Juice Report

In order to keep your carpets looking fresh and clean, it’s important to vacuum them on a regular basis. However, even with regular vacuuming, your carpets will start to look dull and worn over time. The reason for this is that vacuuming will only remove loose dirt from the upper layers of the carpet. Ground in dirt which is trapped deep in the carpet will not normally be removed even by the most efficient vacuum cleaner. Spills, if not quickly attended to, can often become slightly sticky when they dry and act as a trap for dirt and dust.

Obviously, one of the best ways to avoid having dirt trapped deep in your carpet is to vacuum on a regular basis so that the dirt is removed before it becomes deeply ingrained in the first place. What this means is that heavy traffic areas – hallways, the areas near doors etc. – should be vacuumed at least twice a week. If you have pets then you may want to do this three times a week. This should be reasonably effective in preventing excessive build up of dirt and dust.

Even with regular vacuuming, some ingress of dirt and dust into the deeper layers of your carpet is unavoidable.Accidental spills, heavy traffic, wet and muddy shoes will grind dirt and dust into the carpet and it will start to look shabby and worn out. Given that it’s not possible to remove this ingrained dirt by using a vacuum cleaner, some alternative cleaning method is necessary.

The most effective way of removing this trapped dirt is by the periodic use of a specialised carpet washer. This loosens any trapped dirt using water and a cleaning agent and then removes it. A deep cleanse using a carpet washer once every six months or so – perhaps more frequently if you have children and pets – will make a big difference to the appearance of your carpet and will also help to extend its life.

Carpet washers, much like standard vacuum cleaners, come in a variety of different forms with the most common being cylinder and upright. They are available to hire in most large supermarkets – but the cost of buying these has come down quite a bit, so that may make sense for you. If you have your own carpet washer it can also be used for cleaning up any accidental spills immediately – before there is an opportunity for a stain to become established.

Whether you choose to hire or buy, regular washing of your carpets will extend their life and pay for the hire or purchase price of the machine. Your carpets will look much cleaner, there will be less odour in your home and the overall environment will generally be more hygienic – especially important if small children and pets are sharing the same floor space.

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