3 tips for cleaning carpets at home
Most households have carpeting as flooring because of its soft and warm look, especially in regions where the temperatures are usually cooler. Many people also prefer carpet over other floor coverings because of its easy and economical maintenance. However, even after regular vacuuming, sometimes it becomes difficult to get rid of stains and dirt. Here are some tips professionals use to care for carpet cleaning needs, which you can apply at home.
Blot and don’t scrub
Spills are normal in a household, especially one with kids or a household that usually hosts too many parties. One of the immediate remedies anyone tries is to scrub the spill. Professionals recommend that you should not scrub the area as it leads to fabric disintegrating, and also, the stain gets ground into the fabric. Instead, they say blotting is better suited. Use a clean cloth or paper towel to gently blot on the spill. This technique puts only a small amount of pressure on the stain, and this helps in soaking up the liquid. Also, always start blotting from the outer edges and work your way inwards rather than the reverse.
Shaving cream
A neat trick that is extremely easy to try. If you have stained the carpet, take any shaving cream available in the bathroom and apply it directly on the stain. Let this cream sit on the stain for 30 minutes and soak up the dirt and color. Now, take a clean white cloth and gently start blotting on the area till all the cream gets out. Once done, you can simply spray some white vinegar and water solution and then wipe using a clean cloth.
Club soda and vinegar
You probably have heard of this popular DIY trick, and rightly so, because it actually works. If you want to remove any wine or beer stains from the carpet, this easy trick will restore your carpet to its original condition. Take a clean cloth and pour some club soda on it. Use this cloth to first blot the stain gently and thoroughly. As you see the stain getting lighter, use some more club soda to blot it out. If this trick does not work, then take white vinegar and water in equal ratios, and spray this solution on the stained carpet. Let it sit for 15 mins, and use a dry sponge to soak up the cleaning solution and the stain.
