I live just out of Melb, so can't really take them outside for a wash. I haven't got anywhere big enough that I could drape them either.

I might just have to give them a super-duper vacuum, then a good scrub by hand . Or get the Man to get me the carpet cleaner! Yeah right.

Does anyone use steam mops on carpet? I think they are advertised as doing carpets aren't they? I just thought that if they work alright, I might try to save up for one to do my wooden floors and the two big mats.