Carpet cleaners are full of icky ingredients, and many contain perc, which is a known carcinogen and can cause problems even in short exposures.

According to Sam Champion:

“You can’t avoid spills, but by choosing steam cleaning you can avoid harmful exposure to common cleaning chemicals such as perchloroethylene (”perc”), and keep them from ending up in groundwater, too.”

Rent a carpet steamer, or get together with friends, family, or neighbors to purchase one and share it as needed.

Check out the full article for tips and tricks for spot cleaning and maintaining your carpet.