Monday, May 5, 2014

Carpet Cleaning Tips: How To Take Care Of Your Carpet

Carpet Cleaning Tips: How To Take Care Of Your Carpet

By Meagan Smith


If you have carpeting in your house then you know what a headache it can be to maintain a clean looking carpet. In this article we'll share a few tips to help you take care of your carpeting the right way. Keep in mind that it is recommended that at least every six months you clean your carpets with a professional since they might have special treatments and chemicals to remove stains and revive the look and feel of your carpets.

Shoes are always leaving behind dirt and germs on carpets so be sure to remove loose dirt with a strong vacuum before you apply liquid cleaners. If your carpet has a lot of loose dirt in it, you will just stir it around with liquid cleaners. When needed, allow the stain to dry prior to vacuuming. You can find some stain removers to help you remove simple stains in local home improvement stores.

Do not use a lot of heat for carpet cleaning. Heat is very destructive to carpet quality, particularly when delicate materials or elaborate patterns are involved. This is even more critical when you're trying to get rid of a stain before it becomes permanent. Test any solution on a small area of the carpet before applying it all over your carpet.

Carpets that are made from delicate materials like wool or silk can be extremely vulnerable to chemicals or liquids so be careful and read instructions before you plan to apply any liquids on your carpets. If you don't know the proper ways to remove stains from your carpet then consider consulting a professional or hiring a carpet cleaning company.

Hiring a professional can be a good idea so you can get some recommendations and ideas on how to best take care of your carpets. Be sure to know which liquids are safe to use and which ones you need to avoid. A professional should be able to provide some guidance on when and how often you should be vacuuming and cleaning your carpets to maintain it's quality.




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