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Sure-Fire Tips For Carpet Cleaning
There's no question that your daily or weekly vacuuming makes
your carpet look fresh and newer but it's not enough to protect
your carpet from dirt, debris, and oily film deposits that go
with this debris. You can't avoid the oily debris. It comes from
cooking vapor, the air, the bottoms of your feet, your pets, and
a host of other places. So you'll need to clean your carpets
regularly. Follow these carpet cleaning tips to get the best job
done.
Clean Frequently
Carpets should be cleaned every 12 months. This ensures that
the oil film doesn't get so thick it discolors your carpets. If
you live by yourself or there's just two of you then every 18
months will probably be suffice. If there is more than 5 of you
then you'll probably need to do your carpets every 6 months.
Hiring A Professional
You should consider hiring a professional to clean your
carpets. A professional cleaner is trained, that's why he or she
is a professional and they will know which type of cleaning is
best for your carpet. The professional will come with a heavy
duty hot water extraction system which will be used to spray
your carpets with water and detergent and then to suck back the
water and oil into a tank in their vehicle.
Do It Yourself
If you decide to rent a steam cleaning machine and do your own
carpets you need to realize that the rental equipment is not
nearly as powerful as the pro's equipment so you won't get as
deep a clean. You also need to realize that some of these
machines can damage your carpet so be sure you know what you are
renting.
Powerless Retail Rentals
Choose your retail rental carpet cleaner carefully because many
of these lack power meaning you might land up with a carpet
that's too wet and not enough power to suck the water up. This
could end up damaging your carpet. Make sure you do your
research and that you know what you are renting
Easy On The Water
Pretend like there's a water shortage and use water sparingly.
If you use too much water and your carpets are wet for more than
24
hours you can develop mold and mildew growth which is bad for
your health. Never mind those interesting odors that seep out of
the carpet.
Leave No Trace
Choose a solution that leaves no or little residue behind. The
PH of the cleaning solution should be around 9 and it should
always be less than 10. If you are left with that sticky residue
your carpets will pick up more residue and pick it up quicker.
Wool Carpets
Wool carpets are different than the synthetic blends. They
require a special solution that is designed for wool and the
natural fibers. Make sure the solutions PH is no higher than 8
and no lower than 5.
Stop The Stains
If your carpets are already treated with a stain resistant
treatment you need you use a cleaner that's designed to work
with this treatment. Any other cleaner will destroy the
stainguard treatment already on the carpets which could cause
discoloration and void the warranty.
Less Dry Time
After you've cleaned your carpet places fans around the room to
push air across the carpet. This will reduce the time it takes
to dry the carpets and the risk of mold and mildew. If you have
a dehumidifier use it to pull the moisture out. An air
conditioner will also pull moisture out. Your carpet should be
dry in 12 hours or less.
Following these carpet cleaning tips will have your carpets
looking fresh and clean and it will extend their life. Carpets
are expensive so the longer you can make them last the better!
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John Murray makes it easy to go through the carpet buying
process and provides tips to keep your carpet lasting long. To
learn more and receive your free mini-course visit the carpet
rugs website
About the author:
John Murray is an award winning interior designer, self taught
know-it-all and author. He makes the carpet buying process
simple and provides all the tricks and tips to keep your carpets
lasting longer, quickly & easily.
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