How to get old unknown stains out of a rental carpet cheap

“I'm moving into a house that stinks. I think most of it is pet smell but there might be some smoking smell mixed in as well.”source ↗

“My plan was to remove the carpet myself so I can clean and prime (seal) the floors as needed prior to installing new carpet.”source ↗

“Hi guys, need some tips on how to get rid of this stain, I’ve tried steam cleaning after vacuuming it to no success.”source ↗

“It’s got very old stains, spills, and all sorts, and it looks awful.”source ↗

“We rent, and replacing the carpet isn’t even almost in our budget.”source ↗

“some general dirt-like stains around that actually seemed to get worse after we used the carpet machine a few times.”source ↗

“i’m pretty sure even after they had it professionally cleaned it kind of smells.”source ↗

“anyways i was gonna hire someone to do carpet cleaning but genuinely it’s just right in the door and i own the little green machine from bissel. So does anyone know any good hacks or cleaning solutions that do best.”source ↗

“I've got the worlds most annoying makeup stain on my wool carpet that refuses to come out.”source ↗

“All used to no avail. It doesnt even seem to be diluting when the liquids are added!”source ↗

“Anybody have any advice for how to get rid of this?”source ↗

“My landlord switched our carpet to this material and it's kind of a nightmare.”source ↗

“Accidentally stained my carpet with blue gel nail polish. Any advice on getting the stain out or am I screwed?”source ↗

“Then she told me she had sprayed talc over our carpets and that it’s still there.”source ↗

“I had no idea she’d been using talc, and apparently she’s been doing it for five years.”source ↗

“How bad is the situation, and if it is bad, what can be done to remove the talc?”source ↗

“We already used one of the Bissell little green carpet cleaners and it’s still there. Any suggestions on how we can get it out?”source ↗

“There is an ungodly bad smell of what i would describe as like stale marijuana or bongwater in the carpet. Its making us feel sick and we need some help to remove the smell.”source ↗

“We've tried putting a couple of damprids in the room and used Peerless JAL Attack An Odour to no avail.”source ↗

“The red salsa has stained my rug. I have tried oxiclean, laundry stain remover, and a mixture of dawn/vinegar/water. It is still stained a faint orange color :(”source ↗

“My parents are on vacation and I am pet sitting, and the dog had an accident on the carpet. I have tried resolve, skouts honor and nellies pet stain remover, plus a scope pet solution in a handheld carpet cleaner, what can I try to remove the stain here? The carpet being so thick makes this harder”source ↗

“My dog threw up on this rug a few weeks ago and at the time, all I had on hand was vanish stain remover and hydrogen peroxide.”source ↗

“there is still this dark looking stain on it. It’s been a few weeks now and I haven’t done anything else. Is it too late to try and make it not so obvious?”source ↗

“I can’t replace the rug right now but would love for there to not be such an obvious dark patch.”source ↗

“noo i think it’s because i spilled my drink and fell asleep then woke up in the morning and cleaned it.”source ↗

“i’m just worried about sleeping with it tonight, gonna get on cleaning it first thing in the morning”source ↗

“Please help me 😭. I rent in the Bay area. I've tried folex and woolite.”source ↗

“I started with a general lysol cleaner, then a mix of dawn and warm water, and finally tried some Resolve carpet cleaner that had hydrogen peroxide. There is still a pretty large pink blob. I’m hoping you guys have some ideas…”source ↗

“For context: I’m a broke college student and I rent so I need to fix this to the best of my ability lol”source ↗

“i’ve got a professional carpet cleaner coming saturday. i’ve never had to call a professional, do you think they’ll be able to remove it? 🥹 i agree not a smart choice for a high traffic area! i always have to learn my lessons the hard way :(((”source ↗

“Thank you! It’s sidewalk chalk.”source ↗

“Treated myself to an iced latte and lo and behold, splat all over the carpet.”source ↗

“I tried using laundry detergent and warm water to scrub it but it made it worse.”source ↗

“Cat puked on the carpet on the first night after we bought it. Tried the machine in the picture, laundry detergent, dish soap, nothing’s making it come out… extremely frustrated.”source ↗

“We just purchased this Sisal rug, and of course it’s instant karma that I’ve been so OCD about anyone eating in the living living room that I spilled my pumpkin spice latte all over the rug this morning.”source ↗

“Against better judgment, I cleaned the area with Follex before reading the care instructions.”source ↗

“Not only did I not pat dry, but I scrubbed the spot after I applied the Follex.”source ↗

“This rug was sort of an investment and I feel so bad that I didn’t take care of it better.”source ↗

“Homeowner newbie here. Is re-stretching the only option here? Any work around to not have to clear the room of heavy furniture?”source ↗

“Trying to convert this room into a dog kennel and plan on doing garage epoxy over the floor, I’ve tried dawn and hot water, a handheld oscillating tool which is how I got the pad up, and now I’m left with this. There has to be an easier way.”source ↗

“When I removed the carpet i kicked up a shit ton of this foam dust”source ↗

“the backing breaks down over long periods of time and is supper frustrating on tearout”source ↗

“It literally became dust when exposed. I actually used a snow shovel to push it into piles and load into garbage bags.”source ↗

“I tried a handheld I’m not physically strong enough to get underneath it”source ↗

“That’s what I did this evening, what a daunting task, was hoping there was a solvent or something that would make it easier”source ↗

“I spilled water that went unnoticed until it stated to smell, it saturated an area on the rug and carpet beside my bed.”source ↗

“I tried using alcohol and carpet cleaner but the smell remains, it honestly smells like cat pee.”source ↗

“I’m considering just cutting out the patch because it’s probably bad to breathe but idk what to do”source ↗

“Ripping out all the carpet in my home and a portion of it in under the wall.”source ↗

“Is my only option to cut as flush as possible with a utility knife and hide it with new flooring and trim?”source ↗

“My roommates cat threw up on my rug is shaggy so it’s kinda hard to clean/not easy to see if something is on it.”source ↗

“I cannot get the smell out of living room. It’s very subtle but when I’m sitting on my couch it’s all I can smell.”source ↗