On Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:59:32 +0100, "Tim Downie"
wrote:


I have hired a Carpet Doctor from one of the supermarkets before but I
wasn't too impressed with that if that is what you mean by a "proper" carpet
cleaner. I suspect that too many sticky drinks have been spilt by chilrden
for any cold (or warm) shampoo system to remove.

If its at that stage you may not be able to get it right. I really
doubt if a steam cleaner would do anything worthwhile.

Be very careful if using them on upholstery with
a velvet type finish as they can alter the nap direction and leave
very obvious marks which last for ever.

Thanks for that. We have a suite with a synthetic suede surface. Would
that suffer in the same way?

Quite possibly, try somewhere you can't see first and leave it a day.
What looks like a damp mark may be permanent!