30 | Carpet Cleaning

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Carpet Cleaning"

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SEWT Team
October 26, 2025

Keeping carpets clean is part of regular home maintenance, whether you're living in an apartment, cleaning up after kids or pets, or preparing for guests. Being able to talk about “carpet cleaning” helps you explain stains, follow care instructions, or ask for help from a cleaner or landlord. As an ESL learner, this vocabulary will help you handle common household situations more confidently. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

  1. Stain (Noun / Verb): A mark or spot caused by something spilled or dropped.

  2. Vacuum (Noun / Verb): A machine that removes dust and dirt from floors; also, the act of using it.

  3. Shampoo (Verb / Noun): To clean a carpet using water and a special soap; also, the cleaning product itself.

  4. Odor (Noun): A smell, especially one that is unpleasant.

  5. Dry time (Noun): The amount of time needed for a cleaned carpet to become fully dry.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. Stain

    • There’s a coffee stain on the carpet.

    • I used a special spray to remove the stain.

    • Be careful—red wine can stain really fast.

  2. Vacuum

    • I vacuum the carpet twice a week.

    • The vacuum stopped working—it might be clogged.

    • Don’t forget to vacuum under the couch.

  3. Shampoo

    • I rented a machine to shampoo the living room carpet.

    • We used carpet shampoo to get rid of the pet smell.

    • It’s best to shampoo your carpet once or twice a year.

  4. Odor

    • There’s a strange odor coming from the rug.

    • Baking soda can help remove carpet odors.

    • The cleaner got rid of the pet odor completely.

  5. Dry time

    • The dry time is usually about 6 to 12 hours.

    • Don’t walk on the carpet during the dry time.

    • Opening windows can help reduce the dry time.

EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH

Over the weekend, I did some deep carpet cleaning in the living room. First, I used the vacuum to remove all the dust and crumbs. Then I applied carpet shampoo to get rid of a coffee stain near the couch. After cleaning, there was still a slight odor, so I sprinkled baking soda and let it sit overnight. The dry time took most of the day, but now the carpet looks and smells brand new. I try to do this routine every few months to keep things fresh.