|
Tips for maintaining the appearance of
your carpet
|
| 1. |
Vacuuming ... Seems
obvious, however most folks do not vacuum often enough |
It does seem obvious. Vacuuming
is an essential task. Regular cleaning of dirt and dust that are on the
surface will keep them from settling in deep. Do not wait until
your carpet looks dirty before vacuuming. when you vacuum (at
least once a week) take your time and do a thorough job. vacuum your
carpet both directions so as to pick up the most dirt you can. |
| 2. |
Clean carpet stains with club
soda |
The carbonation in club soda
works to effectively remove carpet stains. Pour the soda on the stain,
and then blot. If you use a large amount, you may want to remove excess
liquid with a shop vac. |
| 3. |
apply ice to remove gum and
melted wax |
Ice is a good method for
removing wax from your carpet. Get to the wax before it has a chance to
work to far into the fibers of the carpet. Once you ice it you can
remove the solidified pieces a little at a time. reapplication of ice
may be required. This technique also works well for gum. |
| 4. |
You can use salt on red wine
spills |
this is a technique which is
effective if you get to the spill right away. Pour a generous amount of
salt on the spill to absorb the red wine before it can work it way into
the fibers of the carpet. |
| 5. |
For most spills, if you get to
them right away, blotting with a clean absorbent cloth does wonders |
If you catch a spill when it
happens, blotting with a clean cloth is easily one of the best carpet
cleaning methods. The cloth will absorb the moisture, lifting the
potential stain along with it. If a stain is still visible after all of
the liquid is absorbed, you can then turn to another cleaning strategy
specific to the type of stain. |
| 6. |
Use vinegar and water |
Use vinegar diluted with cold
water (always use cold water so you do not set the stain in) as a great
natural cleaning solution. Use the solution on a cloth and blot the
stain. For tougher stains utilize a higher concentration of vinegar. |
| 7. |
And, of course, use a steam
cleaner |
Professional steam cleaning is
recommended to insure the overall process is effective and safe for your
carpet |
