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.