Carpets give the apartment coziness and a warm atmosphere, but have one drawback. They become dirty, therefore they require constant cleaning. It’s good that in shops you can find a lot of carpet cleaning products, you just have to choose the right one.
Instruction manual
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When choosing a carpet cleaner, you should pay attention to the label, which will show how to apply it, what materials it is suitable for, what dirt it removes, for which pile it is intended. Be sure to carry out a test cleaning in an inconspicuous area. The tool should not damage the structure of the pile, change the color of the coating or violate its integrity.
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The most popular cleaning products are carpet shampoos. They will help to delicately remove impurities without damaging the carpet and preserving its bright colors. Shampoos are very easy to use, water will be required to dissolve. Following the instructions on the packaging, you can quickly clean any carpet. Shampoos Vanish, "Amway" will perfectly cope with any type of pollution, and they are intended for domestic use.
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If not the entire carpet is dirty, then stain removers are used. They are directly applied to the stain. After a certain time, the carpet needs only to be thoroughly vacuumed. Only experts advise using stain removers for old and heavy soiling. But they recommend abandoning universal ones completely. Because they can provoke an allergy, but they can’t cope with spots. Some housewives believe that even a soap solution is more effective than universal stain removers.
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Using special powders, you can not only get rid of stains, but also remove traces of chewing gum, food and alcohol. For example, Extra Profi powder copes with such contaminants perfectly, in addition it combats unpleasant odors. The disadvantage of using powders can be the occurrence of allergies. Therefore, it is better to choose less aggressive options, such as Mitex powder.
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For cleaning carpets, folk remedies, which are often forgotten, are also suitable. For example, you can clean the carpet with ordinary coarse salt. It is enough to fill the carpet with it and sweep out everything with a broom dipped in soapy water. Vinegar can be used to refresh faded carpet paints. A tablespoon of vinegar must be dissolved in a liter of water. Vacuum the carpet before processing. Wet the brush in the resulting solution and clean the carpet in the direction of the pile. Ammonia, talc, chalk and even glycerin will help to cope with greasy and alcohol stains. Properly selected product will help keep the carpet in excellent condition for a very long time.
