Saved the carpet!!
Written: Jun 22 '04 (Updated Jun 23 '04)
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Pros: Easy to use, Cleans like a charm
Cons: "fresh scent" was a little cloying, had to use three times on super tough stain
The Bottom Line: This product is for anyone with pets, kids or even homes where dirt is tracked inside on a regular basis.
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| jessicarbt's Full Review: Woolite Oxy Deep Cleaner |
Add kids to a cheaply carpeted waiting room, allow them to bring snacks and drinks, and I dare you to get the stains out! Woolite Oxy Deep Cleaner saved our carpet!
I went on vacation for just one week and returned to a huge stain on the lobby carpet. Not just a little stain, but a stain 4 inches wide by 3 feet long. It was a dark thick looking stain, apparently made by someone spilling their soda, then all the day's clients walking straight across the stain on the way inside.
There was another stain in front of the couch, obviously another spill, and right where everyone's dirty shoes would be all day long. It was not pretty and I was ready to call for new carpet.
This carpet came with the lease, and it's that inexpensive, non-stain protected (obviously!!) very low pile type they tend to put in office buildings. It's in gray tones, probably meant to hide stains, but sadly, it's about 2 shades too light to be effective.
So, I spent a week, staring at the stain, and trying to decide how to tackle it. Finally, I went to the drug store and looked at the carpet cleaning solutions. My eye landed on Woolite Oxy Deep Cleaner. I picked up the package and read it.
According to the label, it's easy to use, just vacuum, spray with the product, allow to set for 3-5 minutes, then use a damp sponge or cloth to wipe up. I paid the $5.57 for the bottle, and continued to the office.
I tested the product as suggested, in a corner behind a moving cupboard. Yep, the color was staying in the carpet, so, I went to work. (The cleaning people had arrived that morning, so the vacuuming was already done for me.) I lightly sprayed the stain and walked away to allow it to lift my stains.
4 minutes later, I went back with a damp sponge and started to gently rub and blot. I was amazed, but it seemed to be working.
Sure enough, by the time I was done, the stain was gone! I went to work on the stain in front of the couch. This stain took 3 sessions with dry time in between because it was much worse, but it also came up without a trace!
It's not a substitute for a carpet cleaning machine for all over cleaning, but it's an excellent spot cleaner for bad stains. I have used other products in the past, but this one, I am in love with. I won't be wasting my money on other products!
My only complaint was the smell of the product was almost overpowering in a closed office space. I had to open the doors and windows, then turn on a fan to blow it out. It's a pleasant smell, but very powerful in our slightly stuffy office.
Recommended:
Yes
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Member: Angela
Location: Southern Ca
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Rabbit and small animal rescuer
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