Home Carpet Cleaning Tips You Need

Since it is expensive to install a carpet into your home, it is a worthwhile endeavor to take care of it. A clean carpet is one big step towards a healthy home environment. Since vacuuming alone is insufficient, we will discuss several different ways of cleaning your carpet. Tips for doing this are as follows:

Vacuuming regularly prevents dirt from getting imbedded deep down into the fibers. To keep carpets in the best shape possible, a daily vacuuming is prescribed. However, for most of us, vacuuming a high traffic area at least twice a week is more realistic. As far as technique goes, vacuum slowly over an area going back and forth and side to side in parallel rows about seven times in a high traffic area.

As we said initially, carpet cleaning is more than just vacuuming. Shampooing a carpet is required periodically to keep carpets clean. A shampoo solution is sprayed onto the carpet; this loosens and absorbs dirt. After the shampoo is applied, allow the carpet to dry; then vacuum. Another method of heavy-duty carpet cleaning is steam cleaning. In this case, a liquid-based cleaning agent and a steam-cleaning machine which brings dirt to the carpet’s surface.

Shampooing and steam cleaning are great ways to get dirty carpets clean but, what about addressing carpet stains? There is essentially no way of avoiding stains no matter how much you try – unless you don’t use the carpet at all. At one point or another, someone is going to track mud into the house, spill a drink, or drop food. If you have children, it will be sooner rather than later. The trick to removing carpet stains is to act quickly. The longer the offending material is left on the carpet, then the greater the chance it has to set in. Using clean towels, blot up liquids as best you can. Never rub the carpet fibers; rubbing only will cause the carpet fibers to weaken and could result a worn spot. There are several brands of carpet cleaners that work well in removing stains; and there are also a few home remedies that work just as well. For instance, blotting club soda on a stain with a clean, dry cloth works wonders. In addition, baking soda and corn starch can be used to remove oil spots. Straight vinegar can be used to remove chocolate and coffee stains.

Knowing how to clean a carpet once it gets dirty is important. There are, however, also a few simple things that you can do daily to keep your carpets clean. For instance, insist that your home is a “shoe free” home. It is no surprise that shoes ruin carpets but, what some people may not know is that bare feet also ruin carpets. In other words, if you are going to have a “shoe free” home, then make sure to wear socks or slippers in the house. Additionally, place an entrance mat inside the front door; and make sure that the mat is long enough so that guests have room to come in, wipe their feet, close the door, and take off their shoes. Also place a mat outside the house to remove the larger particles of dirt prior to anyone entering your home. Remember to keep this mat clean as well. When a mat reaches a point when it can no longer hold anymore dirt, the dirt can go only to one place: into your house!

In conclusion, as long as you give your carpets the time and energy they deserve, you will be able to enjoy your investment for many years to come.

By: Penelope Pettikrew

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Penelope Pettikrew is known as the Speed Cleaning Queen. She has spent 25 years optimizing her methods. In her latest book, "Speed Cleaning Secrets Revealed," she shares techniques for getting the maximum cleaning done in a minimum amount of time. Visit SpeedCleaningCentre.com to get more strategies on new carpet cleaning.