A home with wall-to-wall carpeting can easily get those soft, beautiful floors dingy and dirty in no time. The condition of your carpet depends on your daily habits and cleaning methods, so you could be doing something more to keep your carpet looking and smelling its best. There are simple methods that you can do to ensure that your carpets will always be in top condition and so that you won’t have to spend a lot of time maintaining them.
- Always take your shoes off inside – Speaking of taking your shoes off, if you really want to keep your carpet clean, make it a rule that shoes come off when you walk in, so you don’t bring in dirt and debris from outside. And if you want to go the extra mile (or you just really like wearing shoes indoors) you can wear socks or designate house shoes or slippers to wear around your home to protect carpeting from any oils and dirt from your feet—just make sure you never wear them outside. Source: Apartment Therapy
- Treat stains as soon as they occur – If you notice a stain, tackle it right away. Any kind of spill requires swift action before the substance sets in. Apply your chosen cleaner to the spill and gently blot it out with a clean rag. Keep blotting the spill until it’s dry and then vacuum the area.
- Make sure to use a white or neutral-colored towel to clean the stain. You do not want to get dye on your carpeting.
- If you don’t want to use a chemical-based cleaner, a combination of vinegar and club soda usually works on stains. Mix equal parts vinegar and club soda and then apply to the stain. Source: WikiHow
- Vacuum once a week – Vacuum the carpet throughout your home at least once a week, and vacuum areas of high traffic every few days. If you whisk away surface dirt before it has a chance to get worked deep down into the carpet pile, you will both prevent allergens and bacteria from quickly accumulating and preserve the carpet’s appearance. Not only does dirt dim the look of carpets, but its abrasive particles actually damage the fibres of the carpet so that they slowly lose their sheen and plush character. Source: Maid for You
- Baking Soda Combats Oil Stains – Oil has to be the most frustrating substance to remove from carpets and sometimes you can’t exactly treat these stains with hot water and the dabbing technique. You need a special way to extract oils from carpets and this is where baking soda saves your life and your carpet. Apply liberally on the stain area and leave it until the baking soda absorbs the stain and for a sort of dry crust, which you can effectively vacuum and leave you with a much lighter stain. After most of the oil has been absorbed, you can proceed to dabbing the stain. Source: Clean London Professional
Carpets come in many different colours, shapes, sizes, and material so it’s best that you consult with a professional first if ever you plan on using certain cleaning products on them. If you want our help, then you can get in touch by checking out our contact information below!
