Charlotte House and Commercial Cleaning Services Blog: Carpet Cleaning Tips
At Bucket 'n' Broom we are always asked if we shampoo carpets. We do not shampoo carpets but we have some tips that will help you clean and maintain your carpet.
Carpets need to be vacuumed once a week and more often in areas of heavy traffic. Frequent vacuuming prolongs the life of your carpet by preventing a buildup of gritty particles that can cut carpet fibers. Pay special attention to the areas where people sit and move their feet. Vacuum areas of heavy traffic with a crisscross pattern of overlapping strokes.
Spots and spills happen to just about every carpet and can be difficult to remove.
You can tackle many of the common carpet and rug stains you may encounter with a vinegar and water solution, or sometimes with just undiluted vinegar.
Carefully blot or scrape the entire area before applying any cleaning solution,removing as much of the spill as possible. Before using any cleaning solution, test your carpet in an inconspicuous area to make sure the cleaner won't damage or discolor it.
When you apply cleaning solution, work from the outside of the stain toward the inside to avoid spreading the stain.Bucket 'n' Broom's green solution: mix 1 cup vinegar with 2 cups water (or a 1:2 ratio ).
To remove crayon stains, tackle the spot directly by dipping an old toothbrush in vinegar and scrubbing the stained area.
For white school glue on your carpet, try treating it with a vinegar and water solution sponged in and blotted. However, if the spot is stubborn, warm up the vinegar a little bit on the stove or in your microwave and sponge it in undiluted. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes, then scrape it away. Clean up any residue using the vinegar and water solution.
A greasy spill on your carpet can be a nighmare. Sprinkle it with a little cornmeal and allow it to sit for five minutes. Next, sponge the area with vinegar and water.
For catsup, liberally sponge the mixture into the carpet until the stain disappears, rinsing and repeatedly wringing out your sponge.
Chocolate stains should be treated in the same way, but it's important to blot with a clean cloth, to avoid spreading the stain further. Again, rinse and wring out your sponge repeatedly until the water runs clear.
A coffee or tea spill on the rug should come up easily if you catch it right away. Just sponge it with clean water. If the stain is set, however, use the vinegar
and water solution; sponge it in, then rinse and wring until all brown color is gone.
A red wine spill on a carpet,blot as much out as possible then sprinkle the spill with salt and let it sit for 15 minutes. The salt will absorb the spill and will turn pink. After brushing or vacuuming the salt away, clean the area with a mixture of 1/3 cup vinegar and 2/3 cup water.
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