Regardless of your efforts to keep your carpets clean, they
will eventually suffer from spills, dirt, dust, and debris. No need to worry,
though.
We’ve asked around for some professional advice on how
properly maintain carpets to keep them looking and smelling fresh and clean. Here
are some great pieces of advice that were given.
1. Clean Pet Stains with Organic Cleaners
No matter how well your pet is trained, it can still take
your carpet for a “dumping area”. Professionals lean more toward organic
cleaners instead of using chemicals.
Method:
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Spray the clean at the stain. (You’ll need to
scrub gently as well)
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Use towels or a piece of cloth to wipe up the
cleaner.
NOTE: Cleaners such as Eco-Spot can also be utilized in the removal
of different stains including stains from sauces and coffee.
2. Use Shaving Cream
Believe or not, experts say that the regular shaving cream
is one of the best cleaners for carpets. It will help to remove stains of
almost any type.
Method:
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Directly apply the cream to the stain and allow
it to sit for about half hour.
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After the cream is set, use a dry white cloth to
blot it away.
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Finally, spray the area with a 1:1 water and vinegar
solution, then use a cloth to wipe away the solution.
3. Removing Dried Chewing Gum
Dried chewing gum must be the most difficult stain to
remove. However, getting it out of your carpet requires a few steps.
Method:
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Obtain a few ice cubes.
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Use the ice cubes to freeze the gum for about a
minute.
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As soon as the gum is completely frozen, lift
the gum with a spoon, cutting the carpet strands that are closest to the gum. (The
spot shouldn’t be visible if you cut only a small section of the carpet)
4. The Dishwasher Detergent’s Fight Against Grease
Grease stains are often very difficult to remove. Nevertheless,
using one or two drops of “grease-smashing” dishwashing detergent – Joy, for
example – in a cupful of water can be very effective.
This solution will remove the grease stains from your
carpet, similar to how it washes grease from dishes.
Method:
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Pour the solution into a spray bottle.
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Spray the solution on the stain, then blot.
NOTE: You may be
required to repeat this procedure several times to remove stains that are
larger and more difficult to remove.
Verdict
While your efforts to keep your carpets clean is always
necessary, it’s important to know that stains, dirt, and other harmful
intruders will plague your carpets from day to day.
Therefore, knowing how to overcome such undesirable situations
is of great vitality!