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Video by Oak Valley Designs · 27 moments used in Oak Valley Designs's DIY guides · 1:06 long
Moments in this video
- 0:13–0:21 Gather Cleaning Supplies From how to clean and maintain carpet stair treads, Step 1: Keep Them Pristine: Weekly Vacuuming
- 0:13–0:21 Gather Cleaning Supplies From how to clean stains off carpet stair treads, Step 3: Deep Clean with Care: Hand-Wash Only
- 0:13–0:21 Gather Cleaning Supplies From how to care for wool carpet stair treads, Step 4: Ensure Complete Air Drying for Lasting Safety
- 0:13–0:21 Gather Cleaning Supplies From how to keep carpet stair treads clean with pets in the house, Step 3: The Oak Valley Difference – Hand-Washing is Key
- 0:21–0:34 Apply Soapy Water to Stain
From how to clean and maintain carpet stair treads, Step 2: Act Fast: Spot Cleaning for Spills
Take one of the rags and fully immerse it into the bowl of warm soapy water. Wring out the rag thoroughly so it's damp but not dripping wet. Place the damp, soapy rag directly over the stain on the carpet stair tread or landing. Press down firmly on the rug. It is crucial *not* to scrub, as scrubbing can damage the carpet fibers, making them fuzzy and altering the carpet's texture.
- 0:21–0:34 Apply Soapy Water to Stain
From how to clean and maintain carpet stair treads, Step 3: The Oak Valley Difference: Gentle Hand-Washing
Take one of the rags and fully immerse it into the bowl of warm soapy water. Wring out the rag thoroughly so it's damp but not dripping wet. Place the damp, soapy rag directly over the stain on the carpet stair tread or landing. Press down firmly on the rug. It is crucial *not* to scrub, as scrubbing can damage the carpet fibers, making them fuzzy and altering the carpet's texture.
- 0:21–0:34 Apply Soapy Water to Stain
From how to wash carpet stair treads without ruining them, Step 2: Act Fast: Spot-Cleaning Spills
Take one of the rags and fully immerse it into the bowl of warm soapy water. Wring out the rag thoroughly so it's damp but not dripping wet. Place the damp, soapy rag directly over the stain on the carpet stair tread or landing. Press down firmly on the rug. It is crucial *not* to scrub, as scrubbing can damage the carpet fibers, making them fuzzy and altering the carpet's texture.
- 0:21–0:34 Apply Soapy Water to Stain
From how to wash carpet stair treads without ruining them, Step 3: The Gentle Touch: Hand-Washing for a Deeper Clean
Take one of the rags and fully immerse it into the bowl of warm soapy water. Wring out the rag thoroughly so it's damp but not dripping wet. Place the damp, soapy rag directly over the stain on the carpet stair tread or landing. Press down firmly on the rug. It is crucial *not* to scrub, as scrubbing can damage the carpet fibers, making them fuzzy and altering the carpet's texture.
- 0:21–0:34 Apply Soapy Water to Stain
From how to clean stains off carpet stair treads, Step 2: The Golden Rule: Spot-Clean Spills Immediately
Take one of the rags and fully immerse it into the bowl of warm soapy water. Wring out the rag thoroughly so it's damp but not dripping wet. Place the damp, soapy rag directly over the stain on the carpet stair tread or landing. Press down firmly on the rug. It is crucial *not* to scrub, as scrubbing can damage the carpet fibers, making them fuzzy and altering the carpet's texture.
- 0:21–0:34 Apply Soapy Water to Stain
From how to clean stains off carpet stair treads, Step 3: Deep Clean with Care: Hand-Wash Only
Take one of the rags and fully immerse it into the bowl of warm soapy water. Wring out the rag thoroughly so it's damp but not dripping wet. Place the damp, soapy rag directly over the stain on the carpet stair tread or landing. Press down firmly on the rug. It is crucial *not* to scrub, as scrubbing can damage the carpet fibers, making them fuzzy and altering the carpet's texture.
- 0:21–0:34 Apply Soapy Water to Stain
From how to care for wool carpet stair treads, Step 2: Act Fast: Spot-Clean Spills Immediately
Take one of the rags and fully immerse it into the bowl of warm soapy water. Wring out the rag thoroughly so it's damp but not dripping wet. Place the damp, soapy rag directly over the stain on the carpet stair tread or landing. Press down firmly on the rug. It is crucial *not* to scrub, as scrubbing can damage the carpet fibers, making them fuzzy and altering the carpet's texture.
