Once you have finished, be sure to dry the area as thoroughly as possible. Ink stains 1. You can purchase isopropyl rubbing alcohol at your local department or grocery store. 2. You can apply it by pouring some onto a clean white towel or cloth. You can use paper towels as well, as long as they are white. Several years later, after a great deal of development, nylon became the first synthetic fiber to be used in the entire carpeting industry. The first 3 generations of fiber experienced many problems with the worst being staining. The 4th generation fiber of nylon had a mill applied coating that solved a majority of the staining problems. You'll also want to inquire about the rating of the carpet as well. Indoor carpeting is normally rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest rating. Carpets with a 5 rating are considered the best for heavy traffic areas. Rating of 4 are considered outstanding and recommended for heavy traffic areas of your home. Steam Carpet Cleaning The process of steam cleaning your carpet involves hot water being fed to a spray extraction tool or wand, coupled to a pump vacuum power unit. The cleaning solution is injected under pressure deep into the carpet through water jet nozzles. The water will then penetrate the fiber all the way down to the backing. If you are able to afford wool carpeting you'll find that even though it costs more to install, it will prove to be far more superior than any other type of carpeting. There is no man made carpet fiber that come close to the durability, rich look, or even the feel of wool - which can also last for 30 years or more. Shedding and snagging Shedding is a problem of usage, as the fibers will surface on the carpet. This isn't a defect in manufacturing, but a normal problem. To fix it, you'll need to vacuum the area. The snags on the other hand are tufts that have pulled out of the surface of the carpet. You should never pull them off, but instead cut them off neatly with a pair of scissors.