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Similarly, it can act in the reverse direction if ill-maintained. People mostly take their carpet stains lightly, leading to damage and, in some cases, even replacing their costly carpets, thereby making a big hole in their pockets. But with helpful, professional tips, you can prevent your carpet from getting damaged for a long time.

Types of Carpet Stain

Carpet stains can be classified into two types –

• Water-soluble –E.g., washable ink, dairy products, latex paint, mud, soda, alcohol, blood, bodily fluids, and meat stains.
• Water-insoluble –E.g., wine, pet messes, chocolate, coffee, oil, lipstick, gum, wax, etc.

How to clean your carpet professionally?

Here are some of the best professional ways of cleaning your carpet –

Vacuum Cleaner

Clean your carpet routinely with a vacuum cleaner, and don’t use it while it’s wet.

Lint Roller

Even the most powerful vacuum cleaners can’t clean all the crumbs and pet hair from your carpet. So, use a lint roller on the affected areas and apply some elbow grease to remove all the unwanted stuff.

Squeegee

Water the squeegee and use it to axe pet hair, frost, etc., forming a thin layer on especially short-haired carpets where lint rollers might not be of much use.

Enzymatic cleaners

These bio-based stain cleansers remove smells and stains by working on a molecular level. Specific types of cleaners are available for different stains.

Iron

Vacuum the stained area to remove hard particles. Then spray a mixture of 3:1 ratio of water and vinegar on the stain and leave for 5 minutes. Now keep a towel on the spot and put a heated iron on its top, and the pressure and heat cause the stain to transfer to the towel.

Don’t rub; blot

Never rub a wet stain as it may spread further on the carpet and embed deep into the fibre. Instead, blot it.

Carpet shampooing machine

Use a carpet shampooing machine for washing the carpet with any of your preferred detergents used for deep cleaning carpets to give your carpet cleaning a professional edge.

Homemade carpet cleaner (vinegar + hydrogen peroxide)

Mix white vinegar with Hydrogen Peroxide in the ratio of 1:3. To this solution, add two tablespoons of dish soap, few drops of essential oils, two tablespoons of fabric softener, and one gallon of warm water. Wash your carpet with the solution for a thorough deep clean.

Baking soda

• Sprinkle a solution of 16-ounce baking soda and 10-20 drops of essential oil on your carpet and vacuum after some time.
• Also, it’s used to remove odour, especially from urine stains. Cover the colour with a layer of baking soda, leave overnight, and vacuum repeatedly.
• If your carpet is stained by oil, covering it with baking soda lightens the stain and removes the odd smell. Vacuum the baking soda after some time and dab the stain.

Alcohol

If your carpet gets a nail polish stain, use a blunt tool to scrape off as much nail paint as you can. Then use cotton or any cloth to dab the stain gently with nail polish remover or any other cleaning alcohol. Don’t worry. These alcohols have light composition and won’t bleach your carpet.

Shaving Cream

Cover the affected area with shaving cream, leave it for some time, and then wash your carpet with clean water. This method mainly removes dirt patches, especially from light-coloured carpets.

Strong Deodorizer (Borax)

Apply a mixture of 2 tablespoons of borax with ten drops of essential oil and two cups of baking soda to the carpet. It kills germs and adds a fresh fragrance to the carpet.

Vinegar

Spray a solution of equal amounts of vinegar and water on the stained area. After the carpet has absorbed it, run a spoon on the carpet to restore its original texture.

Ice Cube

Ice is used to remove wax or gum stains. Rub an ice cube on the stain to freeze the gum. Then scrape it off using your hand or with a spoon. Heavy furniture leaves an unwanted impression on carpets if not moved often. In such cases, place ice cubes on these marks until they melt. Then, remove the excess water and iron the area through a towel.

Conclusion

Carpets beautify your home, giving it a filled and finished look. Properly cleaning your carpet and taking good care of it will give your rug a new life! In case none of this method work then you should hire a professional carpet cleaning company. Katie on the Spot will help you in enhancing the longevity, quality, and appearance of your carpets by following professional cleaning method.

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The health benefits that carpet cleaning offers you are simply unparalleled. Wondering what they are? Below, we will cover those health benefits.

1. Prevents Mold Growth

In a highly humid country like Singapore, unclean carpets can easily lead to mold growth. The problem with mold growth is that sooner than later; it will start impacting your health. Not only that, it can spread from carpet to other parts of your home as well. That will undoubtedly make your home hazardous.

Mold can cause health problems like:

• Throat irritation
• Cough
• Eye irritation
• And so on

However, when you clean your carpets regularly, you can prevent mold and mildew growth. Therefore, you will be able to eliminate the health hazards associated with mold as well.

2. Helps you Avoid Dust Mites

Another problem you might face when having clean carpets in your home is the presence of dust mites. The problem is that dust mites are not easily visible. They can only be seen under the microscope. You might think that dust mites aren’t a big problem, but they can cause various health ailments like:

• Watery eyes
• Cough and cold
• Sneezing
• Asthma
• Congestion

The reason for the same is that you can easily inhale these, leading to allergic reactions. All the ailments above are symptoms of an allergic reaction. Even after suffering the symptoms, if you still do not clean your carpets, you might also require hospitalization. On the other hand, when you clean the carpets from time to time, you won’t have to worry about any of these health issues. That is why; the prevention of dust mites is another health benefit of regular carpet cleaning.

3. Improves air Quality

Developed countries like Singapore are experiencing a dip in air quality. If you are consistently exposed to low air quality, it can lead to many respiratory problems. While you might not be able to do much regarding the air outside, you can undoubtedly take proper steps to improve the air quality inside your home.

The presence of dust and contaminants on your carpet can easily take a toll on the air quality inside your home. Fortunately, the solution is pretty easy. You have to get your carpets cleaned regularly by professionals. In between, you have to use the vacuum cleaner to remove the allergens, dust, and other contaminants. Once you do so, they will not disperse within the air in your home. Consequently, it will become easier to improve the air quality in your home.

4. Eliminates Pollutants

Carpets can be a pool for various contaminants like:

• Allergens
• Particulate pollutants
• Dander
• Airborne pollutants
• And so on

Will you prefer to live in the vicinity of these pollutants? That is precisely what happens when you do not clean your carpets regularly. The carpets get exposed to pollutants, and the carpet’s fabric works as a storage space for all these pollutants.

Sooner than later, your carpet will become toxic for your home. On the other hand, if you get your carpet cleaned regularly, you will not worry about these pollutants. The cleaning of the carpets will work as a sterilization process for the carpets. That way, you will be able to eliminate all the pollutants and have an immaculate home.

5. Better mental Health

You might think, how is mental health associated with clean carpets? When your carpet is infested with spots and stains, it might stress you. In such a situation, if you procrastinate the decision to clean your carpets, that may lead to more stains.

Not only that, you might be aware that the carpets get infested with dust mites, contaminants, and other pollutants. In that case, you will have to take proper steps to avoid using carpet. You will have to ensure that your kids do not move on the carpet and the infants do not crawl on it. All this can lead to a lot of stress.

Instead of experiencing this, it is a much better idea to get the carpets cleaned regularly. That way, you will know that your home is entirely safe for its occupants, and therefore you won’t experience any unnecessary stress either. That will undoubtedly improve your mental health as well.

Instead of thinking that carpet cleaning is unnecessary, you have to consider the health benefits of cleaning the carpets. It is one of the simplest ways to improve your health and ensure that your home is habitable.