Everybody wants their carpets to sparkle all the time; but accidents happen. Kids, wine, gravy, pet feces – they won’t let us be great in peace. So what you do when you are faced with a stain that threatens to break up your loving relationship and send you off to a carpet-less eternity?
If you can’t find the time to call over a professional, or you are on a somewhat tight budget and can’t afford professional carpet cleaning services – here are a few tips to help you get through cleaning your carpet just right;
Take a few minutes and strategize by asking yourself a few necessary questions – for instance, what is the carpet made of and what cleaning solution is most likely to eliminate the stain without any casualty?
Club soda works magic against beer and wine stains. This is only true if you use it correctly. Simply blot the stained area with the soda on the cloth, and repeat the process until stain is eradicated.
Ice cubes are great for chewing gum that gets tacked onto the carpet. Simply grab a couple of ice cubes and freeze dry the cubes for about 30 seconds. When it is frozen solid, use a spoon and lift up the glob, cutting the strands of the carpet as close to the gum as possible. If you are careful enough, there will be minimal noticeable harm done.
When the ‘accident’ happens, apply the shaving cream directly to the stain and allow it set for about 30 minutes. Once this time elapses, blot the set cream away with a dry white cloth, then finish up by spraying the area with one part vinegar mixed with one part water and then wipe away the solution with the same white cloth.
It may not be necessary to get professional carpet cleaning any more than once or twice a year, but professional carpet cleaning services will give your carpet a good treat and only leave you with the minor task of maintenance – and compared to changing the carpet every few years, you will find that this is worth the occasional splurge.
If you can’t find the time to call over a professional, or you are on a somewhat tight budget and can’t afford professional carpet cleaning services – here are a few tips to help you get through cleaning your carpet just right;
- Have the Demeanor of a Professional Carpet Cleaner
Take a few minutes and strategize by asking yourself a few necessary questions – for instance, what is the carpet made of and what cleaning solution is most likely to eliminate the stain without any casualty?
- Clean Any Carpet Stains Immediately
- Blot Carpet Stains – Don’t Rub, Don’t Scrub
- Less Cleaning Product Equals Better Results
- Let It Dry
- Treat Your Carpet Like Royalty All Year Round
- Steam Clean on Occasion
- Ditch The Chemicals & Use Household Products
Club soda works magic against beer and wine stains. This is only true if you use it correctly. Simply blot the stained area with the soda on the cloth, and repeat the process until stain is eradicated.
Ice cubes are great for chewing gum that gets tacked onto the carpet. Simply grab a couple of ice cubes and freeze dry the cubes for about 30 seconds. When it is frozen solid, use a spoon and lift up the glob, cutting the strands of the carpet as close to the gum as possible. If you are careful enough, there will be minimal noticeable harm done.
- Try Beauty Products
When the ‘accident’ happens, apply the shaving cream directly to the stain and allow it set for about 30 minutes. Once this time elapses, blot the set cream away with a dry white cloth, then finish up by spraying the area with one part vinegar mixed with one part water and then wipe away the solution with the same white cloth.
- Splurge A little
It may not be necessary to get professional carpet cleaning any more than once or twice a year, but professional carpet cleaning services will give your carpet a good treat and only leave you with the minor task of maintenance – and compared to changing the carpet every few years, you will find that this is worth the occasional splurge.