A quality carpet, despite its many detractors, will provide a plus of comfort and elegance to your corridor, your living room or your bedroom. All an added value for your decoration that, on the other hand, requires a series of care to keep it as the first day. The risk of difficult stains or discoloration are the main risks when subjecting it to proper cleaning and washing.
The key to maintaining proper hygiene and prolonging the useful life of your carpet, especially if you have children or pets at home, is not to wait for it to get dirty. Dust buildup or missing liquid or food stains will make it difficult to clean when you decide to remove them.
The dust particles that adhere to your carpet will dull its color and promote the appearance of odors. To eliminate them, clean the furniture in the room from top to bottom before picking up the vacuum cleaner. One maintenance pass a week is enough, but when stains are seen, it is advisable to lift the furniture with a coin or remove it directly to be used in a thorough cleaning.
The best time to clean a stain is immediately after it occurs. On a day-to-day basis, you can use a white cloth or paper, but if the stain has already spread or has been around for a few days, you should make sure that your carpet does not discolor before applying an aqueous solution. Always pay attention to the instructions of your product and try it in a corner or corner that is not seen much. And if you prefer a home remedy, prepare one by diluting one part of white vinegar in three parts of water to disinfect while you clean.
If you have had to move any heavy furniture, take the opportunity to place a damp cotton towel on the marks and wrinkles and pass an iron to hide them. Save this trick if you decide to redecorate your room.
