Easy Success Steam Cleaning Your Carpets

I’m sure you’ve seen all the ads for carpet steam cleaning.  They seem to come to the house in droves, through the mail, phone, tv, etc.  I looked at my carpets recently and came to the conclusion that I was just about going to need to purchase one or more vacuums for commercial use if I was going to get all the dirt out of my carpets.  I own my own steam cleaner, which saves us a lot of money in the long run.  You’d be surprised how much dirt there is ground into a carpet in just a couple of weeks!

If you are planning on cleaning your own carpets, whether with your own machine or a rented one, there are a few easy steps to ensure you get the best results possible.

• Pick up any larger visible items first.  String and hair can wreak havoc on a vacuum cleaner belt!
• Vacuum up the rest.
• Take a moment and use your crevice tool to clean right up to the baseboards.  When you are getting ready to steam clean, every little bit counts!
• Use a spot and stain pre-treatment.  There is no need to make sure it is all removed before proceeding, as the suction in the steam cleaner will pull up the residue.
• Use the appropriate carpet cleaning solution for the job at hand.  If you have pets, it is wise to invest in one specifically designed for pet stains and odour.
• There are two essential steps to making sure your floors get as clean as possible.  The first is to MOVE SLOWLY!  Think like a tortoise when pulling your steam cleaner across your carpet.  This will pull the most dirty water back out of the layers.
• The second step is to REPEAT THE PROCESS.  Repeat it as many times as necessary until the water is clear.  You will be amazed at the gunk that you get out of your carpets.  It’s downright gross.  But if you only go over it once, see black water and think your floors are clean – think again!
• Finally, allow the carpets to dry before walking over them.

If you follow these easy steps you can be assured your carpet will be as clean as it can be.  And if you need more pointers, just do a quick Google search.  You can easily find out how to clean anything!

Warmest regards,

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