At-Home Carpet Cleaning Tips

Between professional carpet cleanings, there are many things you can do to keep your carpet clean.  Professional cleaners can be found on MerchantCircle.  If you want to save money and clean the carpet yourself, you can rent a carpet cleaning machine from your local home improvement store or grocery store. 

• Use a spray cleaner whenever you spill something on the carpet.  Do not wait to clean it.  Cleaning it as soon as you noticed the spill helps keep the carpet clean.


• Stains can settle on the pad underneath the carpet.  It is nearly impossible to completely clean your carpet without removing the pad.


• Rent a carpet cleaning machine to remove major stains or to make your carpet look better and cleaner.


• Use professional cleaning supplies to care for your carpet.


• Do not scrub a stain; pat it.  This prevents the stain from going deeper into the carpet.


• If you cannot clean the stain and it cannot be removed by a professional, consider having your carpet colored rather than replacing it.


• Place a thick cloth over a stain and put a weight on it.  Allow the cloth to remain on the stain overnight.  This helps absorb the stain and keep it from settling to the base of the carpet or the carpet padding.


• Do not use an iron or hair dryer to dry a stain.  This only seals the stain into the carpet.


• Have your carpet steam cleaned or professionally cleaned every six to 12 months or more as needed.


• Use a high quality vacuum to clean the carpet on a weekly basis.  Make sure that you take your time vacuuming in several different directions so the debris is removed properly.


• Read and follow the instructions for any carpet cleaning product.


• Keep a floor mat at the entrance of your home or office.  This encourages people to wipe their feet and prevent wear or dirt from appearing on the floor.