A dry extraction type of cleaning will use a compound that contains detergents what will free stains and dirt which will then allow them to be vacuumed up. Dry foam on the other hand may be used by applying foam to the carpet and then vacuuming it up with a wet vacuum. You can also choose a vacuum that uses stronger chemicals and a stronger suction to get dirt up. Density It is very interesting that several people use the density of carpet as their primary factor in judging quality. As you may know, carpet can be too dense. The denser a carpet is, the harder it will feel, as the fibers are compacted. The fibers were meant to wear on their sides rather than on the tops, as they need their room to move. First, you should try and remove as much debris from the floor as possible, wiping as much as you can up. Then, there are several routes that you can take. If you own a carpet cleaner, this will be your best option. Last, there are several products on the market that you can use. This will help when it comes to difficult spills. Easy to care for The carpets of today are more stain resistant than they have ever been in the past, which makes cleaning even the worst possible spills easier than ever. No matter type of spill it may be, there is always a way to clean it up. Variety of use Carpets aren't only for floors anymore, which is a really great thing. This is actually considered new carpet, as samples aren't considered to be used. You can buy samples of carpet for .25 cents a piece at closeout sales or at your local hardware or carpet store. Depending on the size of the room you are looking to carpet, how many samples you'll need will vary. You'll also need staples as well, which cost around a dollar or so. You'll also need to look and see if the edge and borders are there in the antique carpet you intend to buy, as the end and edge borders are sometimes lost or even cut out on purpose. Keep in mind that the borders will determine the overall value of your carpet. 4. Keep an eye out for holes and moth attacks that are both common when dealing with antique carpets.