I have a cream rug, which I love, but it doesn’t fit in the washing machine, and it has a few old marks on it – dirt mainly I think, though possibly a drop or two of red wine as well! Are there any products I can use / ways of cleaning it to bring it up a bit nicer?

aside from getting on hands and knees with my lint roller that is! I am never getting this kind of rug again!
actually, I should say “clean” – not shampoo, but get off the dirt and etc. The vac works a bit if I press hard but it will not get up my hair!! I hate this rug!

thank’s

ps i live in america so need cleanser’s sold in america actually new england to be more precise.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
The soap has dried into the carpet.

I’ve read some of other people’s posts, and it seems like some say get a professional (some like Stanley Steemer, others don’t), some say to rent a carpet cleaner and do it yourself, others say to buy your own, which is the best investment in the long run. I don’t mind buying my own for $200 if they really work well, because it does seem to be cheaper in the long run. I have 2 dogs and they bring in mud and dirt into the house all the time. I’ve never had carpets deep cleaned before, so I don’t know the difference between the different services and technology. Are they all steam cleaners or no? Any information is welcome and appreciated.