Cleaning a carpet routinely will help prevent long-term damage to its colour and feel. Here are our tips to help you clean like a pro!
Tools You’ll Need:
First thing’s first: Start prepared with every item you might need to clean a carpet effectively in one go. You’ll need a brush and vacuum – a separate brush will work well enough but owning a vacuum attachment like this one will make things easier for you. Secondly, you’ll need formula (carpet shampoo) and powder. Finally, you want an old towel or shammy cloth in case the shampoo makes your carpet too wet.
Pre-Vacuum:
Before you start vacuuming, see if there are any hard stains like gum or food on your carpet. These are best removed by freezing them with an icecube and scraping them off. Next, do a patch test of the shampoo on your carpet to ensure that it’s not going to cause any discolouration. Carpet shampoos come in many different varieties, and some may be stronger than others. When applying the shampoo after a patch test, use as little as possible to get out a stain. The more you use, the longer the drying time will have to be. Leave at least 30 minutes, and test the dampness by pressing the towel firmly onto the carpet to see if any liquid transfers to the towel
When All is Dry:
You’re ready to apply your powder to the carpet. Liberally coat the carpet with cleaning powder, and leave it for 20-30 minutes. For a shaggier carpet, use the brush to rub the powder into the hairs of the carpet. This process will absorb odors and any remaining moisture that you may have left from the shampoo. All it takes now is a good vacuum, and voila! Your carpet is clean.
It’s time to give that carpet a great clean this week! Come into Dynamic Vacs to pick up any vacuuming supplies you may need to get started. We’re located at #183-10233 Elbow Dr. SW. T2V1E8.