Have you heard it said that anyone can do any job if they have the right tools?
That might be a stretch but it is safe to say anyone can do a better job with the proper tools.
Important vacuum cleaner facts
Heading this list of carpet care tips is having a proper vacuum.
Getting yourself the best vacuum you can afford is the single most important step you can take in providing the care your carpeting needs.
The carpet industry is now rating vacuum cleaners to help you make an informed buying decision.
Criteria has been set for soil removal, air filtration, and damage to carpet fibers.
Machines that pass the test can display the Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label seal of approval.
Better vacuuming guaranteed
Because there is more contact with the carpet, it is tempting to set the rotating power brushes of your vacuum’s cleaning head to a low level.
That might seem reasonable, but did you know the contact is more damaging than helpful?
The integrity of the carpet fibers can be destroyed, causing worn areas to look dirtier than they really are.
If you have Berber carpets don’t vacuum them with the power cleaning attachment.
The rotating brushes can catch on the looped pile and pull long strands away from the carpet backing.
This is especially true if there are any seams in your installation.
Check the condition of your power head at regular intervals.
Loose or worn brushes, gouged or otherwise damaged plastic parts, or other obvious problems can cause abrasive damage to carpet fibers.
Carpet fibers that have been nicked and cut loose luster, are more easily pressed down under traffic, and allow increased dirt penetration of the fiber.
By vacuuming the high traffic areas from entry doors daily, other areas of the home will need less frequent care.
Now that may seem to you to be a lot of extra work, but it could actually mean less.
By concentrating on the dirtiest areas the cleaner ones won’t need to be vacuumed as often.
Your whole carpet will look better.
The make up of household dirt.
Do you have any idea what kinds of dirt and grime are being harbored in your carpeting? Several reliable sources have done breakdowns, and it looks something like this:
Sand 40%
Oxides 20%
Organic and synthetic fibers 20%
Oils and Resins 9%
Carbon 5%
Animal fats 4%
Moisture 2%
Vacuum cleaning can take care of the first three and some of the carbon and moisture.
Other cleaning methods have to be used to remove the others.
Pet dander and feathers are major allergens.
Keep forced air heating and air conditioning system filters clean and efficient by changing them regularly.
Fitz2Kleen Carpet Cleaning Coventry is a local family run carpet, upholstery and property cleaning company based in Coventry. We are qualified in carpet and upholstery cleaning, fire and flood restoration, trauma and crime scene clean up,rug cleaning, leather cleaning and builders cleans, end of tenancy,chewing gum and graffiti removal, domestic and commercial property cleaning specialists.
3 comments:
Very useful tips. I haven't read so informative facts about the carpets. Regards.
Carpet cleaning is an essential step in maintaining a home. Largely contribute to the welfare of family members. If you do not clean the carpets on a regular basis in your home of dust and dirt accumulates in them, and it is possible that the healths of the family members concerned, because they are located on the table or who consume food that falls on it. Contaminated carpets can also cause dust in the air that circulates inside the house. Sometimes the dirty carpet odors and attracts pests and worm infections.
The single most important motive for cleaning your carpet should be NOT for appearance. It should be cleaned frequently for health reasons. How clean your carpet is has a direct bearing on how healthy your home is.
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