Gaithersburg MD Carpet Cleaning

Many people these days have carpet cleaning machines at home that they use. It has become increasingly popular for people to try to do their own carpet cleaning. If this is the case with you, here are some tips on how to use these machines properly. These tips also work well for rental units.

Gaithersburg MD Carpet Cleaning

The first thing that you need to be aware of is that you should not be using the shampoo mix directly in the tank. This would mean that you would be rinsing your carpet with shampoo which would lead to rapid resoiling. Instead of this, obtain a small pump up sprayer and mix your shampoo solution in it. Then, apply the solution to the carpet and allow it to dwell before rinsing it with the machine. In the machine, use just plain water, possible adding a few ounces of white vinegar to deodorize.

Another tip is to be sure to make multiple rinse passes. Most people make one pass and then they are done. This leaves a lot of residue which, you guessed it, cases a rapid resoiling condition. Make at least one pass in each direction and follow these passes up with a couple of dry passes to remove as much moisture as possible.

A third tip is one that many people overlook. That is to pre-vacuum. Vacuuming your carpet before a cleaning is extremely important because dry soil is much easier to remove than wet soil. Get the dirt out of the carpet before it turns to a sticky mud. So vacuum your carpet before a cleaning carefully and slowly. Also, be sure that your vacuum is in good working order and that the bag or cannister is empty.

My final tip is to make sure that you dry the carpet as soon as possible. The quicker that the carpet dries, the less likely you are to have problems. Use your homes HVAC system to speed drying and turn all of your ceiling fans on. If you have any floor fans or portable fans, use them to help the carpet dry. If you are renting a machine, rent a carpet fan as well. For a few dollars, it will greatly decrease the drying time. Avoid using the carpet, if possible, until it is dry.

These types might sound simple, and they are, but they will greatly improve the success of your cleaning attempts. So, follow them and have a cleaner and healthier carpet. Best of luck to you.

Gaithersburg MD Carpet Cleaning