Apply baking soda: Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda over the stained area. Baking soda helps to absorb moisture and odors. This will also help reduce spreading on the back side of the carpet.

Beautiful wall-to-wall carpet can look modern, as well as do its duty of adding warmth, texture, and reducing noise. Knowing how to clean carpet well—and keep it clean—is an essential skill that every ...