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The Process of DIY Carpet Cleaning

Your carpet ought to be cleaned about once a year, so that it will continue looking fresh, and also so that the health of you and your family isn’t compromised. Although it’s best to have your carpet cleaned by a professional carpet cleaning service, it’s certainly possible for you to clean your carpet yourself.

Please consider the follow suggestions, in order to achieve the best results:

Renting carpet cleaning equipment

Look up a few different carpet cleaning systems, before you choose one to rent. It’s best to rent a device that’s similar to what professional carpet cleaning system might be. Your equipment ought to have sufficient vacuum capacity to allow the carpet to dry within 12 hours, after cleaning.

Choosing a carpet cleaning product

Your carpet manufacturer can recommend which products are best equipped to handle your specific carpeting. Make certain it has a pH less than 10, and proclaims to have no sticky residue.  If your carpet contains wool, for instance, chose a cleaning product specially designed for it.

Before cleaning your carpet

It’s usually best to clean your carpet in the spring or summer, so that you can temporarily place your furniture outside, while you’re cleaning. If you prefer to clean your carpet in the winter, simply place your furniture in an area of your home that is not carpeted, like the kitchen or a hallway.

Cleaning your carpet

Now that you have the best equipment and cleaning solution for your carpet, one of the best tips that can be given is not to over-wet the carpet, or use too much detergent. Too much of these things can cause serious damage to the carpet, and it may encourage the development of bacteria and mildew.

Drying Your Carpet

You can use fans to move air across the carpeting, as well as an air conditioner or dehumidifier to pull moisture out of the air. 12 hours is a reasonable amount of time to expect the drying to complete. If it’s not done drying in 24 hours, you might want to call a professional carpet cleaning service.

Whether you have suggestion about carpet cleaning, or think that you it’s time to have your carpet cleaned, don’t hesitate to contact Atlanta Carpet Cleaners, your premier carpet cleaners in Atlanta!