Are your rugs dingy with all the dust and dirt brought in from the outside? It’s time to give them a facelift by cleaning them up! Here are some tips from the pros to clean carpets effectively and safely.

Preparation before cleaning carpets

Before moving on to cleaning your carpets, there are a few precautions you should take. Indeed, it is important to read the labels of your carpets to follow the recommended cleaning methods or the recommended washing frequency.

In the same sense, you must take precautions depending on the material or texture of the rugs. If in doubt about the correct wash temperatures, ask your dyer for advice.

In order to start well, first, do with dry cleaning. You can then switch to cleaning with liquid products depending on the situation.

Before cleaning your carpet with any product, always test a very small end of the carpet to check for color stability.

For the best services of carpet cleaning in Lacey, you can contact Premier Janitorial Services. It is a well-known cleaning services company.

Dry cleaning a carpet: what to do?

Vacuuming your carpets about twice a week saves you from having to do a big clean every six months. To do this, use the brush mode and vacuum up and down by making several comings and goings. On the other hand, if your carpet is old and fragile, avoid brushing mode because you risk damaging it.

Another dry cleaning tip is to sprinkle baking soda on your carpet and scrub with a brush. Leave the baking soda to act overnight then inhale.

Carpet cleaning with liquids

If your carpet is still not clean and shiny after our dry cleaning tips, you can use the following techniques.

Clean your carpets with potatoes

Thanks to the starch they contain, potato peels are a very effective cleaning agent. To enjoy it, make an infusion of potato peelings and soak a sponge in this mixture to clean your carpets. Then let the product act for a few hours, then rinse with clean water using a sponge. Finally, let your carpet dry, and voila, it will be like new.

Sparkling water + baking soda = clean carpet every time

If your carpet has many stains and begins to lose its colors, the combination of sparkling water + baking soda will do it the best. To do this, immerse a sponge in sparkling water and then use it to brush your carpet.

Let the sparkling water sit for about 30 minutes, and then sprinkle baking soda on your carpet. All you have to do is wait for the baking soda to dry before vacuuming, and voila!

Washing a carpet with white vinegar

 For heavily soiled carpets with even grease stains,  white vinegar and dish soap are the best combination for effective cleaning. To do this, soak a sponge in white vinegar and clean the stains. Let stand for about fifteen minutes, then make a mixture of water and dishwashing liquid mounted in foam. Scrub the carpet with this mixture, then rinse with clean water using a sponge. To dry your carpet, use a clean, dry cloth.

Clean a carpet with ammonia

Another alternative is to add a little ammonia to a sprayer filled with water and soak the stain to be removed with this mixture. Then rub the stain using a damp sponge, then clean everything with a dry cloth and let dry.

The different types of rugs and how to clean them

Regular maintenance of your carpet is essential to give it a longer life. Dust, mites, mud stains, since they are on the ground, carpets are very likely to get dirty.

Regular vacuuming removes most of the dust. However, it is better to do annual maintenance of your carpet to remove the encrusted stains.

Whether short pile or long pile, if your woolen rug has aged, we give you some tips to give it a new shine. These few simple actions will make your life easier, but above all, make cleaning your carpet easier!

How to clean a woolen rug?

Wool is a natural material that has an undeniable charm for interior decoration.

In order to maintain your wool carpet, vacuum it regularly at low power. To sanitize a woolen rug and eliminate any bad odors, you can sprinkle it with baking soda. Leave on for 2 hours (or even overnight), then vacuum again.

Bacteria and mites will thus be eliminated!

To clean a stained woolen rug, you can use a mixture of water and white vinegar. Damp stains can be removed with a simple paper towel if this is a recent stain.

For difficult tasks, you can replace the vinegar with black soap. The important thing to remember is not to apply the product directly to the stain but rather to “dab” the carpet with a damp cloth.

How to maintain a high pile carpet?

When vacuuming a high pile carpet, make sure you are with the grain. Indeed, if you vacuum the opposite way, it could damage the fibers of your carpet, which could be damaging.

 It is advisable to maintain a long pile carpet once or twice a week. Do not pull on any protruding wires. Cut them to make your carpet more harmonious.

If it is an acrylic mat, you can afford to use soapy water. Obviously, you must not drown your carpet. Use as little water as possible.

To dry it , hang it on a clothesline. If possible, dry it outside. This operation can be done once or twice a year.

How to clean a short pile carpet?

Generally, a short pile carpet is easier to maintain than a high pile carpet. Here too, you can use soapy water (black soap or Marseille soap) to do the annual maintenance of your carpet.

If you cannot put your rug outside,  dry it with a dry cloth, a terry towel, or even with a hair dryer before hanging it.

To clean a really dirty carpet, you can use a mixture of white vinegar and hot water (in the same proportions).

The best of the best for cleaning a short pile carpet is the steam cleaner. It will come deep clean your carpet. If you have a lot of carpets at home, it is also possible to invest in a wet vacuum cleaner, which has the advantage of combining the three functions, it vacuums, washes, and dries your carpet!

How to clean an old carpet?

Some rugs keep their charm even after years of use. But it is not always easy to clean an aging carpet!

If it is a carpet that is precious to you, you can dry clean it using baking soda. As with the wool carpet, leave it to act for at least 2 hours before vacuuming to remove the baking soda, which should have absorbed all the dirt.

If you really care about your rug, don’t hesitate to take it to a professional. Although this operation is more expensive than a house cleaning, you will get the best results. It is an ideal way to give a second life to a carpet.

If it is a carpet to which you do not particularly care, you can always try to clean it with soda crystals dissolved in hot water or with a mixture of water and ammonia (2 / 3 for 1/3).

How to avoid soiling your carpet?

Perhaps the easiest way to maintain a carpet is to avoid dirtying it… although this is not always easy! Regular maintenance is the most efficient way to keep your carpet clean. The hairs are straightened and your carpet is dusted!

Before using a product, make sure of the result by testing your cleaning on a small end of the carpet and then start on the entire carpet. Finally, remember that if you clean a stain, you will surely have to clean your entire carpet to have a harmonious result.