- 0:21–0:34 Apply Soapy Water to Stain
From how to care for wool carpet stair treads, Step 3: The Oak Valley Way: Hand-Wash or Spot-Clean Only
Take one of the rags and fully immerse it into the bowl of warm soapy water. Wring out the rag thoroughly so it's damp but not dripping wet. Place the damp, soapy rag directly over the stain on the carpet stair tread or landing. Press down firmly on the rug. It is crucial *not* to scrub, as scrubbing can damage the carpet fibers, making them fuzzy and altering the carpet's texture.
- 0:21–0:34 Apply Soapy Water to Stain
From how to keep carpet stair treads clean with pets in the house, Step 2: Act Fast with Spot-Cleaning for Pesky Spills
Take one of the rags and fully immerse it into the bowl of warm soapy water. Wring out the rag thoroughly so it's damp but not dripping wet. Place the damp, soapy rag directly over the stain on the carpet stair tread or landing. Press down firmly on the rug. It is crucial *not* to scrub, as scrubbing can damage the carpet fibers, making them fuzzy and altering the carpet's texture.
- 0:21–0:34 Apply Soapy Water to Stain
From how to keep carpet stair treads clean with pets in the house, Step 3: The Oak Valley Difference – Hand-Washing is Key
Take one of the rags and fully immerse it into the bowl of warm soapy water. Wring out the rag thoroughly so it's damp but not dripping wet. Place the damp, soapy rag directly over the stain on the carpet stair tread or landing. Press down firmly on the rug. It is crucial *not* to scrub, as scrubbing can damage the carpet fibers, making them fuzzy and altering the carpet's texture.
- 0:34–0:42 Rinse with Clean Water From how to clean and maintain carpet stair treads, Step 3: The Oak Valley Difference: Gentle Hand-Washing
- 0:34–0:42 Rinse with Clean Water
From how to wash carpet stair treads without ruining them, Step 2: Act Fast: Spot-Cleaning Spills
After applying the soapy water, take the other clean rag (or a different, clean section of the same rag if using one). Dip it into the bowl of plain warm water and wring it out thoroughly. Similar to the soapy application, press this clean, damp rag onto the area where you applied the soap. This helps to rinse out the soap and the lifted stain particles from the carpet. Repeat this rinsing process a couple of times to ensure all soap residue is removed.
- 0:34–0:42 Rinse with Clean Water
From how to clean stains off carpet stair treads, Step 2: The Golden Rule: Spot-Clean Spills Immediately
After applying the soapy water, take the other clean rag (or a different, clean section of the same rag if using one). Dip it into the bowl of plain warm water and wring it out thoroughly. Similar to the soapy application, press this clean, damp rag onto the area where you applied the soap. This helps to rinse out the soap and the lifted stain particles from the carpet. Repeat this rinsing process a couple of times to ensure all soap residue is removed.
- 0:34–0:42 Rinse with Clean Water
From how to care for wool carpet stair treads, Step 2: Act Fast: Spot-Clean Spills Immediately
After applying the soapy water, take the other clean rag (or a different, clean section of the same rag if using one). Dip it into the bowl of plain warm water and wring it out thoroughly. Similar to the soapy application, press this clean, damp rag onto the area where you applied the soap. This helps to rinse out the soap and the lifted stain particles from the carpet. Repeat this rinsing process a couple of times to ensure all soap residue is removed.
- 0:34–0:42 Rinse with Clean Water
From how to keep carpet stair treads clean with pets in the house, Step 2: Act Fast with Spot-Cleaning for Pesky Spills
After applying the soapy water, take the other clean rag (or a different, clean section of the same rag if using one). Dip it into the bowl of plain warm water and wring it out thoroughly. Similar to the soapy application, press this clean, damp rag onto the area where you applied the soap. This helps to rinse out the soap and the lifted stain particles from the carpet. Repeat this rinsing process a couple of times to ensure all soap residue is removed.
- 0:42–0:51 Blot Dry and Repeat From how to clean and maintain carpet stair treads, Step 4: The Final Touch: Air Dry for Perfect Adhesion
- 0:42–0:51 Blot Dry and Repeat
From how to wash carpet stair treads without ruining them, Step 2: Act Fast: Spot-Cleaning Spills
Once you've rinsed the area, take a completely dry rag. Press it firmly onto the wet spot to soak up as much moisture as possible. This action will also help to further lift and remove any remaining stain. Continue pressing and blotting with fresh, dry sections of the rag until no more moisture or stain transfers to the cloth. If the stain persists, repeat the entire sequence of applying soapy water, rinsing with clean water, and blotting dry until the carpet is clean. This method ensures thorough cleaning without damaging the carpet fibers.
