Knowing how to care for your carpeted floors properly is crucial in keeping them looking fresh. Clean carpets can transform the appearance of any room in your house. The cleanliness and lifespan of your carpets depend on how often you clean it. At some cases, you should seek a professional carpet cleaning company near you to clean your carpets.
To maintain the look of your carpets, keep an eye out for these most common carpet problems.
Areas and paths of the carpet that are walked on more frequently than the rest of the carpet. Usually, high traffic carpet areas are from the front door to a living room and around sofas. Protect high traffic areas by placing a rug on top of the carpet.
Dirt and soil can get trapped deep within the carpet fibres. Usual vacuuming will not remove these dirty spots.
Accidental stains from wine, juice, coffee or ink are impossible to remove on your own. Wipe the stains away immediately and then book a professional carpet cleaning company.
Carpet fibres lock in any odour or foul smell, including cigarette smoke.
The trick to fresh-looking carpets and prolonging the life of your carpets is maintaining them properly.
Adding carpet vacuuming to your daily routine shouldn’t be difficult. If you have carpets in all rooms but don’t have much spare time to vacuum the whole house every, you can vacuum one room a day. The carpets may look clean, but dirt, soiled and other particles sink deep within your carpet’s fibres. Even though you don’t see them, they will affect the colouring and look of your carpets.
Accidental spills are unavoidable, no matter how careful you are sooner or later you come across spilt or dropped drink or food. When this happens, you should act immediately and clean the spill. If you leave the stain to dry and soak into the carpet fibres, it may never come out, even with a professional carpet cleaning equipment. Most common carpet stains that our house cleaners come across when cleaning carpets or rugs in Barnsley, Sheffield, Doncaster and Rotherham areas are wine stains, juice stains, coffee and tea stains and food stains. If you are prone to spilling your drink or dropping your food on your carpets, have a spot remover or carpet cleaning spray at hand.
Regular carpet maintenance routine includes vacuuming but also deodorising. No matter what material your carpet is made out of, it traps odours, dirt and dust particles. All carpet fibres trap smells and should be deodorised regularly with specialised deodorising products. Make your own by mixing two cups of baking soda with 10 to 20 drops of your favourite essential oil. Sprinkle all over your carpet, leave for 10 minutes and vacuum up. Your carpet will smell fresh in no time.
Only a carpet cleaning company has the right tools and equipment to deep clean your carpets. Not only does professional carpet cleaning improve the look of the carpets, but it can also improve the health of you and your family. The air quality will be much better once the dirt, dust and other particles will be removed from the carpet fibres. You should have your carpets professionally cleaned every 12 to 18 months, depending on how much they are used and if you have pets or children.
If you have pets and pet hair on your sofas and carpets even after vacuuming, perhaps your vacuum is not powerful enough, then invest in lint rollers. The easiest way to get rid of pet hair not only from clothing but from sofas and carpets or use a squeegee.
To remove chewing gum from a carpet, use an ice cube. Leave it placed on the gum for 5 to 10 minutes; it will harden and loosen the gum’s grip on the carpet fibres then scrape off with a spoon.
Mix baking soda, dish soap and white vinegar add on the stain and scrub to remove.
Spread a thick coat of baking soda on the area and leave until the sides form a dry crust. Vacuum the baking soda residue, and hopefully, the stain will be lighter or completely gone. Repeat the process if necessary or call your local carpet cleaning company.
Wait for the wax to harden and then scrape off with butter knife. Vacuum any leftover chunks. Fold and place a damp white cotton towel over the remaining wax. Set your iron on high and press over the towel for 10 seconds to draw out the wax.
“Always blot the stained area, never rub it. When you spill something on your carpet, it’s crucial to remove the fluids first because if it soaks into the carpet fibres, you will never get the stain out. Use a clean cloth to blot the stained area lightly starting at the edges and working your way towards the centre.”
Easy, by using rugs and runners to protect your carpet. You don’t have to cover all your carpets with rugs, just areas where spills are most likely to happen. For example, place a rug under the dining room table.
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