint on Nov 3, 2008 - 5 answers

Vancouver Persianfilter: Where can I find Farsi language books, Iranian style clothing, preserved foodstuffs/snacks and authentic Afghan or Iranian (or any Central Asian style) style carpets and household accessories in Vancouver BC?
posted by thewalrus on Oct 19, 2008 - 3 answers

Does anyone have experience with an air-powered carpet beater with a Shop Vac? [more inside]
posted by iTristan on Oct 12, 2008 - 0 answers

SQUEAKY Floor Filter. How can I stop the floor squeaks in random locations in the 2nd story of my house? [more inside]
posted by emjay on Sep 17, 2008 - 10 answers

Can we get area rugs (or custom cut+bound remnants) to cover our apartment's ugly carpet that won't bubble up or fall apart? [more inside]
posted by Brian Puccio on Sep 6, 2008 - 5 answers

Asbestos exposure and asbestos tile removal...did I screw up and what is my next step? [more inside]
posted by sirhensley on Sep 1, 2008 - 9 answers

Help me identify my rug! It has a label on the back that says "OSMAN" across the top, with a picture of a mosque and some Arabic or Persian writing along the bottom. Where was it made, and what does the label say? [more inside]
posted by pmann on Aug 26, 2008 - 12 answers

Coping with a squeaky floor overhead. Will a thick carpet on the floor solve the problem? [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott on Aug 22, 2008 - 12 answers

What are your personal experiences with products or methods to keep your area rugs from moving around on your carpet? [more inside]
posted by Fuzzy Skinner on Aug 17, 2008 - 5 answers

If I steam clean a carpet that has been installed on top of a painted hardwood floor, will I ruin the hardwood? [more inside]
posted by perpetualstroll on Aug 1, 2008 - 3 answers

DogFilter: Why is my dog licking the carpets excessively, then vomiting a pile of hair (and other charming habits)? [more inside]
posted by alpha_betty on Jul 4, 2008 - 8 answers

How do I remove this strange glue from my previously carpeted hardwood? [more inside]
posted by bradn on Jun 29, 2008 - 5 answers

Need creative ideas for inexpensive flooring in a playroom/rec room. Our budget is next to nothing. [more inside]
posted by missuswayne on Jun 26, 2008 - 18 answers

Where can I get modern, bright or otherwise designy carpet runners online or in Southern California? Long, long, by-the-foot options preferred, but if I find something I like I might just buy several of the same one. Other relevant information: I am allergic to beige.
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur on Jun 24, 2008 - 5 answers

I have about a week or so to find some of this carpet. Yep, it is that stuff that's everywhere. You probably even have 3 rolls of it under your house as we speak. It's almost safe to say, at some point, you really did have like 3 rolls of it - what did you do with them?!! Where should I inquire about getting a scrap of it?? (30cm/12inch -sq.) Demolition.. people? The dump? Is there like an Elephants Graveyard but for carpet?? Also.. I need a hand with repairing melamine/laminex?? ( Bathroom vanity and a cupboard). And (omg!) this blind ( /s)... [more inside]
posted by mu~ha~ha~ha~har on Apr 2, 2008 - 5 answers

How do I get rid of that horrible new carpet smell? [more inside]
posted by misanthropicsarah on Feb 28, 2008 - 19 answers

Please share your experience, strength, and hope regarding flooring options for upstairs bedrooms. [more inside]
posted by ottereroticist on Feb 27, 2008 - 15 answers

Help me out with building a cat tree. [more inside]
posted by bigcheesegump on Feb 16, 2008 - 7 answers

There are wee slime trails on our carpet every morning. What's making them and how can I get rid of them (preferably without nasty chemicals...) [more inside]
posted by xz on Jan 21, 2008 - 22 answers

I need a carpet cleaner that won't break the bank. What current model do you recommend? (UK models/links only, please) [more inside]
posted by chuckdarwin on Jan 15, 2008 - 9 answers

Why does rubbing my hands on clothing cause tooth discomfort? [more inside]
posted by MrBCID on Dec 23, 2007 - 3 answers

When replacing cat pee ruined carpet, what are the best ways to make sure the smell is totally gone? [more inside]
posted by shinji_ikari on Dec 1, 2007 - 8 answers

Water is seeping out of my aquarium onto my rug. Is there anything I can use to absorb the water? [more inside]
posted by arnicae on Nov 12, 2007 - 8 answers

Just a second ago my daughter spilled approximately a cup of liquid hand soap onto my carpeted hallway. How do I get this up?????
posted by konolia on Sep 2, 2007 - 9 answers

How to remove a deep blue Lysol toilet cleaner stain in the carpet [more inside]
posted by unsurmountable on Aug 16, 2007 - 4 answers

What are the pros and cons of tile versus carpeting for rental apartments? [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott on Aug 1, 2007 - 33 answers

My new apartment has carpet in a few places I wish it didn't. Help me keep my (potential) mess away from this carpet and save my security deposit. [more inside]
posted by Alterscape on Jul 3, 2007 - 13 answers

I'm painting the skirting on my staircase and have a fitted carpet which I don't really want to lift. Is there a neat trick to avoid getting paint on the carpet that won't take me the same length of time it took Michelangelo to paint the Sistine Chapel?
posted by DZ-015 on Jun 12, 2007 - 11 answers

Help our friends buy a rug in Kusadasi, Turkey, without being completely swindled or drowned in apple tea [more inside]
posted by purenitrous on May 28, 2007 - 19 answers

Two chronic, unexplainable (to me) damp areas in the household carpet. Help me find the culprit, please. [more inside]
posted by donmayo on May 21, 2007 - 13 answers

My family has mold growing on the lower portions of inside of the walls in the central area of our 15-year-old home. We're getting the house sprayed, but the price the contractor gave us seems extremely high. What should I expect? [more inside]
posted by silasjones on May 9, 2007 - 8 answers

What's the best way to set my computer under my desk when the floor is shag/pile carpeting? [more inside]
posted by dw on Apr 23, 2007 - 12 answers

We have a house we're going to make an offer on this weekend. There is one room upstairs which is VERY large (600 sq feet, about 18'x34'). The carpet has some "ripples" in it, as if it's not stretched tight enough. Is this something I can fix myself? Here is a picture of a ripple. [more inside]
posted by RustyBrooks on Apr 1, 2007 - 11 answers

Can you help me salvage my carpet until I can get a new floor put in? [more inside]
posted by stormygrey on Jan 28, 2007 - 18 answers

Anyone have recommendations for carpet installers in eastside Seattle that you've worked with? [more inside]
posted by DCTapeworm on Jan 15, 2007 - 1 answer