Ever cleaned your entire home and still felt like the place was dusty or had a weird smell? Sounds like it’s time you take a look at your carpets. Even if you vacuum regularly, your carpets can be a lot dirtier than you think and much of the grime is so small you won’t even be able to see it. This problem is, dirty carpets cause bad odors, reduce the air quality of your home, and become a breeding ground for bacteria. To help you keep your carpets in tip-top shape, continue reading to discover how you can go about maintaining and cleaning your carpets in the best way possible. Or, leave it to a professional cleaning service.
Carpet cleaning and maintenance tips to do frequently
1. Use a lint roller
Sometimes no matter how much you vacuum your carpets, certain bits of grime and debris refuse to move. This is because things like crumbs, pet hair and dirt aren’t always easy for your vacuum to pick up. And that’s exactly where a lint roller can come in. Unlike vacuums, lint rollers are able to pick up loose particles and fibres that you might not even be able to see. Of course, they’re not the be-all and end-all solution. If you’re concerned about the cleanliness of your carpet and nothing you can do seems to get in clean enough, it might be time to engage a one-time cleaning service in Singapore.
2. Vacuum clean
In terms of getting the wider surface of your carpet clean, there’s no going past the vacuum. After all, everyone has one for a reason. This is particularly true for the rooms in your home that receive the most foot traffic, such as your living room carpet. Similar to making sure your upholstery is clean, making sure your carpet is clean will prevent bacteria and unpleasant odors from spreading in your house. A one-time cleaning service can easily remove any dirt and grime build-up if you’d prefer to leave it to the professionals. However, if you’re doing the cleaning yourself, make sure to vacuum your carpet in one direction slowly as it’s more effective and it also helps you keep track of where you’ve already cleaned.
3. Avoid exposing your carpet to sunlight
Keeping your carpet clean isn’t all about doing things after the fact. Sometimes you need to take preventative measures too. With that in mind, try to avoid exposing your carpet to sunlight when you can as it can speed up the ageing process and cause discolouration. A good tip is that when nobody is home, make it a point to close your blinds and curtains to preserve the quality of your carpet for a longer period of time.
4. Spot-clean to tackle stains
There’s nothing worse than letting a stain settle into your carpet. The longer you leave it, the harder it is to get out, which is why you should treat any stains immediately with a carpet cleaning product. Of course, sometimes no matter what you try you can’t get a stain out. Plus if you’re not careful, DIY carpet cleaning can occasionally cause more harm than good as previously covered in our top four cleaning myths. If you’re concerned that you may ruin your carpet in the process of cleaning by hand, consider engaging a trusted cleaning service in Singapore and leave it to the pros.
Finally, it’s true that the above tips are good short-term solutions for keeping your carpet look presentable. However, even where this is no visible dirt, your carpet isn’t necessarily completely clean and hygienic. Especially if there is a noticeable odour, it is a sign to give your carpet a thorough deep clean with Big Mama.
Explore how we can help you freshen up the look and feel of your carpet. For more upholstery cleaning services such as your sofa and mattress, feel free to get in touch with us to learn more.
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