By cleaning your carpet regularly, you can avoid unsightly stains and odors. For those who absolutely cannot stand the sight and smell of a dirty carpet, there are simple carpet cleaning strategies you can do yourself at home to keep your carpet clean, smelling fresh, and stain-free today.
How do you self-clean your carpet?
You don’t have to spend a fortune to keep your carpets clean if you follow these simple tips:
Vacuum your carpet regularly.
To keep your carpet clean, spotless, and smelling like new, you need to vacuum regularly. If not cleaned, hair, dirt and other contaminants can build up in the carpet and further damage it. Dirty carpets can be a health hazard for people with allergies. Keeping them clean at all times will protect your entire family.
Wipe up any spills on the carpet immediately.
Wiping and cleaning any stains on your carpet as soon as they occur will extend the life of your carpet and will certainly keep it clean and spotless. To eliminate unpleasant odors or stubborn stains on your carpet, clean up any spills immediately. Use paper towels to remove the stain and blot up the excess before continuing to clean the carpet. Be careful when removing food or pet droppings from the carpet so they don’t rub off on other areas.
Once all the hard dirt has been removed, clean the stain with tap water. Wipe the area with a clean paper towel or cloth in a clockwise and counterclockwise circular motion to completely remove all traces of the stain or dirt. Do not attempt to clean the carpet roughly, as this may damage the delicate carpet fibers.
Use a mild carpet cleaner
If plain water is not enough, dilute a small amount of a mild bleach in water with a little liquid detergent (choose bleach blends that are also suitable for colored fabrics and test them in an inconspicuous area, such as a closet – do NOT use bleach blends for NIKON and WOLF fabrics). This mixture will help remove stubborn stains. However, if this solution does not completely remove the stain from the carpet, use a mild chemical carpet spotter. You need to choose a gentler cleaner because we all know how delicate expensive carpet fibers are. We want to remove the stain, but we don’t want our carpets to be damaged.
Use chemical cleaners sparingly
Use them as often as possible in an open or well-ventilated area and always wear protective gloves when using them. Before applying a chemical cleaner to the carpet, test a small amount in an inconspicuous area to ensure that it will not discolor or damage the carpet. If it won’t, use it. Wipe the stain with the same gentle circular motion. Then rinse the stain with clean water and wipe it with a clean cloth. Make sure no water remains on the carpet to prevent mildew.
Hire a professional cleaning services
If these “do-it-yourself” carpet cleaning tips don’t help your carpet, simply call the nearest carpet cleaning service. Contrary to popular belief, commercial carpet cleaning services do not have to be expensive. The cost of getting the mess out of the way and getting the job done is well worth it.
While it may seem cheaper to clean your own carpet, it is more convenient and faster to hire a carpet cleaning specialist. They have all the skills, experience, and tools needed to clean the carpet as quickly as possible without damaging it further. If you do it yourself, you risk causing even more damage, which will result in higher costs in the long run.
