In this post on Carpet Cleaning Flagstaff, I wanted to show you another quick little video that I found.
This video does a great job at showing how to clean stubborn carpet stains using simple ingredients that you probably already have at home.
Enjoy.
Carpet maintenance is definitely a chore for some people but if you ask me, it’s something that I love to do. Using the correct approaches and of course the best products, you will never complain about this chore EVER again. The secret to proper carpet cleaning and care is PREVENTION. Providing you take proper care of your carpet, it’s possible to save a lot of money from having to buy costly cleaning products and solutions and new carpet.
If there’s a stain in your carpet don’t rub it harshly and carelessly since this can cause it to smear and may also become irreversible. This will also weaken the fiber of your carpeting which causes it to wear out sooner. Who wants to replace carpets every year?
When you are attempting to eliminate the mark, make sure you do it properly. Stains that aren’t treated effectively are likely to reappear at the surface of your carpet. You think you already cleaned the mess but in time you will find that it is making its way to the surface of your carpet or rug again. One can avoid this by covering the stain with a thick wash rag and weigh it down with something heavy for several hours or even better overnight. This will let the cloth to soak up the stain.
It’s always simpler to clean the spot when it’s fresh. You can use Isopropyl rubbing alcohol to remove the spot quickly. Put it on by pouring some onto a clean hand towel or other cloth. You can also use paper towels for this task. Be sure to use white. Just simply blot it until as much stain is removed. Don’t spread the stain by blotting in different directions.
With or without dirt or unattractive stains on your carpet, it’s very important to vacuum regularly and thoroughly. Keep in mind that rugs and carpets wear out primarily due to dirt. Oily soils attract more oily soil thus regular vacuum-cleaning is a must if you’d like to maintain your carpet at its tiptop condition.
What about occasional deep cleaning? Steam cleaning is an efficient way in deep cleaning your carpet. This can be done as frequently as needed especially if you have furry friends inside the house. Either get a specialist to get it done for you or you can just get your own deep cleaning equipment. Deep cleaning should be done AT LEAST every 6 months to a year.
In this post on Carpet Cleaning Flagstaff, we examine different methods available for effective carpet cleaning.
Almost everyone appreciates the value of fresh, clean carpets. It is hard to imagine living anywhere very long with filthy carpets. Clean carpets are an important part of a well kept house. If you are a landlord or business owner, this is especially important.
Different carpets and different spots require different solutions. You may ask- what is the best method to clean carpets? I cannot tell you a specific method that works for every carpet because it would have to depend on the following things:
- What your carpet is made of (this, I think is the most important factor to consider)
- Whether or not your carpet has been treated for stain resistance
- Amount of traffic on the carpet
- Where the carpet is
- Drying time
- Whether or not somebody in the home has allergies to certain cleaning products
Here are the most popular methods in carpet cleaning:
Steam Cleaning
Also known as “Water Extraction”, a hot water cleaning solution is sprayed onto the carpet by using a high-pressure jet spray. A wet vacuum will then be used to suck up the solution, water and dirt. This is the most common method used in professional cleaning services. This procedure involves a number of stages including a thorough pre-vacuum so dry soils can be removed from the carpet before they are wet and turn to mud, treating spots and stains, pre-spraying with a cleaning solution, stirring of the solution into the carpet pile, hot water extraction and application of deodorizer.
Dry Method
Some people swear by this method because there is no drying time or whatsoever. It actually involves a three-part procedure: solvent sprinkling on the carpet, going over the carpet using a special buffer with two rotating heads and vacuuming. As you vacuum, all the powder and accumulated dirt will be removed.
Shampooing
This method is really simple- a cleaning solution is shampooed onto the carpet with a circular brush. The rotating action of the brush creates foam which traps the soil and is then removed as the foam is vacuumed away.
Bonnet Cleaning
The bonnet (spin pad) should be placed at the base of your buffer and then you have to dip it into a shampoo solution. Go over the carpet just as if you are buffing your floor. Continue doing this until you remove the dirt from the carpet. Finish off by vacuuming the carpet once it is dry.
Foam Cleaning
The machine used in this method generates the foam. You use a brush to agitate the foam on the carpet and an extraction vacuum will then be used to pick up the foam and the trapped soil and dirt.
I hope you can see now that carpet cleaning is much more than just renting a machine. It is important to choose the correct method for your type of carpet and its location.
In this post on Carpet Cleaning Flagstaff, I wanted to share a quick video that I found online.
This video does a great job in showcasing how to deep clean a carpet. In the video, they use a standard commercial variety carpet cleaning machine that you can rent. For deeper, more persistent stains, you might need more industrial deep level extraction equipment. Your carpet cleaning service will be able to determine what is the most appropriate equipment to use.
I don’t really like it when I enter someone’s home and I’m greeted by smelly pet odors. You don’t notice it since you are already used to it but your guests can, trust me! If you don’t want your furry friend to spend lonely nights outside your house then you’ve got to learn to wipe out pet odor. Since dogs and cats spend lots of time laying and rolling on the floor, their body odors infuse the fibers and that is where the whole matter begins. Then there is also the smells from the little presents that sometimes pets leave behind!
Talking about pet accidents, obviously the very first thing you need to do is to deal with it right away. If your four-legged friend has urinated on your carpeting, pat the site dry as soon as you can. The faster the urine is removed, the less damage it will create for your carpet. Pile on paper towels and then stand on them for about a minute or so, make sure to get as much off the carpet as possible.
If you have a carpet cleaner or stain removal liquid go ahead and use that to get rid of staining. Cleaning products that are intended for pet odor removal are recommended for this job as they should have less of a chemical smell like ammonia. Ammonia in addition urine doesn’t smell good I’m telling you! Also, the smell of ammonia might also train your pet to keep using the same location.
There can also be the problem of solid waste. Merely collecting the solid waste and dabbing at the stain isn’t enough. You need to give the soiled spot a good cleaning. Vinegar works great for this process, it also acts as a deodorizer because of its odor eliminating and anti-bacterial properties. It’s also possible to use a mild dish soap to get rid of the stain and freshen up the area. Once you’re finished removing the stain completely, rinse it by blotting with a damp white cloth or paper towel.
For thorough cleaning, use a wet vac or Bissel. These types of special vacuum cleaners function like regular ones except they use clean water to remove the stains and then the dirty water is sucked up into a reserve container.
To finish, use a neutralizing or pet odor eliminating spray to maintain things fresh between vacuuming or cleaning. You can also sprinkle pet odor carpet powder just before vacuum-cleaning to remove undesired smells. I’ve tried it and the carpet is really odor-free within minutes!
Welcome to Carpet Cleaning Flagstaff. If you are a home owner or a business owner, this site is for you. I hope to provide helpful tips on carpet cleaning as well as a solid recommendation for professional carpet cleaning in Flagstaff and surrounding areas.