The modern market offers a huge number of carpets, differing in structure, material production. In our article, we will analyze how carpet cleaning is carried out at home, depending on the type of product, and describe what industrial and folk products can be used.
Carpet types - cleaning features
Let's consider the existing types of carpets and the features of the use of suitable cleaning products.
With a long nap
Such products are most difficult to clean, because dust, small debris, and wool are clogged in the pile. When cleaning them, you cannot use hard brushes, as they will damage the base. It is best to use foam - it quickly gets inside and dissolves all contaminants.
Short nap
The most popular type attracts simplicity and ease of care. Perfectly tolerates all types of cleaning: dry and wet. If you just want to refresh the appearance of the palace, prepare a mixture of 2 drops of shampoo, 5 liters of water and 2 drops of ammonia. Mix everything, pour liquid into a spray bottle and clean all surfaces. After the carpet is dry, do not forget to vacuum it.
Natural materials
If we are talking about carpets made from natural materials, their main disadvantage is that they become soiled incredibly quickly. They are also loved by moths, fungi, mold often grows. Clean these products carefully.
For example, for sheepskin or wool, you need to use soda-based solutions, but silk products do not tolerate moisture, because they can only be vacuumed.
Synthetic coating
Synthetic attracts because it does not fade, does not tarnish, but here the shelf life of such products is not the longest - about 6 years. And if there is a cupboard on the carpet, then the flattened pile will not straighten. Synthetic products can be simply vacuumed a couple of times a week. If necessary, also cleaned with soda.
Light and dark products
Light carpets can not be cleaned with some folk remedies. For example, lemon juice, because of this coating will turn yellow. It is best to replace it with a strong soap solution, which will get rid of stains in just a few hours.
But for dark carpets you can not use starch, soda and potatoes - even though they remove stains, but they leave behind bright traces.
It is best to use a solution of water and ammonia - not only remove all contaminants, but also soften the pile.
What store tools will help in cleaning
If you want to clear all stains as quickly as possible, then just visit the hardware store - a modern industry offers dozens of tools. We have compiled a list of the most effective, which include:
Vanish
It is easy to clean the carpet with this product: strong and durable foam quickly removes even old dirt. The disadvantages of Vanisha include only its high cost and expense, since even a large bottle will be enough for only a couple of cleanings.
Mitex
The powder, which, besides that removes dirt well, has anti-allergic properties. And it can be used not only for palaces, but also for furniture with textile coating. The tool removes dust, dust mites, but it cannot cope with old contaminants.
Flash
Another good helper. For example, perfectly removes various traces, unpleasant odors, including the "odors" of cat urine.
Karche
Environmentally friendly tool suitable for carpets and upholstery furniture. It works as follows: whipped into a foam, which is absorbed into the pile and after drying becomes a powder. It remains just to remove the remnants of a vacuum cleaner.
Sanlux
Quite well-known detergent, which contains no harmful ingredients. Excellent dissolves dirt.
Spot lifter
Excellent powder that can be used both in dry and in wet form. Suitable for any carpets.
We use folk remedies for carpet cleaning
If you do not want to spend your money on the purchase of household "chemicals", there are many popular recipes that will replace them. Let's look at the TOP-8 ways.
Salve
This is a famous stain remover used by our grandmothers.
To prepare a carpet cleaning solution, take:
- 10 ml of ammonia;
- 1 tsp washing powder;
- 500 ml of water.
Mix everything, apply to the floor and wipe the carpet with a soft brush. Wipe the surface well and leave the carpet to dry.
Sauerkraut
Quite an unusual, but effective way.
It is necessary to take sauerkraut (the main thing is not to use vinegar in its preparation), carefully squeeze.
If you are worried about the "flavor", first rinse the product under water. Simply scatter the cabbage over the surface and pass over the top with a soft nap brush.
Keep working until the cabbage is clean. After this cleaning, you need to dry the product.
Soda to help
Soda is one of the most well-known products because it absorbs impurities and removes odors. Just sprinkle the stains on top, leave for half an hour, and then vacuum.
Lemon juice
This tool perfectly copes even with the oldest pollution. Just squeeze lemon juice on the mark on the carpet, leave it for a couple of hours, then clean the surface with clean water so that your feet do not stick.
Laundry soap
And you need to use not modern soap, but “Soviet”: a simple brown bar.
To prevent the villi from sticking together, do not rub the carpet with soap: grind it on a grater, mix with warm water (about 5 g of chips per 500 ml of water). Spread the mixture gently over the carpet, wipe the stains with a damp cloth. If necessary, repeat the procedure again.
Vinegar
If the stains are fresh enough, it is better to try to remove them with vinegar. Just mix 2 tablespoons of liquid with 500 ml of water, apply a little on the stain and wipe with a soft brush. You can not worry about the smell - it quickly disappears.
Tea Tea
If you want to remove old stains, just use tea brewing: put it on the dirt for a couple of hours, then remove the residue. In addition, the spots will disappear, the palace will get a fresher look and a pleasant smell.
Vinegar and soda
If the spots are very old, and other means do not take them, you should use the "explosive mixture." Mix in equal proportions of water and vinegar, apply to the carpet, blot the stain with a napkin. After a couple of minutes, sprinkle with soda, wait 30-49 minutes, then vacuum the residue.
Apply steam cleaner
If you decide to use a steam cleaner, then it is worth remembering that they can not handle wool. In addition, it is necessary that the room was dry and warm, otherwise an unpleasant smell will appear.
The instruction is simple:
- All items must be removed from the palace.
- Turn on the instrument, fill the steam cleaner with water.
- Start cleaning from the farthest wall, moving closer to the door.
- Change the brush to remove dirt from the carpet.
- Collect the remains with a brush.
- Watch out for steam - the carpet should not be wet.
- Brush again to dry the carpet.
Some useful recommendations
Now you know how to clean the carpet at home, and our following tips will help you better conduct work:
- Do not use hot water to clean carpets.
- Wet cleaning should be done every three months.
- Knocking the glass on the carpet or putting another stain, try to remove it immediately, so that the dirt does not enter the fabric.
- To avoid scuffing, change the position of the carpet.
- Under the cabinet legs, put a piece of rubber.
- When cleaning the floors do not need to use brushes with a hard pile.
As you can see, there are lots of ways to clean carpets from dirt. Choose any suitable and effective means.
