(ARA) - Whether you anticipate family visiting for a week or you're hosting a big party for an evening, it's likely some cleaning will need to be done before welcoming guests into your home.

When getting your home ready for guests, don't forget to look down and check your carpet. Clean carpet can make the entire room seem brighter and healthier by removing ground-in dirt, dust and odors.

To clean an entire carpet, steam cleaning is the easiest and best method. Many kinds of steam machines are available to buy or rent, but be aware that the cleaners used in those machines are not all the same. Read labels and instructions carefully and choose a cleaner that will effectively clean your carpet without fading or other damage.

RESOLVE for Steam Machines, is a new, concentrated liquid that is safe to use in all popular machines. "This product deodorizes carpet, helps protect against dirt, and its special low-foaming formulation makes carpet cleaning easier. RESOLVE is a proven, trusted solution to carpet cleaning problems that removes tough, ground-in dirt and is safe to use on wool, nylon and stain-resistant carpets," says Tracy Ryan, research and development manager - fabric care.

Steam machines are generally easy to use. First, vacuum the area to be cleaned, and always test a hidden section of carpet for colorfastness. Pre-treat any existing stains with a product such as RESOLVE Spot and Stain Carpet Cleaner, and then follow the machine's directions. After deep cleaning, let the carpet dry thoroughly before using the area.

Once the party is over and the family has gone, there may be areas of your carpet that need spot cleaning. RESOLVE Spot Magic carpet cleaner is an easy way to maintain your carpets between heavy cleanings. It instantly penetrates and removes tough carpet stains without scrubbing. Its bubbling action instantly dissolves the toughest spots and stains including greasy food, motor oil, red wine, ink, coffee and grape juice.

When using any carpet cleaner, do not saturate the carpet, and clean up stains as quickly as possible after they occur, since fresh stains are more easily removed.

For more information on removing tough stains from carpet or on RESOLVE, call (800) 228-4722.

Courtesy ARA Content

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