Spill happens all the time – it’s no shocking matter. Sometimes, however, it’s still challenging to keep the carpets clean even with the best efforts. The good thing is that we have carpet cleaning hacks that work, and we’re listing them down here for you.
Carpet cleaning hacks
The first step in carpet cleaning hacks is to identify the kind of stain on your carpet. Once you’ve identified what the stain is – it may be synthetic or natural, then you’re good to go to start with your carpet cleaning hacks.
Don’t ever rub your carpet stains.
Rubbing is a rookie mistake in removing stains or cleaning carpets. Some people get frustrated and would rub the stained area vigorously. You need to blot the site instead of rubbing it to avoid spreading the stain or letting it seep in.
Regardless of the solutions you use, blotting is always your friend. It’s also essential to use the right direction to blot to protect your carpet’s fiber integrity. Blot inwards from the outside stain to avoid spreading the stain further.
Use an iron to remove stains.
Your iron isn’t just there to straighten the newly laundered button-down shirt. You can also use it to remove carpet stains. First, vacuum the carpet’s stained area to take away all the particles (dust, dirt, and soils) left. Use a towel or cloth dipped in a concentration of a liquid solution made of vinegar and water.
Dampen the part of the carpet with a spot or stains. Put the moist towel over the stain and use the iron to heat the towel.
Move the iron over the cloth or towel, and the stain will lift into the towel. Stop ironing when the stain is eradicated.
Club Soda works just as well!
Mix one part of club soda with white vinegar. It is easily one of the fastest fixes in this carpet cleaning hacks list.
Lint roller knows the way.
Sometimes, crumbs and other dirt just don’t go away with simple vacuuming. Lint rollers are useful in taking away all the missed hairs and crumbs in the stained area. Purchase a lint roller and clean away the problematic areas. Use some elbow grease to get all the particles that the vacuum didn’t get. You can spend about five minutes or more rolling, depending on the type of carpet you have.
Homemade deep clean carpet cleaner
Deep clean your carpets to get rid of the stains, dust, and soils in the comfort of your backyard. Make your deep cleaner mix by putting all these ingredients:
- ¾ cup of hydrogen peroxide
- 1.4 cup of white vinegar
- 2 tbsps. of dish soap
- Five drops of essential oil
- 2 tbsps. of fabric softener
- 1 gallon of hot water
Pour this solution in your carpet cleaning machine instead of purchasing a branded chemical-filled option.
Carpet cleaning may take time, but if you have the patience to do it, you won’t need much. There are carpet cleaning hacks you can try if you have the time. Cleaning your carpet will also give you that feeling of satisfaction that you won’t get when you hire professional cleaners.
However, not all stains are easily removed using these carpet cleaning hacks. In situations like that, don’t hesitate to call Super Kleen Carpet Cleaning Services. We are always ready to jump and save your carpets for you.
