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 What
are the best types of carpet cleaning products
How to choose the
best one for your carpet
Many carpet cleaning supplies available
on the market today are backed by extensive advertising. Therefore, it
pays to be cautious when buying supplies. Look for general cleaning
supplies or for products that tackle specific problems. Always choose
those cleaning products that are least harmful for your health and your
environment.
You can buy liquid-based or powder-based cleaning supplies. In both
categories, you will find products that are formulated for stain
removal, disinfecting, absorbing moisture, or general cleaning. If you
want a stain removal product, choose one that removes the specific type
of stain you want to remove. Some supplies effectively remove liquid
stains, such as coffee or wine, and others remove pet stains.
Choosing a liquid- or powder-based product will depend on the type of
stain you want to remove. You can sprinkle a powder-based stain remover
on a dry stain and brush it off. A stain without a hard surface that is
caused by a liquid will need to be treated with a liquid-based stain
remover. Some powder-based stain removers will absorb liquids that have
caused a stain, but they should be used when the stain is still wet.
For general cleaning, select a product for the kind of soil to be
cleaned. If a carpet is dirty with dust and dry pollutants, you can use
a powder-based cleaning product. However, if a carpet is dirty because
of moisture combined with dust and dry pollutants, a liquid-based
product is better. To remove clean moisture such as a water spill on a
carpet, you can try a powder-based product as an absorbent.
If you need a product to both clean and disinfect, consider how the
product smells and feels. People using the carpet might be allergic to
either or both, especially if they are near when the cleaner is being
applied.
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