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Experience the sheer luxury of a plush, fluffy carpet. However meticulous you are with cleanliness, your carpet inevitably requires some tender loving care. Fortunately, reviving your carpet's glory is a straightforward task that you can handle solo, utilizing common household items. Here, we present a couple of techniques to rejuvenate your flooring without the need for heavy machinery. Dive in below!
Key Steps
Thorough Carpet Hand Wash
Activate the Carpet Employ a carpet brush or opt for a broom and dustpan to stimulate the carpet. This action dislodges embedded dirt and debris, bringing them to the surface.
Start with Vacuuming After brushing the hidden dirt to the surface, vacuuming becomes more effective. Regular vacuuming, ideally twice a week, is essential to maintain carpet freshness, whether or not deep cleaning follows.
Apply Baking Soda and Salt Mix equal parts baking soda and salt, then spread the blend evenly on your carpet. This mixture helps scrub dirt from the fibers and eliminates odors. Alternatively, commercial carpet shampoo can be used.
Mist with Cold Water Dampen the carpet using a spray bottle, ensuring it's not overly saturated.
Scrub the Mixture Using a carpet brush, work the baking soda and salt mixture into the carpet in small sections. Scrubbing in different directions ensures thorough penetration. Excess mixture can be removed afterward.
Allow to Dry and Vacuum Let the baking soda mixture sit for at least an hour to absorb odors before vacuuming it up. Your carpet will be left fresh and clean!
Removing Water-Soluble Stains Manually
Prepare Detergent Solution Mix non-bleach laundry detergent with water to tackle common water-soluble stains. For tougher stains like coffee or blood, consider using a mixture of ammonia and water.
Apply the Solution Dab the stain with the prepared mixture using a clean white towel until the stain starts to lift. A microfiber towel can also be used for this purpose.
Rinse and Dry Thoroughly rinse the spot with clean, hot water, ensuring not to oversaturate the carpet. Avoid walking on the damp carpet until it's completely dry.
Dealing with Other Common Stains Manually
Spot-Clean Urine with Vinegar Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Blot the urine with a dry cloth, then apply the vinegar mixture. Follow with a solution of mild detergent and water, rinse, and blot dry.
Remove Fat and Oil with Towel and Iron Place a paper towel on the stain and heat it with an iron. The stain should transfer to the paper towel.
Eliminate Glue Stains with Cotton Ball and Rubbing Alcohol Wet a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and apply it to the glue stain. Once the glue is moistened, rub it off the carpet.
Use Ice to Remove Gum or Wax Apply ice to the stain to freeze it, then scrape off with a dull object. Vacuum up before the pieces warm up and stick again.
Let Mud Dry Before Vacuuming Mix dish detergent with warm water and apply to the mud stain. Blot until gone, then allow to dry.
Clean Nail Polish with Nail Polish Remover Use a rag or paper towel dipped in nail polish remover to blot away the nail polish.
Remove Cigarette Burns with a Dull Blade Use a butter knife or similar dull blade to gently scrape away cigarette burns until they disappear.
