One last cleaning before home remodel

Dry Chem only. But, I'd forget it since it's out of there anyway. Save your money and go out for a lovely dinner.

That was my thinking as well. Just vacuum well and maybe some spot cleaning (or heck, throw a small area rug on top to cover it). Reminds me, I should set up some appointments to replace the 30 y/o original carpets in my house, they're looking a bit worn.

???Why would you go through the hassle and expense to clean something you'll be tossing in 4 months? SOOO not worth it.

Woolite cleaners in the blue pump bottle available at any supermarket do a really good job of spot cleaning. They make one for pets too usually sold next to each other.

I would get that and a good vacuum cleaner for your next rug. See ratings in Consumer Reports.

According to their issue on carpeting a long time ago, look for uniform carpets as ones that clean the best. Ones that have varying height areas do not allow good suction by vaccum cleaners.

If you insist on cleaning your rug well, I don't think you can beat rug doctor rentable at most supermarkets. You want the models that vibrate. We had an incredibly bad mess to clean up that made me want to grab a knife and cut out part of the rug but I got it clean as new renting a rug doctor.

Let's sum it up!

The majority here think you should leave well enough alone :)

Now, take the money and go out for a lovely meal and don't worry about living like a pig!

I second this, and you'll be happier living with a bit of dirt. Relax and stop cleaning. You'll have plenty of cleaning up after the remodel.