Ash in your carpet? No problem. Don't try cleaning it yourself - there is a specialized approach needed in order to lift ash out of carpet without further damaging your home. Common Mistakes and Misconceptions: 1. Vacuum and then add water or cleaning solution and start scrubbing. Don't do this! You'll set the stain in further and spread it around to boot. 2. Clean with bleach or detergent. Don't do this! You might end up staining the carpet further and the stain might be per