Proper carpet care will extend the life of your carpet and keep it beautiful. In the article you will learn about the basic and non-obvious rules for caring for a carpet.
What to do with the carpet after purchase
After buying the carpet, it is advisable to clean it with a soft brush in order to remove particles of overlock and pile (a vacuum cleaner is also excellent for this purpose). If you purchased a wool or wool blend carpet, acrylic or viscose product, be prepared for the pile fiber to come off at the beginning of operation.
What is the best way to clean carpet
You need to first remove the dust from the carpet, to do this, use a vacuum cleaner or knock out the carpet on the street. Then take shampoo, liquid soap, dishwashing detergent or vanilla.
Dissolve the product in water to a thick foam, apply with a sponge to the carpet, leave for a few minutes, rub thoroughly and rinse with water.
You can effectively clean the carpet with shampoo, liquid soap, a solution of household laundry detergent, and a spray for pile products. Any agent must be whipped into foam. It has maximum cleaning power. Sponge or soft brush it is applied to the pile, leave for a few minutes.
Why does new carpet smell
New carpet may have a slight chemical smell. These are traces of adhesives, dyes and other substances used in carpet weaving. Sometimes an unpleasant odor appears as a result of transportation or storage in a warehouse. The smell disappears after a few hours, a maximum of a day.