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How to clean your carpet

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Tips on how to clean your carpet and keep it looking wonderful!

Carpets make up so much of the atmosphere of your home, so it’s important to keep them looking and smelling fresh. Cleaning your carpet in an efficient way means it will last longer and feel newer. Here at Tech Flooring, we want to help you keep your carpet looking great so we’ve compiled these tips on how to clean your carpet.

Sort the room out first

 Before you start cleaning it’s important to make sure the room is ready and the carpet is clear. Often if you’re in a hurry it’s easy to hoover around furniture instead of fully under it but this can cause an uneven finish on your carpet and mean parts of it stay dirty. To ensure your carpet is properly cleaned, move the furniture off the carpet. Another tip is to open the windows and ventilate the room first, giving surface level dust the chance to leave.

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Keeping your carpet clean is important

Blot don’t scrub!

This is an important tip for effectively removing carpet stains. Blotting instead of scrubbing helps remove the stain without pushing it further into the carpet. Place a kitchen cloth in the centre of the stain and soak it up. Then, carefully dry/blot with another cloth working from the outside in. Rinse thoroughly with hot water and blot again. Remember- scrubbing can ruin your carpet fibres. Blotting a stain away helps keep your carpet fresh.

Deep clean twice a year

Making sure your carpets stay clean and fresh is super important. It’s a good idea to give them a deep cleaning at least twice a year. You can do it yourself over the weekend by renting a carpet cleaner or, if you prefer, you can hire professionals to handle it for you. And hey, if you’re also looking for awesome people to help with your carpets, we’re here for you! Whether you need a deep clean or someone to fit your carpets perfectly, contact us here at Tech Flooring. We’ve got your floors covered!

Hoover effectively

To make sure your hoover is working at its best, replace the hoover bag and filter regularly. This means your hoover is ready to tackle your carpet and won’t be too full to take in dust and dirt. This may seem obvious but checking your hoover is on the right setting for carpet is really important. If your hoover is on a hardwood floor setting it can actually end up damaging your carpet by being too forceful. Vacuuming at least once a week is a must to keep your carpet looking fresh.

Using a lint roller is a great way to pick up crumbs and surface level dirt before going in with your hoover.

Watch out for shoes

It is surprising how much damage shoes can cause to carpets. Leaving shoes on when walking across carpeted areas can track mud, dirt and leaves into the carpet. The shoes themselves can press and wear down carpets as well. Taking your shoes off at the door means your carpets can be lower maintenance and last for longer.

By following these helpful tips, your carpet can maintain that brand-new look for years! Considering a new carpet installation? Connect with us today at Tech Flooring to request a sample for your home or to obtain a complimentary quote.

Feel free to reach us through a call or text at 07970417029 or 020081507213, or send us an email at techflooring@gmail.com. We’re here to assist you in making your home comfortable and stylish with our quality carpeting solutions. Don’t miss the chance to explore our options and elevate your living spaces!

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Carpet stains - our tips for removing them at Tech Floors

Top tips on how to clean and remove stains from carpets

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So you’ve chosen the perfect carpet from us – then disaster strikes! Here is some tips on how to clean and remove stains from carpets

Oops! We’ve all been there. Just a slip of your coffee mug or an enthusiastic five-year-old with a paint pot and disaster strikes. Somehow, it’s always on the carpet that the worst spills happen. Not to worry! We here at Tech Flooring know how important your carpets are to you and we want to help save them from little spills and stains. Here are our top tips on how to clean and remove stains from carpets.

How to clean and remove stains from carpets

When you clean and remove stains from carpets always remember blot don’t scrub!

This is easily the best tip for removing stains. Blotting instead of scrubbing helps remove the stain without pushing it further into the carpet. Place a kitchen cloth in the centre of the stain and soak it up. Then, carefully dry/blot with another cloth working from the outside in. Rinse thoroughly with hot water and blot again. Remember- scrubbing can ruin your carpet fibres and push the dirt further in so always blot!

Water based stains

These types of stains can come from ink, juice, milk, alcohol or mud. Make a cleaning solution of ¼ teaspoons of cleaning detergent (non-bleach) and 900ml of water. Surprisingly, a good DIY cleaning agent lying around at home is white vinegar. If you’re out of cleaning detergent, use white vinegar instead for easy stain removal.

Homemade stain remover to clean and remove stains from carpets

A quick recipe for stain remover is 900ml of warm water with one teaspoon of mild dishwashing liquid. Then add a small amount of white wine vinegar to make the perfect DIY stain remover. Make sure you don’t over-wet the stain. Too much water can damage the carpet. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then blot to remove.

What about wine stains?

Spilling red wine on the carpet is a classic ‘oh no!’ moment that can look scarily permanent on the white carpet. However, there is a simple, home remedy fix. Sparkling water surprisingly works really well to remove wine or juice stains. Spritz over the stain, leave to sit, and then carefully blot away.

Hard stains

Things like chocolate, mud or candle wax can be a little harder to remove. An easy solution is to use a knife to scrape away as much as possible before going in with a stain remover. Vacuuming can be a better option when it comes to removing dirt as you don’t have to worry about pushing the dirt further into your carpet. With candle wax spills, use an ice pack to help harden the wax before going in to scrape it up.

To clean and remove stains from carpets doesn’t have to be panic-stricken scrubbing. We hope you have liked our top tips on how to clean and remove stains from carpets. Carefully putting together a simple cleaning solution and blotting the stain away leaves you free to enjoy your carpet whenever.

Now armed with effective tools and techniques to clean and stain removal from carpets, take the next step towards transforming your home. Contact us today at Tech Flooring to request a complimentary sample and explore our diverse range of carpets. Whether you seek expert advice, professional installation, or post-installation care, we are committed to accompanying you throughout the entire process.

Reach out to us for a seamless experience and discover how our carpets can enhance your living spaces. Don’t hesitate to connect with us through a call or text at 07970417029 or 020081507213, or send us an email at techflooring@gmail.com. We look forward to assisting you on your journey to a more beautiful and comfortable home!

Hope our tips on how you can clean and remove stains from carpets have helped.

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