Those are some great hints.
This one was I'd never heard of before and will give it a try: If you have a stubborn stain in your carpet, try non-scented baby wipes! They grab almost every stain out of the carpet. Once it dries, though, go over the area with a damp clothe to pull up any leftover soap.
Also, a word of caution on the Lysol hint...I've read that Lysol is dangerous for animals.
Didn't know Lysol could be harmful to animals. We don't have any pets right now, so no worry - but will keep in mind for the future. Thanks!