Your Ten Step Guide To DIY Carpet Cleaning

Your Ten Step Guide to DIY CARPET CLEANING GE i I think we can all agree that cleaning your carpets is an important part of living in adulthood . With that said , there are times when calling in a professional may not be necessary or you may just prefer to do these tasks on your own . So , how exactly can you DIY a thorough carpet clean ? While it may seem tricky to do on your own , it's much simpler than one would think . Read on for ten steps to DIYing a thorough carpet clean . 1 Remove All Dust and Loose Dirt Before you begin , make sure you tidy the room and remove all dust and loose dirt . Use a good quality vacuum to ensure you're picking up as many loose particles as possible . The fewer loose particles in the way during the carpet clean , the easier it will be for the cleaner to get deeper into the carpet for a more thorough wash . 2 Use a Lint Brush to Remove Pet Fur After you've vacuumed , survey the room and pick up any excess pet fur that the vacuum missed . A lint roller is great for this as it's sticky and may even pick up more that you didn't initially see . It's recommended to use a lint roller in between deep cleanings to ensure the carpet fibers don't get too clogged . 3 Use Furniture Lifts or Pads Now that all loose particles have been taken care of , you're almost ready to start the carpet cleaner . However , it's helpful to place furniture lifts or protective pads near the legs of any furniture in the room . This will keep water from the cleaner from pooling near the legs and causing potential damage . 4 Use a Carpet Cleaner or Steamer Now you're ready to get your carpet cleaner going . Depending on the model or brand you choose , it will be set up a little differently . With that said , these cleaning contraptions all run in essentially the same way . All you do is put water into the machine and then detergent either in the water or in a separate compartment . It's advised to use warm water and never water that's too hot . Water that is at too high of a temperature can cause damage to your machine or yourself . Depending on your machine , you may have different settings to choose from during the process . With that said , you should always start at the furthest spot from the door so you don't walk on a wet carpet . Move slowly and pay attention to the water . Once the dirty water tank is full , you'll need to empty it out before you keep going . 5 Spot Clean Where Needed Spot cleaning should be done before and after you clean your carpets . Before cleaning , wait five minutes after spot treatment before running the carpet cleaner . After your initial clean , wait for the room to dry completely before examining the result . If you find there are still spots with stains , move accordingly . 6 Removing Wine Stains An effective way in removing red wine stains is by mixing 3 parts hydrogen peroxide to one part dish soap . Apply the solution to the stain and let it work for around an hour before blotting the spot with a damp white washcloth . Using a white cloth is best because you can monitor how much of the stain is being lifted . 7 Removing Coffee Stains To remove coffee stains , mix one tablespoon of dish soap , one tablespoon of white vinegar , and two cups of warm water . Dip a clean cloth into the mixture and dab onto the coffee stain . Start at the edge of the stain and move toward the middle to avoid spreading the stain . 8 Removing Grease Stains Grease stains can typically be removed by using a mixture of baking soda and water . To lift the stain , sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda onto the affected area . After that , fill a spray bottle with warm water and spray the area until it becomes slightly damp . Let the mixture sit on the grease stain for a few hours ( or overnight ) before vacuuming . Any leftover residue should be able to be cleaned with soap and water . |||||||| 9 Removing Ink Stains Getting ink stains out of carpet can be done relatively easily by mixing equal parts of water and vinegar into a spray bottle . Spray the affected area , wait a few minutes , and blot dry with a damp white cloth . You can also try dipping a cotton ball into rubbing alcohol and dabbing the area until the stain lifts . 10 Removing Blood Stains To get blood out of the carpet , mix 2 cups of cold water , 2 cups of white vinegar , and four tablespoons of baking soda in a bowl . Apply the mixture to the stain and allow it to soak into the area for five minutes . Blot the carpet dry with a clean , damp cloth . When removing blood stains , using cold water is important . If you use warm water for cleaning a blood stain , the blood will clot and become much trickier to fully clean out of the carpet . PUBLISHED BY : NO1 CARPET CLEANING MELBOURNE www.no1carpetcleaningmelbourne.com.au