What Is Carpet Shampoo?

What is carpet shampoo and what does it do?

Carpet shampoo is a foaming cleaning product that cleans carpets, kilims and upholstery by loosening dirt and stains in the fibres. It is diluted with water at the ratio on the label and applied with a brush or sponge. The foam is removed with clean water and the carpet is dried completely.

In this group our range includes TETİK Carpet Shampoo and TETİK Binbir Stain Remover (Carpet Shampoo). Each has its own product code and page.

What is the difference between carpet shampoo and stain remover?

• Purpose: Carpet shampoo loosens dirt across the carpet. Stain remover is used to break down stubborn stains.
• Where it goes: Carpet shampoo is spread over the whole area to be washed. Stain remover is applied directly on the stain.
• Preparation: Carpet shampoo is diluted with water at the ratio on the label. Stain remover is left on the stain for a short time and must not be allowed to dry.
• Use area: Carpet shampoo is for carpets, kilims, sofas and upholstery. Stain remover is used for laundry pre-treatment and for stains on carpets and upholstery.
• Afterwards: The carpet shampoo foam is removed with clean water. After stain remover, the laundry is washed or the surface is wiped with a damp cloth.
• Common rule: Test both in a hidden spot first and follow the instructions on the label.

Which one should be used in which case?

• The whole carpet is dirty: Carpet shampoo. Vacuum the carpet thoroughly first.
• There is a fresh stain on the carpet: Blot it with a dry cloth without rubbing, then apply diluted shampoo with a sponge from the outer edge towards the centre.
• A stain remains after shampooing: Look for a stain remover whose label mentions use on carpets: how to use stain remover.
• Sofas and upholstery: Test on a small area first. For the method, see the guide can you clean a sofa with carpet shampoo.
• Stain on laundry: Not carpet shampoo, but a stain remover used for laundry pre-treatment.
• Wool, silk and hand-woven carpets: These carpets are delicate; send them to a professional carpet cleaner.

What is TETİK Binbir Stain Remover (Carpet Shampoo)?

TETİK Binbir Stain Remover (Carpet Shampoo) is a product whose name includes both stain remover and carpet shampoo, supplied in 30 KG packaging. Our product information defines it as a carpet shampoo used for cleaning carpets and upholstery. In the catalogue it is in the surface cleaners group.

Do not infer the use from the product name. Read the label of the product you buy for the measure and method; do not apply one product's measure to another. You can ask our sales team which product suits your work when requesting a quote.

Where is carpet shampoo used?

• Home carpets and kilims: For kilims, see the guide how to wash a kilim.
• Hotel and office carpets: Large areas that are cleaned regularly.
• Mosque carpets: Large packaging may be preferred for large areas.
• Carpet washing plants: For details, see the guide carpet shampoo for carpet washing plants.
• Sofas and upholstery: Do a colour test in a hidden spot first.

The basic order for using carpet shampoo

• Vacuum: Vacuum the carpet thoroughly first.
• Do a colour test: To guard against colour bleeding, try it in a hidden corner first.
• Dilute: Dilute the shampoo with water at the ratio on the label.
• Apply: Work in the direction of the fibres with a brush or sponge.
• Remove the foam: Lift dirt and foam with a cloth or sponge dampened with clean water.
• Dry: Dry the carpet completely in a well-ventilated place.

Common mistakes with carpet shampoo

• Using too much product: Shampoo left in the carpet attracts dirt and the carpet soils quickly.
• Leaving the carpet damp: A carpet left damp can cause mustiness and a bad smell: why does a carpet smell.
• Using bleach: Bleach lightens the carpet's colour and can damage the fibres.
• Mixing products: Do not mix carpet shampoo with other cleaning products: can cleaning products be mixed.
• Rubbing the stain: Rubbing pushes the stain into the fibres; work by blotting.
• Skipping the colour test: If the colour bleeds, do not use the product on the whole carpet.

Our products and packaging

• TETİK Carpet Shampoo: 1 KG (16 per case), 5 KG PET (4 per case), 20 KG and 30 KG (sold individually). Its label defines it as carpet shampoo for hand use; it is used for cleaning carpets and sofas. Colour options are pink and orange and vary by packaging.
• TETİK Binbir Stain Remover (Carpet Shampoo): 30 KG (sold singly).
• Our stain removers: TETİK Liquid Stain Remover 30 KG, START Stain Remover 30 KG, İLK BOR Leke Sihirbazı 1 LT (15 per case).
• Tetikoğlu Kimya is a carpet shampoo manufacturer. We make our carpet shampoos at our facility in İstanbul İkitelli OSB; we present the facility on the production page.
• For bulk purchases, see the guide wholesale carpet shampoo and the wholesale cleaning products page; for prices, use the quote form.