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Have you heard that dirty carpets might affect the air quality in your home? Properly cleaning your carpets with a homemade carpet cleaner may not only make your house smell pleasant, but the carpets will last longer, and allergens will be eliminated. This guide will help you know the most effective method of cleaning your carpets.

Frequency of Cleaning Up The Carpets 

When cleaning the surface, e.g., vacuum cleaning, you should think once or twice a week. Other factors that will influence this number include the question of whether your family has any allergies and whether you own pets.

Fortunately, professional carpet cleaning will not have to be done as frequently. It is advised that you deep clean your carpet every 12 to 18 months.

What is the Best Way of Cleaning Carpets? 

Cleaning your carpets is best done through regular vacuuming, spot-cleaning them according to expert instructions, and scheduling a professional carpet cleaning service about once a year.

When carpet cleaning is concerned, it is as simple as that. It is no secret that you must vacuum them; however, several additional procedures can be included for better results.

Our Expert Cleaning Tips

As we mentioned earlier, in-depth carpet washing is not a one-day affair that would only involve a vacuum cleaner. To ensure that it becomes easier, we have subdivided our tips into several sections to ensure that you can get the work done without any problem. We would like to discuss some of the constants in carpet cleaning before getting down to the details.

• Begin by vacuuming. All your carpets will be infested with dust, dirt, and hair (human and pet). You should always vacuum to start off your deep cleaning. Also, make sure to set your settings depending on the type of carpet. A shag area rug will trap dirt and debris in a different manner when compared to a shorter-piled carpet.
• Test your cleaning methods. The contemporary carpets are made to be colorfast, a fancy term to express that they will not have their color bleed. But when you are using older rugs and carpets or even experimenting with the new cleaning technique, always test it somewhere that cannot be noticed. One thing that you can do to test your carpet cleaning solution is to relocate a chair or couch and go and test your cleaning technique there. All you have to do is remember that it will always be easier to prevent a cleaning technique, rather than to reverse one.
• Move the furniture beforehand. You should be certain to move your furniture even when you are simply vacuuming, as this ensures that you clean your whole floor.

Additional Tips to Remove Carpet Stains

In case your carpet is dirty and you do not have time to give it a complete clean, you can simply treat the stain. Time is the most significant factor in the treatment of stains. The more time a stain takes to set in, the more difficult it will be to cure it. You can create your own carpet and upholstery cleaner by using the everyday items that most people have at home. Combine 3 tbsp. dish soap, 1 tbsp. vinegar and 2 cups of water.

• When the solution is applied too much, it will sink beneath the carpet, and further hydration may become a breeding ground for molds in the future. Wipe the carpet because rubbing is harmful to the piling of the carpet.
• Wipe the cleaner off using a different cloth that has room-temperature water. You will not wish to leave a cleaner behind, which would end up giving the carpet a darker shade, in case it is left longer.
• Towel any remaining water using a third cloth. You may also cover the part with towels or paper, put a heavy object on the top, and leave it to absorb all the water.

Cleaning Carpet without a Cleaning Machine

In case you want to give it a full clean, one of the ways to make your carpets appear fresh is to rent a steam carpet cleaner. But in case of a fast, easy refresh without a machine, baking soda is used.

Here’s how:

• Clean the space by vacuuming to get rid of all dirt, hair, and physical objects.
• Spot clean any stains. When the stain treatment is done and the carpet is damp, ensure that it is completely dry before proceeding to the next step.
• Sprinkle some baking soda, or carpet cleaning powder may be used. Do not leave out spotty. Now you wait. The powder must be allowed to rest for at least half an hour, though the more time, the better. You can do this at night or early in the morning before you go off to work. When having pets, ensure that you keep the pets out of the room by closing the door or blocking it with chairs. When ingested, dogs and cats can be poisoned by baking soda in large amounts.
• Repeat the vacuum process to take out the traces of baking soda. The final step is to ensure that all the baking soda is vacuumed so that your carpet is not rough and no pets can accidentally ingest it.

How to Deep Clean Carpets

In the case of deep cleaning, the first step would be budgeting time. When you rent carpet cleaner or any other steam cleaning tool, your floors will remain wet, which takes time, up to 24 hours. Wipe down the room, starting with the farthest corner and coming towards the door. The steam cleaning machines typically combine steam and chemical substances to clean your carpets; however, vinegar can be used as a natural substitute.

Steamrite provides homeowners with professional carpet cleaning services to keep their indoors clean and healthy for everyone in the family. Call us now for any questions or to schedule your carpet cleaning service.

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