Because there are numerous types of carpets and even more misleading products in the shops it is not easy to know the right way to clean your carpet. Whether you would rather clean yours with a ready made product or by using a natural method, the idea is to do away with this chore as fast and efficiently as possible. Here are a few examples of cleaning methods that will allow you to do just that.



What Kind of Carpet Do You Have?

It is important before you get started to find out with certainty what kind of carpet you have. It may be more complex that it seems: firstly you need to find out if it is made from special fibers or from non-synthetic materials, so that you can clean it according to the manufacturer's specific instructions. The goal is to clean your carpet, not ruin it through an unsuitable process.

Removing Stains The Natural Way

The method described below is recommended if you want to use natural products to clean up stains on your carpets.

• The first thing to remember is to get to the stains before they set. You need to react immediately as soon as something gets spilled on to the carpet. With an absorbent cloth, simply blot up the spilled liquid until it is fully absorbed and the carpet is dry. You should never scrub while doing so as it can make the stain worse.

• The next step is to use a gentle detergent such as dishwashing soap. You should dilute it with water first before blotting a small quantity onto the stain. You should then remove it by applying gentle pressure with an absorbing cloth.

• The first two steps will get rid of most stains, but should the stain still be visible you can try to remove it by blotting on hydrogen peroxide. Before you do so, however, you should always do a test on an inconspicuous area first to check that this treatment is suitable for your type of carpet and won't stain it further.

• Should these simple steps fail your next course of action it to get the carpet professionally cleaned by a specialist. They have access to powerful products that can get rid of problem stains.

For the regular shampooing of your carpet it is recommended that you use a carpet cleaning machine: these are widely available to buy or rent.