# How to Make Old Shag Carpet Look Better
Things You'll Need
- Stain remover
- Rag
- Scissors
- Carpet groomer
- Vacuum
- Steam cleaner
Instructions
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Remove stains in your carpet with a stain remover or by blotting up fresh stains with a rag. After blotting the stain, flush it with cold water and blot it again until the stain is gone.
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Cut off any loose threads, fuzzy areas or other snagged pieces with a pair of scissors. Cut close to the shag carpet, and keep your cut even with the rest of the carpeting.
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Rake your carpet with a carpet groomer before vacuuming in order to remove debris and loosen dirt.
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Vacuum your shag carpet regularly to keep dirt and debris out of the long fibers.
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Clean your carpet with a steam cleaner, or hire a carpet cleaner to clean it. The hot water will loosen dirt, and the extraction device will remove it from your carpet resulting in a brighter, newer-looking carpet.
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