So finally it’s time to step into the New Year and bid farewell to the exciting holiday week! But what about those stains and spills that your carpet suffered throughout the festive season? Being busy spending time in gatherings and making memories, probably you might have overlooked paying attention to your carpet and that’s why we have come up with this blog outlining some effective time-saving carpet cleaning tips to make your job effortless and stress-free post the festive season.
As you might have likely experienced before, the risk of stains and spills is significantly higher during the holidays. The more you organise family get together at home, the more your carpet becomes vulnerable to damage. Additionally, pets and kids at home make it inevitable for carpet to undergo discoloration caused due to pet dander, urine, soda spills, wine, chocolate and so on. Therefore, the most important thing to keep in mind is to act fast before the stains spread faster. The longer stains settle on the carpet fabrics, the more difficult it will be to eradicate them. Keep an organic carpet stain remover handy, as recommended by professional carpet cleaning specialists or prepare your DIY cleaning solution mixing 1/4th cup of vinegar, 1tbsp dishwashing detergent and lukewarm water. Spray the cleaning solution over stains and allow it to settle for a couple of minutes. Next, blot the area gently using a clean and dry microfiber cloth until the stain is completely removed.
Note: While performing this step, make sure you test a sample of the cleaning solution to avoid the risk of discoloration. Each carpet fabric is different and so is their cleaning requirement. If you lack confidence or time to deep clean your carpet meticulously, you can hire professional carpet cleaners who can protect your carpet from any such mishap.
Post the holidays, you may notice unsightly spots on some areas of your carpet which can keep on taunting your eyes and give you a hard time in removing them. Well, pet urine and dander are common carpet chores and post the festive season, it’s likely to come across some telltale signs of carpet damage. Whether you are a cleaning perfectionist or a layman, it’s never too wise to undertake DIY pet stain removal as it can cause more damage than good and overburden your pocket with costly replacements. Moreover, treating pet stains require professional expertise and a slight mishandling can result in discoloration and breakage of the fabrics. However, as an immediate fix, you can apply a solution of lime, vinegar and baking soda that can absorb the sticky stains and prevent your carpet from giving off a musty odour.
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