There is nothing nicer than sinking your feet into a soft plush carpet at the end of a long day, but how on earth do you keep them looking fresh and clean? It can be a huge battle, especially when you have children and pets. Carpet cleaning in London and all over the world can be a mundane task but I’m here today to give you some tips that will go some way to helping you keep your carpet as clean as the day it was first fitted.
Deep clean regularly
You need to stay on top of cleaning your carpet for it to keep it’s ‘like new’ appearance. Of course, you can hire or buy machines that will help you do this, but if you prefer to let someone else do the hard work for you then it’s worth considering companies like CarpetFirst who specialise in carpet cleaning in London, to do it for you. Carpet cleaning is hard work and if you want the job done well it’s always worth asking yourself if you’re better off letting an expert get to work for you.
A good deep clean will pull dirt and debris out of the carpet. Water penetrates the fibres all the way down to the backing of the carpet and will remove anything that has become embedded – even dirt that you wouldn’t see without looking very closely. It will be cleaner than it has ever been. It’s worth getting this kind of deep clean done once every six months if you have a family.
Shaving gel
Yes, really! If you think you need to go and buy an expensive carpet cleaner with a fancy nozzle to clean day to day stains, you are mistaken. The best thing you can use, especially in an emergency is shaving gel or cream, it will usually remove any kind of stain. Place the shaving gel directly on the stain and then let it sit for approximately half an hour. Once the gel has set, blot it away with a clean dry cloth. You will then need to complete the process by spraying the area with a mixture of one part vinegar and one part water and wiping away with a clean cloth. Done correctly and the stain should be gone.
Freeze chewing gum
Is there anything worse than finding hard, dried chewing gum stuck to a carpet? Where do you even start? Well, the answer is the freezer! For this, you’re going to need a couple of ice cubes with which you’ll use to freeze the gum for around 30 seconds. Once it’s frozen solid, you should be able to use a spoon to lift the lump and then cut the strands of carpet close to the gum as you possibly can. Yes, this means you’re cutting your carpet, but a small amount will be barely noticeable in comparison to a lump of unattractive chewing gum.
Blot stains
We’ve all been there. Someone drops something on the floor and before you know it there is a garish looking stain on your beloved carpet and panic sets in. Carpet stain removal doesn’t have to be a chore. The first rule is to not rub the stain. By blotting with a cleaning solution with a paper towel or clean cloth, you will put a small amount of pressure onto the stain that will soak it up. When you rub a stain, it causes the dirty particles to ground their way into the fibres of the carpet. If you blot from the outside to the inside of the stain, you will prevent the stain from spreading.
Reheat wax
We all love a cosy, sweet-smelling candle to make our home feel welcoming, but what happens when wax lands on your precious carpet. You swear you’ll never light another candle again. Don’t panic, there is a solution.
You will need to heat the wax back up again to remove it effectively. Grab yourself a white cloth and place it over your iron. Put the iron on the wax to warm it up and then scrape it away quickly with a spoon or butter knife before it sets again.
After this, grab a paper towel and place it over the surface area and iron on the paper. The wax will melt and stick to the paper. You might need to do this a couple of times to remove it completely and obviously be careful how long you have the iron on the paper for as you don’t want a burning situation. Common sense is key here. Also, only use a white cloth as coloured ones could transfer the colour onto the carpet when they’re heated up.
So there we have some tips to help you along the way. Whether you are carpet cleaning in London or Birmingham, or Manchester or Leeds, there is a tip here for everyone.
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