1. Simple and Easy Carpet Cleaning Tips
As a carpet owner one of the most important things you should remember is to
keep your carpet always clean. There are several carpet cleaning ways-
complicated and simple -in which you can achieve this. We will stick with the
simple ways of carpet cleaning but effective in maintaining your carpet’s
cleanliness, beauty and life span. Before we go to the steps on how to effectively
and easily clean your carpet there are few questions or things you should answer
or know about your carpet.
1. You should know what kind of carpet you have. What material is it made
from? Is it synthetic, wool or silk? When you know this you will know what
cleaning products you can safely use in cleaning your carpet without
damaging it.
2. If you have a pet does it stay or walk on the carpet?
3. How often do you vacuum your carpet?
4. How heavy is the foot traffic where your carpet is installed?
If you have the answers to the preceding questions you may now continue
reading and just see which carpet cleaning tips are applicable to your situation.
Hopefully these tips will be able to help you avoid unnecessary wear and stains at
the same time maintain your carpet’s appearance, quality and longevity.
Carpet Cleaning Tips:
 Keep in mind that the easiest way to prevent dust, dirt and grime from
accumulating into your carpet is to should vacuum your carpet regularly.

2.  For high foot traffic areas you may want to use or place area rugs there.
This way your carpet will be protected from accidental spills and stains.
 If you have a dog or cat that spends a lot of time outdoors you may want
to place doggie towels near the entryways where it usually pass. Wipe
their paws to prevent them from bring the dirt on them inside.
 Utilize a protectant to your carpet to help avoid stains from forming.
 Do not pour water on the stains thinking it will lighten the stain. This will
only make the stain do deeper into the carpet aggravating the stain or
problem in the long run.
 For any type of spill on your carpet you should immediately attend to this.
Dab or blot the spill using a soft sponge or clean, white bath or paper towel.
Mop up as much liquid as possible. Never rub or scrub otherwise the spill
will spread or go deeper into the carpet causing a stain to form making it
more difficult to take off.
 You may use household ingredients in removing stain. Vinegar, lemon, club
soda and plain cool water are effective in removing stains.
 You can also try using Oxi Fresh Spotter in between cleaning to treat any
accidental spills or spots on your carpet.
 Twice a year depending on how soiled they get or foot traffic on them you
may have your carpets clean by professionals.

3.  Eliminating bad odor is part of carpet cleaning. To deodorize your carpet
you may use those in the market. Choose one which is made specifically for
your carpet. Read the labels carefully and follow instructions.
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