For allergy sufferers or people who are guilty of spilling things on the floor, a carpet can take you on an anxiety ridden journey. Thankfully, there are tips and tricks to maintaining the perfect carpet, and you can expand your home design horizons. Carpets for the clumsy aren’t so scary when you know the tricks to keeping them clean for long-lasting use.
Vicious Vacuum
If your vacuum isn’t at the right height, it can actually damage the carpet as well as the vacuum. It can rip pieces of the carpet out without you knowing, causing damage to the belt of the vacuum. When you turn on your vacuum, you want to heighten it to where the vacuum doesn’t feel like it’s being pulled forward by itself.
You should also never start vacuuming with a dirty bag. This can cause the suction of the vacuum to diminish by half, causing only some of the dirt to get cleaned up. As for bagless vacuums, the filter should be cleaned every three months. If the filter is extremely dirty, don’t wait, as it can push around dirt and worsen allergies.
Buying high quality Middlesex carpets and rugs can be an aesthetically pleasing addition to your home interior, but without the proper maintenance, the lifespan of the rug will become reduced. In order to maximise the longevity of its life span, get a routine going with carpet maintenance and cleanliness.
Stain Cleaning Is an Art
Have you ever spilled sauce or another type of thick and textured soft food? If so, you’ve probably attempted to scoop it up quickly. Unfortunately, scooping can cause further damage and staining, as it moves the food around to places that weren’t stained before. When you act quickly, you can ensure that the stain can be treated properly.
Without scrubbing or rubbing, pick up the large chunks and removable pieces of the food on the floor. Then, take a cloth with water and try pressing gently into the stain. You want to blot the stain instead of scrubbing. You may have to repeat this a few times until the stain is gone, but if it doesn’t remove the entire stain, club soda or vinegar may be your best bet.