Like any other piece of furniture in your home, you need to clean your carpets regularly. It will help increase their durability and improve their appearance. Your home will have a healthier environment, and your children and pets will play calmly.
However, many homeowners are not sure how to properly clean their carpets. By the DIY method, they often come to mediocre results. The truth is that you will not have a well-cleaned carpet. Using this approach can even damage your precious carpet. That’s why you need to rethink how you take care of the carpets in your home.
Understanding the Harms of DIY
A little soap and water do an excellent job for most things, but not for carpets. The reason is that its fibres are delicate. It can often be difficult to rinse all the soap off the carpet. For example, I will share my experience cleaning the carpet in my living room. One day after I had spilt coffee, I decided I could handle it on my own, took some soap and water, and started rubbing. I didn’t even have detergent at home then. The coffee stain faded a little, but I had to rinse that part of the carpet satisfactorily. I used plenty of water to remove the soap, but it never washed off. I let it dry. The result was not satisfactory. The remnants of soap in the carpet’s fibres formed a sticky consistency, which was very unpleasant and suggested even more pollution. After it dried, my carpet didn’t look clean at all.
Another option I could apply to the stain was to rent a steam cleaner. I consulted with a friend about this method because I knew she had used it. She told me that steam cleaning brings many of the same negatives as soap and water. It takes days to dry, and detergent residues will likely continue to attract dirt.
But I decided to try this method, confident I would manage to do it this time. I did it. I had taken the carpet out of the living room for that purpose. After the treatment, I was eager to use the rug and put the furniture back in place before it dried. Then it got even worse: the wood dyes applied extra stains. In addition, my carpet shrank because it was too saturated by the steam cleaning process. That eventually led me to buy a new rug.
Now that you read about the risks of DIY carpet cleaning methods, you’re probably wondering what your options are for ridding your carpet of dust, dirt, and stains. Fortunately, there is a solution that does not rely on gallons of water or soap detergents. With professional carpet cleaning, the process is very gentle, and through it, the carpets get rid of dirt very easily and quickly. Instead of being drenched in water and drying for days, your carpet will be dry, fresh and healthy. And the peace of mind it gives you, knowing that you provide the best care for your carpet, is indispensable. This way, you ensure the comfort of your home. Your children can play on a completely dry and soft rug.
I can assure you that investing in a professional cleaning service will allow the removal of dirt, odours and allergens while extending the overall life of your carpet.
Professionals have the special tools, equipment and experience needed for expert cleaning without causing damage. Don’t make my mistake of cleaning your carpet! Now my children play on the new carpet, but when it comes time to clean, I will not resort to DIY methods. I will research and call the right people.
Carpet Care When You Have Pets
Some pet owners may think they will have to put up with the smells on the carpet if they have one. My neighbour Rachel thought when she took a dog at her grandchildren’s insistence. She didn’t want to remove the carpet from the floor because it made her comfortable, so she left it there.
Rachel had learned well about carpet maintenance in these circumstances and knew that even with a dog, she could keep her carpet in excellent condition. She found a professional who took cleaning precautions seriously. She also hires a professional cleaning team 2-3 times a year.
Another important thing is that she uses a vacuum cleaner with a solid vacuum to absorb the hair from the carpet. Regular vacuuming eliminates allergies. She immediately cleans the footprints of mud, paws, and stains, even cleaning the vomit from the carpet fibres. Rachel got used to postponing these things would cause a permanent mess. Rachel invests in pet-friendly carpet cleaning solutions to remove these stains on time. So she has a clean and fresh home for herself and her dog. And when her grandchildren come, they enjoy the cosiness of her granny’s house.
How to Clean the Carpet if the Stain is Fresh
Still, we can’t call a specialist for every minor carpet incident. If you have just spilt liquid, and there is a fresh stain, it is best to attack it immediately. Use a material that absorbs well, such as a kitchen roll, to absorb liquid, and remove more problematic debris. Avoid rubbing and smearing, as this will fix the stain and make it harder to remove. After soaking most of the liquid, lift the paper and sprinkle baking soda on the stain. Then after standing for about 15 minutes, vacuum.
After applying the above method:
- Moisten the area with clean water.
- Put shaving foam on the stain and treat it with a clean toothbrush.
- Wipe the foam with a clean, damp sponge (don’t shave the carpet K). Allow it to dry.
So, what methods will you use to clean your carpets perfectly?
The choice is yours!