Worst Carpet Cleaning Practices

The first really common mistake that usually makes the matters worse is using inappropriate stain remover for your carpet. Besides spreading the stain, a wrong method can really set it deeper and thus make it permanent. This is why it is important to understand the nature of the problem – whether it is an oily, polish, paint, etc. stain. This is simple, but when you go to the market it will be  easier to find the solution for exactly this spot, as the cleaning products won’t say – “Nail polish carpet stains remover” – for this case you will need some kind of a cleaner containing some more alcohol. Still, before going for any kind of harsh treatment that involves chemical products, it is good to try a lighter approach. 

In this direction, here comes the next tip – if the solution you have decided to use does not show any positive effects – it is not the appropriate one, and you should not approach the stain with aggression by adding more of the same cleaner, etc. It is good to know that before trying a solution that you are not sure about, it ought to first be tried out on a “test field”, such as a sample of the carpet, or a spot that is usually under a furniture piece.

Another really bad mistake is to try and restore a carpet that is already damaged by the stain. Many people waste time and effort in trying to revive a carpet that has been burnt or has lost its color due to a stain.

One of the worst practices is to directly clean wet. It is essential to first get as much of the soil by using methods that do not involve any wetting of the carpet. Water can only spread the soil if it hasn’t been initially removed. Cleaning London reminds: avoid these mistakes to insure only the best for your carpets.

You do not want this to happen to your carpets – The cleaners from London remind : “proper practices only!”

Carpet Piles (Photo credit: jeffk)