Our carpets are subjected to a great deal of wear and tears. They are expected to endure a lot. The carpet in your home is subjected to a lot of abuse every day. More about the author?
Germs & Mold
There’s also the dirt you can’t see – bacteria and germs, as well as dead skin cells which feed dust mites. The carpet is a great place to breed dust mites, mold, and other bacteria.
Regularly cleaned carpets are cleaner, look better and last longer. They are also healthier.
There are many things you can do to clean your own carpets. If you have pets, regular vacuuming will be helpful. Furry friends can leave behind a lot of hairs on carpets.
Powders, baking soda
Baking soda or commercial powders (great for eliminating odors!) can be used to clean carpets. Sprinkle the powder liberally on the carpet. Do a test patch first in an unnoticeable area. Leave for 30 minutes, or more if you can. Vacuum up the powder.
Make the carpet shampoo solution according to the instructions on the label. It is important to dilute most shampoos with water. Also, test out the product on a small area of carpet. Try not to over-shampoo the area. Scrub with a stiff bristled brush. Vacuum the area once it has dried.
Professional carpet cleaners
Budget Maids is a house cleaning service that offers professional carpet cleaning.
There are many types of carpet cleaning services. Steam or hot water extraction is a popular method. However, dry cleaning has its own advantages. What is the difference between the two methods?
Steam cleaning is done with equipment that sprays heated water onto the carpet. This could have included chemicals. The water and dirt are vacuumed at the same time.
Equipment used could be portable units that plug into electrical outlets, or truck mounted carpet cleansers.
Pre-conditioning
Pre-conditioning is the first step in hot water extraction. The carpet can be treated with alkaline or acids depending on the type of fiber. This is helpful in the actual cleaning.
However, dry carpet cleaning can have many benefits. Dry carpet cleaning is a great alternative to traditional shampooing. There is less drying time, no re-emergence of stains and water marks and you don’t risk water damage on wooden furniture.
You should clean your carpets regularly. But investing in professional carpet cleaning from your housecleaning service will make your carpets look like new.
Carpet Cleaners North Shore
119 Fiddens Wharf Rd, Killara NSW 2071
(02) 8310 7640