The majority of modern-day homes have carpet flooring. They not only provide warmth and coziness to the room but also add to the aesthetics of the room.
But one of the biggest drawbacks of using carpet is the accumulation of dust and dirt. While ordinary dust can be cleaned using a vacuum, that is not the case with stubborn stains. Tough stains require shampooing to bring back the original glow of the carpet.
Here are a few things you should know about shampooing the carpet.
- Organizing the room: Before you begin the shampooing process, you should first organize the room. It is always advisable to work in one room at a time.
You should first remove all furniture from the room and vacuum the place of dust. Vacuuming helps to remove the dust thoroughly so that it does not mix with the shampoo.
Then the real shampooing process begins. Begin in one corner of the room and slowly move onto the rest of the area. It would be a wise idea to shampoo the same area in multiple directions to remove tough stains.
If you use the steam cleaning machine, then its instruction should be strictly followed. Similarly, shampoo should be used in the correct quantity as prescribed. Otherwise, it can leave patches on the carpet and can cause the accumulation of dirt.
- Shampooing technique: Firstly, you should have a clear understanding of the shampooing technique used for the carpet.
The shampoo is a cleaning solution that is sprayed onto the carpet and left to dry. Once dried, the residue is cleaned using a vacuum. The cleaning solution creates a foam that contains brighteners. These brighteners provide a special glow to the rug and make it look original.
he second method of shampooing is carpet steam cleaning. In this method, a combination of hot water and cleaning solution is used to lather up the carpet and remove dirt.
- Selecting the solution: There are different types of cleaning solutions available in the market. You can find separate solutions for eliminating the stain, and removing pet odor. Thus, while selecting the cleaning solution, you should have a clear idea of the purpose of carpet cleaning.
- Shampooing process: The shampooing process is rather simple. The cleaning solution is released on to the carpet using a special button. Rotating brush at the end of the machine loosens the dirt and cleans the carpet.
The cleaning solution, dust, and stain are then sucked using a device similar to handheld showerheads. The dirty water is then stored in a special tank meant for holding it.
You can move the machine twice or thrice over the carpet surface till the water sucked is clear. This way, you can ensure that the entire water content is sucked out.
- Drying the carpet: Once the cleaning process is over, you should leave the doors and windows open. Leaving it open helps to dry the carpet naturally. Natural drying is considered the best method to dry any handmade carpet.
Carpet drying can take any time from 2 hours to a day. The drying time depends on the type of the carpet and its thickness. You should make sure that the furniture is moved indoor only after the carpet is completely dry. Otherwise it can damage the carpet fiber.
Even though shampooing brings back the lost glow of the carpet, it might take a longer time to dry. Because of this disadvantage, it is not preferred in places where there is heavy traffic like in hotel, offices, etc. Shampooing is ideal in houses where traffic is much less and where there is provision for drying the carpet naturally.