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Tips for keeping you carpets attractive
Basic tips for
keeping your carpets clean and attractive.
Keeping Your Carpet Clean and
Attractive
Your carpet represents a significant investment. Keeping all your
carpets clean and new looking is integral to enhancing the overall look
and appeal of your home. It’s essential to take proper care of them to
ensure their longevity. The following are some tips to help you keep
your carpets beautiful for many years to come.
Clean Your Carpets Frequently
Dirt and oily residue on your carpet will attract more dirt. Walking on
the dirty areas will wear down the carpet fibers and carpet base. It’s
best to vacuum your carpets frequently to remove as much loose dirt as
possible. You want to get down into the fibers and pull the dirt out
before it becomes firmly embedded.
Remove Stains As Soon As They Occur
The longer a stain is allowed to dry and harden, the more difficult it
is to remove. Whether liquid- or oil-based, stains saturate the fibers.
They can be cause by dirty shoes in high traffic areas as well as by
accidental spills.
Scrape Up Dried Soil
You may have to scrape some stains caused by solid deposits. Soil or
dirt can dry into small clumps. Use a blunt metal object that won’t
damage your carpet to break up the dried stain. Once it has been
loosened, the particles can be vacuumed up.
Spot Test Cleaning Agents and Stain Removers
Not all carpets are made of the same material, and they react
differently to different types of chemical cleaners. Always spot test a
stain removal agent in a hidden area of the carpet before you apply it
to a critical area. Let the test area dry properly before proceeding to
use the cleaning agent on the visible area of your carpet.
Read and Follow the Instructions on Chemical Cleaning Agents
Before using a harsh spot remover or chemical cleaner, test it properly
on a hidden area of the carpet. Always try a gentle cleaner first. If
that doesn’t work, try a stronger product.
Be sure to read and follow the instructions provided with the spot
remover. They should include recommendations for applying different
strengths
and list the kinds of stains that can be effectively removed.
Most strong spot removers are either high acid or high alkaline
products. After using one of these agents, neutralize the area by
applying the neutralizing agent recommended in the instructions. If a
neutralizing agent is not specified, use water and rinse the area
thoroughly.
Minimize Detergent Residue
When you use a detergent or carpet shampoo to clean your carpet, a
residue will probably be left behind in the carpet fibers. This residue
may show up as a fine powder in the fibers and tends to attract dirt.
It’s important to remove as much of the residue as possible after you
clean your carpet. Vacuuming afterwards often isn’t enough. You should
use an extraction process with rotary scrubbing to thoroughly clean the
residue out of the carpet fibers.
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