Carpet Shampooer?

[Donna in Texas]

Does anyone know of a home carpet shampooer that does a good job?

And another question, while I'm on this subject: I dropped the pencil sharpener in my study, and the lead shavings paid a really bad mess. I have vacuumed it three times, but now I'm ready to spot treat it. Anybody know of what to use for pencil lead?

Thanks--- Donna

[Michael A. Ball]

I'm not sure one exists.If there is much carpet in your future, I recommend investing in a small, one-piece professional extractor. Definitely one of my better investments!

Pencil "lead" is a mixture of graphite and clay.

I think any good detergent will work, but a petroleum based solvent might be necessary. You can experiment on a disposable piece of cloth.

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