5 Secret Carpet-Cleaning Tips from the Pros

Despite the wide variety of residential flooring products now available – laminate, bamboo, tile, vinyl, wood, stone, and cork – carpet cleaning in Langley remains extremely popular.

One reason people love carpeting is that it requires less maintenance and care than hard-surface floors. Regular vacuuming and an occasional deep-clean scrubbing are typically all that’s needed to keep the carpet looking fresh and new.

Let’s walk through some expert tips we have gathered with our years of experience.

1.    Don’t Rub Stains

Don’t immediately start scrubbing when a stain or spill first occurs. It will only spread it and get wider. Instead, gently dab the stain with a cleaning cloth, paper towel, or sponge.

NOTE: Always clean the stain from the outer edge towards the center. Otherwise, it can spread the stain further across the carpet.

2.    Use Club Soda and Vinegar

You might have heard about using club soda to remove beer and wine stains from the carpet, which is true if you use it correctly. First, pour club soda on a clean cloth and see if the stain gets lighter. If yes, keep repeating the step.

In case that doesn’t work, mix a one-to-one ratio of white vinegar and water, and pour it into a handheld spray bottle. Spray the mixture on the stain and wait for at least 10 to 15 minutes for it to soak in.

Then, use a dry sponge to soak up the cleaning solution and dilute the stain.

3.    Try Shaving Cream

Sometimes shaving cream proves to be the best carpet cleaner. It can remove almost all types of stains. Apply the shaving cream directly on the stain and sit back for about 30 minutes.

Once the cream has set, wipe it out with a clean white cloth. Finish by spraying the area with a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water, and then wipe away the solution with a cloth.

4.    Removing Chewing Gum

It is common that you take chewing gum home with your shoes, but don’t realize it unless you feel sticky on the carpet. The solution to remove chewing gum from the carpet can be found in your freezer.

Grab a few ice cubes and press them against the gum for 30 to 45 seconds. Once the gum is frozen, you can remove it easily. If the gum still stays, use a sharp knife or scissors to cut the carpet as close as possible to the gum. A small spot will be undetectable.

5.    Heat Hardened Wax

Burning candles in the house can result in wax dripping onto the carpet. It quickly gets hard and embedded in the fibers. Our carpet cleaning experts recommend heating the wax back to a semi-liquid state to remove it.

Place a white cloth over a warm clothes iron and use the “no steam” settings. Then set the iron on top of the wax until it melts.

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Transparent Cleaning is a team of carpet cleaning experts in Langley. We provide a wide range of cleaning services including residential and commercial cleaning. Contact us now for the best carpet cleaning services at your doorstep.