subject: How to Clean It: Hot Tips from Eddie the Cleaner [print this page] "Hi, I'm Fast Eddie, the carpet cleaner"Hi, I'm Fast Eddie, the carpet cleaner. I've been cleaning carpets for 15 years and not only am I fast, but I'm good (if I do say so myself). I'm not trying to sell you on my services, I've got more work than I can handle, but I do have some tips for you to use in the home. Fast carpet cleaning tips that will help you keep your carpet looking and smelling fresh, extend the life of your carpets and save you time and money in the long run. Sounds good? OK, here we go...
The best way to keep your carpet free of daily dirt and ground-in grime is frequent vacuuming. A light vacuuming every other day or so, especially in heavy traffic areas, is enough to get rid of a large percentage of the dirt. Dirt not only diminishes the beauty of the carpet, but can also shorten its life span because abrasive dirt particles actually damage the fiber. So it's important not to let it build up, and here is an inexpensive, green-friendly tip - sprinkle baking soda on the carpet before you vacuum. It will help lift the dirt and grime and it's natural deodorant power will help the carpet stay fresh-smelling, especially if you have pets.
Speaking of pets, here is a tip for dealing with the accidents they sometimes cause. If you catch the problem soon after it happens pick up any solid matter with paper towels, then blot up as much liquid as you can with paper towels or clean white rags. Once you've done that pour some white vinegar on the stain making sure you moisten the entire stain thoroughly. Let it work into the carpet for a few minutes, then blot again removing as much liquid as possible. Repeat this if necessary. Vinegar will neutralize the odors and the vinegar smell will dissipate as it dries.
Of course, periodic professional carpet cleaning is a must, whether you have pets or not. As I mentioned earlier, dirt and grime can actually damage the fibers and vacuuming simply can't pick it all up. Once a year steam cleaning is recommended for high traffic areas, for carpet in rooms that don't see as much use, once every two years is sufficient. For carpet cleaning London offers a vast array of choices - find one in your neighborhood that has a trusted reputation, and tell them Fast Eddie sent you. Hey, I gotta go..."
