In the age of technical invasion, when every family already has vacuum cleaners for dry and wet cleaning, a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter, and even a steam cleaning machine, it would seem that there should be no worries with dust and dirt. However, in order to preserve your carpet in good condition, it is necessary to possess more than just an equipment, needed for carpet cleaning – you need both knowledge and tools in everyday life. Our selection of carpet care tips will come in handy.

Carpet Cleaning: Where to Start from

Your first assistant in cleaning is a vacuum cleaner. A natural woollen carpet should be vacuumed at least once every three to four days. The synthetic fibre carpet needs more thorough care: the best option is to dry clean it with an ordinary vacuum cleaner every two days. Deep carpet cleaning should be done not more than once every three to six months. The fact is that modern carpets are impregnated with a special chemical composition, which is designed to prevent the penetration of dirt inside. Moisture will wash off this coating. Insufficient drying of the product can cause mould formation and the appearance of unpleasant smell inside your home. Thus, when it comes the time to deep clean your carpet, we advise you to contact a professional carpet cleaning company: they will clean the carpet with a detergent and antistatic agent using professional equipment in accordance with all the rules, and will also cover it with the above-mentioned protective compound again. 

How to Vacuum the Carpet?

Carpet must be regularly vacuumed to prevent dirt from penetrating into its fibres. Having penetrated the fibre, the dirt acts as an abrasive material, which accelerates the wear of the carpet ahead of time. To clean carpets with split pile, use a vacuum cleaner with a hard bristle nozzle, which will lift dirt from the depths of the carpet. When finishing cleaning the carpet with cut-off loops, be sure to use a vacuum cleaner in the direction of the grain, this will prevent the formation of shadow stripes on the carpet.

When cleaning the carpet, use only quality cleaning agents. The fact is that after cleaning the carpet, particles of a poor-quality cleaning agent may remain on the fibres, to which dirt and dust will subsequently adhere, and the carpet will look dirty again. In addition, your children and pets spend most of their lives on the floor, so handling products must be safe for their health.

Further, whichever cleaning agent you choose, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Read the label, dilute the product as required. Don’t overdo it.

How to Perform Dry Cleaning?

Have a dry cleaning powder ready for it. Spread the powder in an even layer on a previously vacuumed carpet, rub lightly, leave for a while to absorb the dirt, then go over the surface with a vacuum cleaner again. It is not necessary for the smallest grain to collect all the powder, the remaining powder particles can reduce further contamination of the carpet. This type of cleaning is the fastest.

Wet Carpet Cleaning

For a really deep clean, this cleaning method is most suitable for cleaning heavily soiled carpets. But remember that only carpet that is fully glued to the floor can be cleaned this way. You will achieve the best results if you first clean the carpet with shampoo and then clean it with a damp vacuum cleaner. Using these two cleaning methods, you can perfectly clean out heavily soiled, wrinkled coating. To achieve the best result, it is better to entrust this work to professional carpet cleaning London based companies, since it is especially important to scrupulously remove all moisture from the carpet and allow it to dry properly, otherwise the structure of the fibre of the covering and base may be disturbed. But, if you still decide to clean the carpet yourself, clearly follow the recommendations of the manufacturer of the washing vacuum cleaner.

Shampoo Cleaning

First, check the shampoo: pour a few drops into the dish and leave it overnight, drain the excess liquid in the morning and leave it to dry, then see if the surface of the dish is sticky. If the surface is sticky, it means that the remaining shampoo on the fibres of the carpet will attract dust.

Even with a good quality shampoo, it is recommended to clean the carpet only after you have thoroughly vacuumed it, as otherwise you can damage the fibre structure and the base. The carpet, which has dried after cleaning, must be vacuumed again. If the carpet is woollen, do not use household cleaning agents that smell like ammonia.

Steam Carpet Cleaning

Steam carpet cleaning services is a great way to breathe a new life into your old carpet. This is one of the most popular methods for domestic carpet cleaning and many people prefer it due to its effectiveness and safety. Carpet steam cleaning can be used in homes with children, pets and people prone to allergies.