A nice rug provides a cozy and homey atmosphere. Don’t be afraid to clean it when the time comes. Cleaning carpets on your own can be quick and easy, but remember that you can also use a professional cleaning service. Today we explain how and, above all, what products to use to clean carpets.
AMMONIA
Dilute in a container a capful of liquid ammonia plus 1/4 of warm water plus a splash of dish soap. Then, you just have to follow these steps:
Vacuuming — The first step in cleaning any carpet is to vacuum it thoroughly. Vacuuming removes the remains of crumbs, hair, dust and small pieces of paper, as well as other residues that accumulate on the carpets.
Locate and clean the stains — It is highly advisable to clean the stain immediately, otherwise it adheres more to the fibers and is more difficult to clean.
For Large Area Rugs: To spot clean large area rugs, first soak the cloth in the ammonia/water mixture and rub the stain briskly. You will see how the formula dissolves the stain.
For Small Carpets: If they are small and thin carpets, after vacuuming them, immerse them in a basin with warm water and liquid ammonia. Then let the product act for 10 to 20 minutes. From here you have two options: put them in the washing machine with a washing program for delicate fabrics without spinning or continue washing by hand, rubbing on the stains until they disappear and rinse with plenty of cold water.
Finally, let it air dry — If you have cleaned a large rug, open the windows and the door to let the air flow and dry it. If they are small rugs, lay them out in the open but not directly in the sun.
VINEGAR AND LEMON
The following trick is ideal if you love 100% ecological and economical cleaning. These carpet cleaning products are among the best household cleaners and the mixture is prepared with 1/4 white vinegar + a splash of dishwashing liquid + 1/2 lemon juice + 1/4 hot water.
When you have this mixture ready, place it in a spray bottle and shake it well. Afterwards, you just have to spray the mixture on the carpet or carpet stain. Allow the product to permeate all the fibers and rub with a lint-free cloth or rag. To clarify, just wipe with another clean, damp cloth.
TABLE SALT OR SODIUM CHLORIDE
One of the best tricks to eliminate the bad smell of the carpets is to spread table salt all over its surface. Table salt or sodium chloride is very cheap and tremendously effective in doing this job. Apart from removing bad odors, it is also effective for disinfecting carpets or carpets.
SODIUM BICARBONATE AND WHITE VINEGAR
If your carpets have wine, food, urine or similar stains, use the following homemade formula: In a sprayer pour 60 g. of baking soda + 500 ml of warm water + 500 ml. of white vinegar (alcohol vinegar).
When you have it, shake the mixture well. You will notice that a kind of foam forms, something completely normal. Then, spray the mixture on the area of the carpet stain and allow it to work for 5-10 minutes. After the time has elapsed, use a damp cloth to rinse and kitchen paper to dry the stain as much as possible. When you’re done, for faster drying, you can open the door and window of the room or place the mat in an open-air location.
Has this information been useful to you? Choose the carpet cleaning products that best suit you and you will only have to enjoy them.