Check the nozzle end where the water is supposed to come out, chances are it is clogged. If it is removable, take it off and clean it out so you can see through the hole, if not poke through the hole with something small like a sewing needle
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"This depends on where you are, which place you rent it from, and other factors. Different companies will set their own prices for the rug doctor carpet shampooer."
One can purchase a rug stick where Bissell or Woolite products are sold. Rug sticks are available for purchase online at Shoprite, Bissell, Amazon and Woolite Carpet.
The rotary shampooer will damage a carpet if used a lot but the majority of shampooers are safe to use. Avoid using homemade shampoos or mixtures of shampoos or cleaning solutions in the machines. This can lead to carpet damage.
Kosker Traditional Rug Repair is a good rug repair company based in New York. They can do a variety of jobs including kilim and rug repair, cleaning and restoration. Their website has clear instructions on what is needed for you rug.
Yes. Home Depot and Lowes sell rug shampooers. They are a much cheaper way to clean your carpet compared to a professional service.
You need to clean a shag area rug by hand. If you try to clean it with a carpet cleaner the carpeting will come loose and get stuck in the shampooer.
I find the best place to find household products for a reasonable price is Amazon. If you cannot find a rug shampooer through Amazon, you may have luck trying to buy it local through Craigs List, which generally has good prices since people sell things used.
Depending on the value of the rug it might be worthwhile to repair it. Many people elect to just replace.
Woolite heavy carpet cleaning would definitely get the job done whether or not you have pets. but if you do then its definitely the cleaner for you
Master Weavers at Passion of Persia can repair any damage to any rug. contact them. www.passionofpersia.com