A neutral low foam carpet shampoo for use in hot water extraction machines. With the use of a water extraction carpet machine a high pressurized stream of solution is sprayed onto the carpet. Almost instantaneously, the excess moisture and dirt are removed by suction. Novalite is a concentrated, low-foaming additive which improves the searching power of the extraction carpet machine equipment. Easily diluted and very economical, it cleans well, even softening many water-soluble and oil-soluble stains.