How to Shampoo Carpets
There are various methods to shampoo carpets. Follow the manufacturer directions and do a spot test. Carpets can be cleaned by hand or with a steam cleaning machine. Run vacuum prior to cleaning and after rug is dry. Move items from floor and ventilate the room. Shampoo your rug in an organized sweeping motion. Allow rug to dry completely.
- Identify the type of carpet that you wish to shampoo. There are different methods for cleaning carpets. Knowing what model of carpet you have is important.
- Ask a carpet professional for cleaning instructions if you do not know what type of carpet you have. These experts can give you some guidelines. If you know where you purchased your carpet, contact the store or manufacturer if you no longer have the cleaning directions.
- Determine what type of cleaning you wish do have done. Spray on carpet cleaners are on the market. There are also deep cleaning steam cleaners to buy or rent. There are some green products for rugs.
- Plan ahead if doing the cleaning for an important event. The carpet will need time to dry.
- Prepare the area for cleaning. Move furniture out of the way. Pick up any items off of the floor. Run a vacuum cleaner prior to shampooing.
- Make sure there is plenty of room air ventilation.
- Gather all the supplies needed. Keep small children away from the areas you will be cleaning until completely dry.
- Follow the manufacturer’s directions for use of any cleaning device of product. Spot test an area of carpet beforehand. Apply spot remover and allow product to set.
- Shampoo your carpet in an organized fashion. Start at one area and sweep your cleaning device in all directions to raise carpet nap. This will bring soiled areas to the surface.
- Allow the carpet to dry thoroughly. Put supplies away. Vacuum rug when dry.