Carpet cleaning is the best way to make your carpets last
and look beautiful through the years. The EPA recommends that carpets should be
cleaned every three to six months depending on the level of foot traffic. To
get the most out of a professional Garland carpet
cleaning, you should vacuum routinely, enforce a no shoes rule and use rugs
strategically throughout your home.
Vacuum
Carpets capture most of the dirt and dust tracked into the home and to remove this accumulating dust, you need to vacuum 1-3 times a week, according to the EPA. High traffic areas capture more than just dirt and dust, they also capture oils and liquids from the bottoms of shoes. These oils and liquids cause the high traffic areas to hold more dirt, hence the high traffic pattern. Vacuuming will remove the dirt and regular carpet cleanings will remove the settled oils and liquids. Low traffic areas do not collect as much dirt, but can still become damaged from the dirt and dust if the area is not vacuumed regularly. Dirt and dust cause the most damage in carpets as they grind against the carpet fibers, tearing them apart.
Carpets capture most of the dirt and dust tracked into the home and to remove this accumulating dust, you need to vacuum 1-3 times a week, according to the EPA. High traffic areas capture more than just dirt and dust, they also capture oils and liquids from the bottoms of shoes. These oils and liquids cause the high traffic areas to hold more dirt, hence the high traffic pattern. Vacuuming will remove the dirt and regular carpet cleanings will remove the settled oils and liquids. Low traffic areas do not collect as much dirt, but can still become damaged from the dirt and dust if the area is not vacuumed regularly. Dirt and dust cause the most damage in carpets as they grind against the carpet fibers, tearing them apart.
No Shoes
As mentioned in the previous paragraph, dirt and dust cause the most damage to carpets. Foot traffic encourages this damage but without dirt, foot traffic does not cause damage to carpets. Shoes bring in the most dirt and contaminants from outside and quickly deposit it into the first ten feet of carpet. Simply removing your shoes before walking through your home can reduce dirt deposits up to 80%. Combining the no shoes rule with a doormat, you can eliminate even more dirt from entering your home.
As mentioned in the previous paragraph, dirt and dust cause the most damage to carpets. Foot traffic encourages this damage but without dirt, foot traffic does not cause damage to carpets. Shoes bring in the most dirt and contaminants from outside and quickly deposit it into the first ten feet of carpet. Simply removing your shoes before walking through your home can reduce dirt deposits up to 80%. Combining the no shoes rule with a doormat, you can eliminate even more dirt from entering your home.
Use Rugs
Even with rugs and removing shoes, carpets get dirty from inside dirt and oils. A great way to help reduce this oil transference is to use rugs strategically throughout the home. Two places to consider placing rugs is near the kitchen and near the bathroom. Oils used in cooking are released into the air then fall on the floor where they are picked up by feet. Same for oils used in the bathroom, then feet transfer the oils to the nearest carpeted area. Oils attract dirt making the oiled area become “dirty” quicker than non-oiled areas. Using rugs near these high oil areas allows you to wipe your feet free of oil before transferring them to a carpeted area.
Even with rugs and removing shoes, carpets get dirty from inside dirt and oils. A great way to help reduce this oil transference is to use rugs strategically throughout the home. Two places to consider placing rugs is near the kitchen and near the bathroom. Oils used in cooking are released into the air then fall on the floor where they are picked up by feet. Same for oils used in the bathroom, then feet transfer the oils to the nearest carpeted area. Oils attract dirt making the oiled area become “dirty” quicker than non-oiled areas. Using rugs near these high oil areas allows you to wipe your feet free of oil before transferring them to a carpeted area.
These simple tips will reduce the amount of oil and dirt in
your carpet allowing for a carpet cleaning to be more effective as the cleaning
solutions will penetrate deeper into the carpet fibers. In addition,
understanding and getting the right type of carpet cleaning method will affect
how clean your carpets become.
Choosing a Carpet Cleaning Method
Steam Cleaning
Steam cleaning is a very common carpet cleaning method and it is very effective at removing deeply embedded dirt if done correctly. The carpet cleaning Garland technicians that use this method often spray a cleaning agent followed hot water spray to break down and suspend the dirt and oils. A high-powered extractor sucks up the solution along with the dirt and oils. Within a few hours, the carpets will be dry but until then, they remain very susceptible to re-soiling. The steam cleaning method is a great for carpets that need a deep cleaning annually.
Steam cleaning is a very common carpet cleaning method and it is very effective at removing deeply embedded dirt if done correctly. The carpet cleaning Garland technicians that use this method often spray a cleaning agent followed hot water spray to break down and suspend the dirt and oils. A high-powered extractor sucks up the solution along with the dirt and oils. Within a few hours, the carpets will be dry but until then, they remain very susceptible to re-soiling. The steam cleaning method is a great for carpets that need a deep cleaning annually.
Bonnet Cleaning
Bonnet cleaning, as offered by Kiwi Carpet Cleaning in Garland, is a low moisture and gentler method of carpet cleaning. This method works by spraying a cleaning solution onto the carpet and allowing a little time for it to break down the dirt and oils. The carpet cleaning Garland technician then buffs the carpet with a super absorbent pad. The super absorbent pad picks up dirt, oils and cleaning solution leaving the carpet almost dry. Once the buffering is finished, the technician grooms the carpet, making the carpet fluffier and able to dry quicker. This cleaning method is great for routine cleaning and can prevent the need for an annual deep cleaning by preventing dirt build up.
Bonnet cleaning, as offered by Kiwi Carpet Cleaning in Garland, is a low moisture and gentler method of carpet cleaning. This method works by spraying a cleaning solution onto the carpet and allowing a little time for it to break down the dirt and oils. The carpet cleaning Garland technician then buffs the carpet with a super absorbent pad. The super absorbent pad picks up dirt, oils and cleaning solution leaving the carpet almost dry. Once the buffering is finished, the technician grooms the carpet, making the carpet fluffier and able to dry quicker. This cleaning method is great for routine cleaning and can prevent the need for an annual deep cleaning by preventing dirt build up.
By maintaining your carpets, you can have cleaner carpets
after a professional Garland carpet cleaning. With less dirt and oils, the
carpet, the cleaning agents can absorb deeper into the carpet to remove the
deeper stains.
