Despite all the care and maintenance that you put into preserving your carpet, there will come a time when vacuuming would no longer be enough to restore it to its original pristine condition. If your carpet has become very difficult to vacuum, you might need to give it a thorough deep clean.
4 Reasons To Do Deep Cleaning in Carpets
There are four specific factors that will indicate to you that your carpet would need deep cleaning. First of all, the fibers of your carpet have become matted and is sticky to touch. Secondly, your carpet no longer has the same color as when you first purchased it. Thirdly, you will find circles of grime around the chairs or furniture on top of the carpet. Last but not least, clouds of dust fly from your carpet when you just walk or run over it. All of these factors is indicative of the need to deep clean your carpet.
Matted and Sticky Fibers
Deep cleaning your carpet would require agitating the fibers up to the backing with a special shampoo and then rinse it away with an extraction fluid. Let us take a look at the basic steps on deep cleaning your carpet.
Losing Color
Before you actually start deep cleaning your carpet, always ensure that it is colorfast. To do this, moisten a white towel with the cleaning solution that you are going to use. Apply it to an area of your carpet that is not noticeable. You will know that you are using the right cleaner if no color from your carpet sticks to the towel.
Grime Around Furniture
Next, remove all of the furniture that is sitting on top of your carpet. If there are some furniture that cannot be removed, cover the legs and with plastic or lay plastic film or foil under the bases to prevent stains from getting into the carpet. Vacuum your carpet thoroughly. Remove any spots and stains prior to shampooing your carpet.
Clouds of Dust
Read the instructions of your carpet shampoo or cleaner and apply it accordingly. Commonly, these cleaners are best applied using gentle single strokes. Never apply heavy pressure, especially if you are using a carpet shampooing machine. Since there are going to be splashes of shampoo foam and cleaning solution on your furniture, make sure that you wipe it away from the woodwork and legs in order to prevent damage.
After shampooing your carpet, fluff up the damp fibers so that it is standing against the nap, using a white towel applied with gentle strokes. This will facilitate drying of your carpet. Open all windows and/or switch on ceiling fans to speed up the drying process. Do not step on the carpet until it is completely dry.
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