Carpets are a real treat for the toes. Who doesn’t like walking on a cosy, warm carpet? They can turn a once cold and unwelcoming room into a luxury comfy space. Warm underfoot in the winter and cool and soft in the summer when you walk around barefoot. But, and there is always a but they can be costly and expensive and they are much harder to maintain than hard flooring. Whether your house is full of pets, children or friends and family read our best cleaning hacks to keep your carpets looking in the best condition possible.
Eliminate Pet Hairs
Is it just me or is pet hair difficult to eliminate with just a hoover? With two cocker spaniels in our home it really does get everywhere and then it clogs your hoover, nightmare! If your carpet has a short pile then remarkably the best tool is a shower squeegee! They might be intended for window cleaning but they were designed to dislodge frost, gunk and other substances that can stick to surfaces, exactly like pet hair on short pile carpets. Wet the squeegee slightly and use it as normal you will be amazed at how much is collected I promise! If your pets tend to travel with you then don’t forget your boot lining in your car as well.
Lint Roller
Do you ever get the feeling that no matter how hard or how many times you hoover there is always dirt, hair and gross stuff that we won’t talk about still stuck in your carpets? This is a common issue when you have a thicker pile carpet and even the most powerful hoovers can’t clean the fibres as well as you would like them to. Here’s a quick carpet cleaning tip for you, grab a lint roller and set to work in those problematic areas, you should quickly notice all the mess being lifted away. Plus it’s a great workout as well!
Hoover Often
It’s a bit of an obvious one but hoovering often will protect your carpet in the long run. Dust, Hair and Soils attract more build up so eliminating these will reduce the amount attracted. Hoover the rooms you use the most at least twice a week if you can and for guest bedrooms or less used spaces hoovering once a week or just before guests arrive should be fine. If pets are at home hoovering is recommended to help alleviate any microscopic allergens, hair and dirt out of your carpet.
Clean Filters or bags
I find it so easy to forget about the filters in my hoover but did you know a dirty filter or bag can half a hoovers suction power! The main reason bagless hoovers stop working is that their filters need a bit of TLC. Replace or wash and air dry (if possible) every month or two. If you own a hoover with a collector bag then replace it when the bag is around ¾ full, just a little carpet cleaning tip to avoid future issues.
Baking Soda combats pet accidents
You’ve heard of Baking Soda on a mattress to refresh now were taking Baking Soda again but on your carpets.
Accidents happen and pet owners can agree that the smell puts up a good fight but if tackled as soon as possible this can be eliminated with a quick home carpet cleaning hack. Just shake liberally over the accident let it absorb the stinky and then blot with a paper towel to remove the moisture.
Hire a Carpet Steam Cleaner once every 12 months
Deep cleaning your carpets is a must if you want to keep them looking in tip-top condition. You could get a company in to do it for you but this can be costly and take time and effort to organise. Why not hire our easy to use Carpet Cleaner for that DIY carpet refresh. You can transform old and tired carpet and upholstery and be amazed at how well they turn out.
We hope our DIY carpet cleaning hacks will help you keep your carpets nice and fresh all year round and you’re able to get out any annoying messes and stains that have been stuck with you for while.