Top 20 Tips on Carpet Cleaning

Following these wonderful tips on carpet cleaning you will be quite pleased with how your carpets look. Taking care to follow these carpet care tips will help you to prevent damage, but can also be very effective in removing stains and protecting the fibers of your carpet. 

1. Vacuum frequently to remove all loose dirt, anything that is dirt or grime in your carpet will start to harm the fibers and must be removed. High traffic areas should be vacuumed at least 3 times a week and other areas as often as once a week. 

2. Always treat stains as soon as they are discovered. If you allow stains to set, they could become near impossible to remove them. A quick stain treatment will take only minutes but keep your carpet looking beautiful. 

3. Never clean or spot treat a carpet without doing a thorough spot test. This will ensure that the cleaners you are using will not damage the carpet, or harm the colors that are in your carpet. Skipping the spot test could find you with huge color spots in your carpet where the colors have started to bleed out. 

4. Always use mild cleaners whenever possible, using the harsh cleaners can cause damage to your carpet if not properly used. Additionally, anytime you are using a high acid or alkaline cleaner it will need to be neutralized to prevent serious damage to your carpet. Always use the mild cleaners to ensure no damage. 

5. Never try to brush, scrub, or agitate spots in your carpet. Doing this will cause damage to the fibers and cause more damage than the stain itself would cause. Always blot at stains to remove them; this is a much gentler way to clean the carpet that will not damage fibers. 

6. One of the most important Tips on carpet cleaning is always avoid using shampoos, dish detergents, laundry detergents and any other type of cleaner not specifically made for carpet. These cleaners are designed to be quite harsh, which will almost always result in significant damage to your carpet. 

7. Anytime you are working with a wet stain always ensure you thoroughly blot up as much liquid as possible from the stain before applying a spot cleaner. This will ensure that you can get the majority of the stain out. Tips on carpet cleaning will always aim towards optimal results, and simply adding cleaner on top of the liquid stain will just spread the stain rather than cleaning it. 

8. For some reason if you are not satisfied with the results on one spot cleaner always wait until the carpet is thoroughly dry before you try another. This will allow you to see how well the stain was removed, plus it will cause less stress to the fibers of your carpet. 

9. Whenever possible use rotary scrubbing for carpets. This is a much better way to clean since it will protect the fibers, but still remove thoroughly the dirt and grime as well as cleaning residue from the cleaner. 

10. Try using cold water with your spot cleaner, this will ensure that you are not possibly draining color out of the carpet by using hot water. This is one of the best carpet care tips for also helping the environment as well since you spare the energy necessary to heat the water.

11. Always carefully select a disinfectant if you choose to use one. Not all disinfectants will cover the same problems; you need to be sure the disinfectant that you select will suit your needs. 

12. Never mix cleaning supplies yourself; this can be extremely dangerous s due to the fumes that are emitted, as well as the possible damage to your carpet. 

13. Ensure that you have your carpets professionally cleaned as needed to remove all stains, dust mites and remove deep ground in dirt. 

14. If you have a problem with small insects such as lice or even fleas always contact a carpet cleaning professional to assist you. Thoroughly cleaning your carpets can remove many of these problems, but it is important to carefully remove them to achieve the best results. 

15. Baking soda added to your carpet and then vacuumed up will do wonders to kill odors. After time your carpets will have some odors and this is a great cost effective way to avoid odors. 

16. Make sure when you are cleaning and vacuuming carpets you pay special attention to those areas that are around seating, doors and other high traffic areas. Many times the areas around seating are ignored, but they need special attention too. 

17. Using a simple ice cube is highly effective to remove dents and indentations in your carpet. Allow the carpet to dry after the cube has melted and then just run a vacuum over it to fluff up the fibers. 

18. Doormats are quite essential and should be positioned at each door around your home. This will help you prevent as much dirt as possible from getting into your home. 

19. Some stains that seem impossible are actually quite simple to treat, red wine stains are easy to handle with club soda, pet stains are easily handled using an enzyme, and WD-40 is a great cleaner for gum. This will allow you to get out many stains that are typically difficult. 

20. A final suggestion for tips on carpet cleaning is to always ensure that you locate a professional carpet cleaning company. A good company that is professional and knowledgeable will work diligently to protect your carpets and leave you with the fresh and clean carpets that you demand. 

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