How to Clean your Carpets?

Have you ever noticed small particles of dust fluttering around your living room? Look no further, the culprit is under your feet! Your carpet… Yes, it is it which is in question: it is a nest of dust and mites.

If we had already given you some tips for getting rid of dust mites here, find out today how to keep your carpets fresh and clean in all circumstances!

 

Daily maintenance, a priority!

Your rugs are the perfect allies to easily decorate your interior, but it is important to take good care of them so that they keep their shine from the first days!

The weekly maintenance of your carpet is therefore the routine step. Vacuum about twice a week in brushing mode to remove dust, mites, and other crumbs of all kinds that may have lodged in the pile of your carpet. However, if your carpet is old or fragile (or both ?) avoid the brush mode of the vacuum cleaner and prefer a classic, softer vacuum.

The big spring cleaning!

 

Even if you take the utmost care of your carpet, sometimes it is a good idea to give it a deep cleaning to remove dirt. The ideal frequency is once a year… So mark your calendars to schedule your annual carpet Cleaning in Sydney!

Rule number one: never wash your carpet with plenty of water! This could create halos on its surface and therefore ruin it.

As you all expect, white vinegar is the solution to effectively and naturally cleaning your carpet. For a 100% ecological carpet spray, all you need is 20 cl of white vinegar, 1 liter of sparkling water, and one or two drops of essential oil of your choice to give it a good smell. Moisten your carpet with the solution of water and vinegar, leave to act for 30 min then rinse, always moistening the carpet with water.

Pro Tip: It is important to test your cleaning solution before applying it to your carpet. Some carpets can be damaged and pilling by the action of even natural cleaning products. So be sure to test your product on a small part of your carpet, before proceeding to complete cleaning.

The same is true for the color of your carpet: some cleaning products can damage the colors of textiles, and even cause them to rub off between them ... Do a test with a small cotton swab soaked in your cleaning solution: if the color rubs off on it. when you rub it on the carpet, it's better to forgo wet cleaning and opt for dry cleaning or just vacuuming regularly!

 

Different type of carpet

There is a multitude of different rugs out there, and each one needs special attention.

 

Berber rugs

For example, Berber rugs are the easiest rugs to maintain! You can vacuum them regularly without a brush and in the direction of the fibers so as not to damage their shimmering patterns. To restore color, sprinkle baking soda, leave for a few minutes, then vacuum your carpet. Here it is like new! Very fashionable at the moment, Berber rugs and their unique patterns have a foolproof resistance: good to know for a future investment!

 

Synthetic rugs

For carpets made of synthetic materials like polyester or polypropylene, a spray of water and vinegar, or water and baking soda will do the trick. Be sure to dry it thoroughly and do not expose it to direct sunlight!

 

Natural fiber rugs

Finally, for natural fiber rugs, several techniques must be taken into account. Animal fibers can be cleaned with a solution of vinegar and black soap. After application rinses the carpet and dry with a hairdryer or a dry cloth. For plant fibers like sisal and jute, scrub your carpet with cold water and mild soap or vinegar, rinse, then allow to dry well.

 

A short guide to stains.

Cleaning your carpet once a year is doable, but small everyday accidents are common and it is important to take care of the stains immediately!

To prevent stains from settling on your precious carpets here is a small summary sheet.

In case you want to print out our anti-stain guide to have it on hand, we've compiled it into a nifty little infographic! Lounge Cleaning Services in Sydney.