Making the time to clean up your carpet on a regular basis will help prevent any unsightly carpet stains or any embarrassing carpet odors from developing. For someone who totally dreads the look and smell of dirty carpets do not worry, there are simple carpet cleaning strategies you can do yourself at home in order to keep your carpet clean, smelling good, and free of stains today.
In order to keep your carpet clean, free of stains, and smelling new, you have to vacuum it on a regular basis. If left unclean, hair, dirt, and other grime can accumulate in your carpet and can result in further damage to it. Dirty carpets can pose a health risk for persons with allergies, so keeping it clean at all times will safeguard your entire family.
Wiping and cleaning all spills on your carpet right after it happens will prolong the life of your carpet and will surely keep it clean and stain free. In order to do away with smelly odors or hard to remove stains on the carpet, clean spills immediately. Take some paper towels to remove the mess then blot the excess before cleaning the carpet any further. Exercise caution when taking the food dirt, or animal waste off of the carpet so as not to rub it into other areas.
As soon as any solid waste has been removed, clean the spot using tap water. With the help of paper towel or clean cloth, clean the area following a circular motion, moving clockwise, as well as counter-clockwise to ensure that any traces of stain or dirt is totally removed. Do not attempt to harshly scrub the carpet as this can harm the sensitive fibers of your carpet.
In case plain water has failed to do the trick, dilute a small amount of mild bleach in water together with a small amount of liquid detergent (go for bleach mixtures that can be used on colored fabrics and test in an inconspicuous area such as inside a closet-DO NOT USE BLEACH ON NYLON OR WOOL RUGS). This mixture will help remove the remaining stubborn stains. But, if the carpet stain is not entirely removed by the said solution, go for a mild chemical stain remover for carpets. You have to choose the milder solution, because we all know how sensitive expensive carpet fibers are, we want the stain removed but we do not want our carpets damaged.
Use them in an open or well ventilated space as much as possible, and always wear protective gloves when applying them. Just before you apply that chemical cleaner onto your carpet, test a small portion of it on a hidden spot to make sure it will not discolor or damage your carpet. If it doesn't, then proceed to use it. Wipe clean the spot following the same gentle and circular motion. Rinse well with plain water afterwards and blot dry using a clean cloth or rag. You have to ensure that no amount of water stays on the carpet to preclude any mold and mildew growth.
If these DIY carpet cleaning tips won't do magic on your floor carpet, all you have to do is give the nearest carpet cleaning services a call. Contrary to popular belief, commercial carpet cleaning services do not necessarily have to be expensive. Actually, the expenses you will incur to get all the mess cleaned up and done for you is well worth it.
Although cleaning your carpet on your own sounds cheaper, it would be more convenient and fast if you engage the services of a carpet cleaner to do the cleaning on your behalf. They have all the skills, expertise, and tools to make carpet cleaning as fast as possible without further damaging your carpet. By doing it yourself you tend to incur more damage which will end up causing you more expense.
