subject: 5 Tips For Cleaning Your Carpet [print this page] Carpet is the most popular choice in floor coverings on the market today. Yet many people still complain about how difficult it is to keep their new carpet in pristine condition. This is quite surprising given the plethora of carpet cleaning products available and the ease with which they can be used.
To get the best value out of any carpet you need to make sure that it is regularly cleaned to keep it in as good a condition as possible, this way you'll have it for a lot longer and enjoy it more as well.
So let's look at some easy ways you can maintain your carpet in as near new condition as possible.Vacuum regularly. It may seem trite to suggest that you should vacuum your carpet regularly, but many people fail to understand the importance of this. A regular vacuum with a good-quality cleaner will not only keep your carpet clean but add to the purity of the air you breathe as well. When vacuuming, remember to use the machine in slow long strokes over the same area several times, moving slightly to the left or right each time. This means you will use the vacuum cleaner in small overlapping motions gradually moving over the entire carpet. For high traffic areas you should vacuum every day, and other areas once or twice a week.
Keep your vacuum clean. Your vacuum cleaner must be clean before you start using it. Make sure the tubes and attachments are free of blockages and that it is operating at maximum performance. A blocked vacuum cleaner or a full bag will not clean your carpet properly.
Mop up spills quickly. If you do happen to spill something on your carpet you should clean it up as quickly as possible. Stain resistant carpets still require you to take quick action so blot up any spill with clean white paper towels working from the outside of the spill in towards the centre in gradually reducing circles. If you have a residual stain that remains, you will need to seek expert advice to remove it.
Remove pet hair. If you have a dog or cat which sheds its fur regularly, you will need to vacuum those areas once or twice a day. This will helps stop the spread of fleas and dust mites and will prevent the hairs from embedding themselves into the base of the pile making them more difficult to remove.
Use a professional cleaner. In order to get the best out of your carpet, you should employ the services of carpet cleaning professionals at least once every 18 months to two years. A professional clean will help bring back the showroom look and will maximise the life of your carpet.
If you follow these simple steps, carpet cleaning problems can be a thing of the past, and you can look forward to enjoying your carpet for many years to come.
