Keeping your home's carpets clean can be an important part of maintaining the interior of your house. While you may have cleaned your carpets countless times, there are still some mistakes that you might be making that could be compromising your ability to effectively clean them.

Failing To Spot Test New Cleaning Products 

Whenever you are using new carpet cleaning products, a spot test should be performed. This test will involve applying the cleaning solution to a small and discrete area of the carpet. By taking this step, you will be able to determine whether or not the product will be safe for use on the carpets. In the event that the cleaning solution reacts with the carpeting, the discoloration will be in an area that is unlikely to be noticed. In contrast, failing to take this step could result in widespread discoloration of your flooring. Knowing the type of fibers that are in your carpet can help you choose safe and effective cleaning solutions as they will list the materials that they are compatible with.

Going Too Long Without Cleaning The Carpets

Cleaning your carpets can be something of a chore, and this may result in you going too long between cleaning these floors. Failing to effectively clean the flooring could lead to the carpets accumulating odors that will make the interior of the home smell unpleasant. Furthermore, this could allow dirt to get worked deep into the fibers where it may be difficult to dislodge. This can be especially prominent in high-traffic areas of your flooring. To avoid these problems, you should vacuum your carpets weekly, and they should undergo a thorough shampooing or steam cleaning. This type of deep cleaning process will fully dislodge these particles and eliminate any odors.

Using The Carpets Too Soon After They Have Been Shampooed Or Steam Cleaned

After you have steam cleaned or shampooed your carpets, you should always wait until they have completely dried before you start to use them again. Walking on the carpets before they have fully dried can lead to dust or dirt getting trapped on the moist carpet fibers. Additionally, the carpets may become compacted. If you are wanting to minimize the amount of time that you have to avoid walking on the carpet, improving air circulation may help to speed up the drying process. Many professional carpet cleaning services will bring high-powered fans that can help to rapidly dry the carpets so that they can be ready for use as soon as possible.

Contact professional carpet cleaning services to learn more.

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