Carpet cleaning hacks to do on your own

As comfortable and happy we are with our carpets at home, it’s not the best type of flooring to have in regards to cleanliness. Carpets collect dust and dirt easily. And it's barely ever noticed until it has reached a point where the carpet has already changed in color. And by this time, the problem is already at its worst. But despite all of this, we still love a good carpet because of how comfortable it is to have, and how great they look in a living space. And if you love having carpets, you must also learn to love cleaning them to guarantee that your living space environment is as clean and as safe as possible. But of course, who gets excited about the idea of house cleaning or office cleaning.

Why you need to clean your carpet on a regular basis

Regardless of how much you may despise cleaning your carpet (we all do), it’s still actually really important that you do. The problem with carpets is that they are very good at masking dirt. It can look as good as new, but may already have an unwanted build up of debris. Here are a few reasons that will help motivate you to clean your carpets.

• The build up of dust and debris can pollute the air inside your living space. It’s unhealthy to be exposed to this every day.

• Moisture builds up on the under-layer of the carpet, and combined with dirt, can cause mold and fungi to develop.

• The quality of the carpet depreciates if not regularly cleaned. A replacement can be very expensive.

• Dust or any moisture can change the color of carpets making them look unpleasant

• Moisture and dirt can develop an odor

• Eliminate dust mite infestation. The dust that builds up in our carpets is mostly made out of our dead skin. And this is the main food supply of mites.

• The carpet is the perfect environment for bacteria to grow.

Many experts would suggest getting your carpet professionally cleaned. But this may not be an option as it is a burden to your monthly expenses. And as much as a professional cleaning makes a big difference, it doesn’t have to be a monthly expense. It’s just as good to clean your own carpets yourself and maybe save a professional cleaning for once a year.

Step by step carpet cleaning process you can do by yourself

• Buy a carpet cleaning solution -Make sure that the solution is effective. If possible, look into the different reviews this product has received to find the right product for your type of carpet.

• Prepare the solution as recommended on the bottle. This may differ according to the size of the carpet and the type of carpet you own.

• Make sure you only use the amount you need as it is a waste of detergent using too much.

• Avoid making the carpet too wet, it’ll make the drying time longer and risk the carpet not getting dry at all and developing an odor.

• Use a brush to scrub the areas that have stains or dark/dirty spots

• Let the carpet dry and vacuum it to remove any excess debris and shampoo

Hacks to making the cleaning process easier

As much as we avoid the difficult and strenuous job of cleaning an entire carpeted floor, it’s still an absolute must to guarantee that your home is as clean and as safe as possible. These are a few hacks and tricks to cleaning your carpet using easier methods that will not drain you of all your energy, yet still, guarantee an effective clean.

1. Brush and Vacuum

Before anything else, the first thing you have to do is remove as much dust and dirt with a vacuum. A big mistake that people make is when they vacuum immediately. The dirt, dust and debris are constantly pressed into the fibres of the carpet. And this makes it very hard for the vacuum to pull it out. To actually remove the dirt as effectively and as fast as possible, it’s advised to brush the carpet first. A brush with firm bristles will help loosen the pressed dirt and off of the fibres. the dirt will be picked up easily, and you don’t have to spend a long time vacuuming to get results.

1. Invest in a carpet cleaner

There are carpet cleaners, or sometimes even vacuums with the same function, that releases water and solution on to the carpet and suctions it back into the machine along with the dirt. This is the easiest and most effective way of cleaning carpets. Although hand washing carpets using solvents may be more effective, it is only ideal for small sized carpets. If you are planning to clean an entire living space floor, these carpet cleaners will do a good job. Make sure that you do this at least once a month for better results.

1. Clean your carpet during warm/hot days

A carpet that doesn’t dry well will develop an odor immediately. It’s important that you clean and wash your carpet during a hot/warm day. Avoid doing this when it’s humid or raining outside. This will make the job twice as easy and twice as fast to do.

1. Use an effective and recommended solution

Sometimes, how difficult it is to get a carpet as clean and as bright as you want it to be, all depends on the type of solution you use for cleaning. Make it a point that you do your research on all the different types of solutions you can choose from, what their strengths are and how fitting they are for the type of carpet you have. The more accurate you are with what you want, the better chances you’ll find the best product you need. The Internet has enough information about these products so that it won’t be so hard to find the right one for you. If you still can’t with the use of the internet, you can always consult with professional carpet cleaning companies who offer free estimations.

1. Clean as often as you can

The longer you leave a carpet unclean, the harder it is to clean it once you have to. The trick is if you don’t want to exert too much effort cleaning your carpet, do it as often as possible. The more often you do it in a month, the easier it is to clean.

These are simple and extremely doable hacks to help you decrease the time and energy it takes to clean your carpets at home, maybe an office cleaning, or even your cars interior carpets too. It’s easy and necessary if you want to have the safest and cleanest environment every day.