No matter who you are, or how clean and fussy you happen to be, there are going to be times when you will get spots on your carpet. Spots happen. Drinks drip or get spilled, shoes carry in debris, dust collects, kids have accidents. So, what should you do when you have got carpet spots? Getting your carpets cleaned will be very pricey, #not to mention# that the frequent cleaning can break the carpet down, and shorten its lifespan.
The following #is a# #look at# how you could clean carpet spots #on your# own without calling on the cleaners:
Choosing a cleaner - Each carpet is different and so every cleaner should be as well. You do not #need to# buy a fashionable machine #to clean# your carpet, a bucket and a rag will be nearly as effective, but #the product# #you use# #to clean# the carpet needs to be selected carefully. Oxyclean is a great option for nearly any carpet, plus the directions for mixing it for carpet cleaning are #on the# packaging. Bissel also make some good carpet cleaner products.
Test your cleaner - The best way to guard yourself from problems with your carpet spots is #to test# #the product# you intend #to clean# it with in a isolated place. If you happen to have a closet for example, test the carpet inside it rather than #in the# centre of the room. This will likely help you recognize #if you# are likely to have an issue including dying the carpet or bleaching it. Once #you have# tested it, #and found# it #to be# fine, move to step 3.
Clean the stain #as soon as# possible. When you #get a# spot on your carpet, do not leave it for long. The earlier you clean it, the greater the results are likely to be. So, #if your# child spills juice, clean it without delay.
Pretreat - The same as with clothing, stains on carpet will lift easier for those who give #the product# a possible opportunity to work. So pre-treat the carpet, and go back to it a few minutes later.
Do not over-soak the carpet. Water and soap are an excellent tool because they collect and attract dirt. If you happen to use excessive water and soak your carpet, it may actually finish up dirtier than it had been before. So, do your best not to over soak the floor. Use a vacuum of some kind to suck up excess water.
Make sure that the carpet is absolutely dry before anyone walks on it. #If you# let people tread on your carpet right after #it has been# cleaned, the stains may return, or you could get new ones. Think of it similar to a new baby, if #it is# subjected to something right after cleaning, #it is# more likely #to get# dirty #and make# it worse. So, if need be, block the room off.
#Having a# spray bottle with carpet spot cleaner on hand to fight stains immediately is a shrewd idea. In addition, you could keep a box of wet wipes on hand.
Author Resource:
When I say that I understand how hard it can be to perform these tasks which I have written about in this article. I have used these tips on many projects through the years but in the beginning when I first started out in the trade there was a lot to learn. For my training I went to a company called Carpet Fitter London . They taught me everything that I know.
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