- 0:42–0:51 Blot Dry and Repeat
From how to wash carpet stair treads without ruining them, Step 3: The Gentle Touch: Hand-Washing for a Deeper Clean
Once you've rinsed the area, take a completely dry rag. Press it firmly onto the wet spot to soak up as much moisture as possible. This action will also help to further lift and remove any remaining stain. Continue pressing and blotting with fresh, dry sections of the rag until no more moisture or stain transfers to the cloth. If the stain persists, repeat the entire sequence of applying soapy water, rinsing with clean water, and blotting dry until the carpet is clean. This method ensures thorough cleaning without damaging the carpet fibers.
- 0:42–0:51 Blot Dry and Repeat
From how to clean stains off carpet stair treads, Step 2: The Golden Rule: Spot-Clean Spills Immediately
Once you've rinsed the area, take a completely dry rag. Press it firmly onto the wet spot to soak up as much moisture as possible. This action will also help to further lift and remove any remaining stain. Continue pressing and blotting with fresh, dry sections of the rag until no more moisture or stain transfers to the cloth. If the stain persists, repeat the entire sequence of applying soapy water, rinsing with clean water, and blotting dry until the carpet is clean. This method ensures thorough cleaning without damaging the carpet fibers.
- 0:42–0:51 Blot Dry and Repeat
From how to care for wool carpet stair treads, Step 2: Act Fast: Spot-Clean Spills Immediately
Once you've rinsed the area, take a completely dry rag. Press it firmly onto the wet spot to soak up as much moisture as possible. This action will also help to further lift and remove any remaining stain. Continue pressing and blotting with fresh, dry sections of the rag until no more moisture or stain transfers to the cloth. If the stain persists, repeat the entire sequence of applying soapy water, rinsing with clean water, and blotting dry until the carpet is clean. This method ensures thorough cleaning without damaging the carpet fibers.
- 0:42–0:51 Blot Dry and Repeat
From how to care for wool carpet stair treads, Step 3: The Oak Valley Way: Hand-Wash or Spot-Clean Only
Once you've rinsed the area, take a completely dry rag. Press it firmly onto the wet spot to soak up as much moisture as possible. This action will also help to further lift and remove any remaining stain. Continue pressing and blotting with fresh, dry sections of the rag until no more moisture or stain transfers to the cloth. If the stain persists, repeat the entire sequence of applying soapy water, rinsing with clean water, and blotting dry until the carpet is clean. This method ensures thorough cleaning without damaging the carpet fibers.
- 0:42–0:51 Blot Dry and Repeat
From how to care for wool carpet stair treads, Step 4: Ensure Complete Air Drying for Lasting Safety
Once you've rinsed the area, take a completely dry rag. Press it firmly onto the wet spot to soak up as much moisture as possible. This action will also help to further lift and remove any remaining stain. Continue pressing and blotting with fresh, dry sections of the rag until no more moisture or stain transfers to the cloth. If the stain persists, repeat the entire sequence of applying soapy water, rinsing with clean water, and blotting dry until the carpet is clean. This method ensures thorough cleaning without damaging the carpet fibers.
- 0:42–0:51 Blot Dry and Repeat
From how to keep carpet stair treads clean with pets in the house, Step 2: Act Fast with Spot-Cleaning for Pesky Spills
Once you've rinsed the area, take a completely dry rag. Press it firmly onto the wet spot to soak up as much moisture as possible. This action will also help to further lift and remove any remaining stain. Continue pressing and blotting with fresh, dry sections of the rag until no more moisture or stain transfers to the cloth. If the stain persists, repeat the entire sequence of applying soapy water, rinsing with clean water, and blotting dry until the carpet is clean. This method ensures thorough cleaning without damaging the carpet fibers.
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Transcript
0:08 How to clean your landings and your carpet stair treads. Sometimes accidents happen and you need to spot clean. So, grab a couple of rags, a warm bowl of soapy water. It could be Dawn. And then regular water. You simply dip your rag. Take the good soapy water. Press down on the rug. Do not scrub because that'll make the fibers fuzzy and it'll be a different texture. So, press down with the warm soapy water. Then you can take the other end of your rag, dip it into the clean water, press this down. Keep doing that a couple of times. And in the middle of it, take your dry rag to soak up some of the moisture and remove some of the stain. And you just keep repeating. And that's how you spot clean.
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