Shoes and Floor Mats Are Your Best Friends
When it comes to protecting your carpet, floor mats and taking off your
shoes are the best things that you can do. You may not be able to prevent
accidental spills, but you can make sure that everyone removes their shoes
before they enter the home. Floor mats at each door will also help to pick
up any dirt particles that would otherwise be tracked inside.
Baking Soda for Odors
If your carpets have started to smell, baking soda can help to eliminate
the odor. Sprinkle baking soda over all of your carpet before vacuuming.
The baking soda traps in odors, so your carpet should smell fresh once you
vacuum it up.
Clean Stains Immediately
Stains are much harder to clean if they have had time to soak into the
carpet. As soon as a stain happens, use over-the-counter stain remover to
tackle the stain. You should never use heat when cleaning a stain because
it can cause the stain to become baked into the fabric. If you do not have
any stain remover at home, a blend of water and vinegar or club soda will
help to remove the stain. Make sure to blot at the stain because scrubbing
tears up the carpet fibers.
Removing Gum
Out of all the stains, gum is one of the most difficult to remove. If you
did not notice it right away, the gum will fuse to the carpet fibers and
become impossible to remove without tearing the carpet. One easy solution
is to use an ice cube. Use the ice cube to freeze the gum for at least 30
seconds. Afterward, you should be able to lift up the gum with a spoon.
While some of the carpet fibers may still break, it is far less likely if
the gum has been frozen first.
Hire a Professional
Carpets last longer when they are professionally cleaned at least once a
year. Heavy traffic areas, stains and mud are removed better with
professional cleaners than do-it-yourself products. A carpet is
essentially a filter for the air that traps dust and pollen. When it is
not cleaned properly, dirty carpet can cause allergies to worsen.
When your carpet becomes dirty, you can get it back on track quickly. A
professional cleaner can help to remove stains and ensure that your carpet
is in the best of shape. To get help with carpet cleaning, contact Hydro
Clean today.
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