Virginia Carpet and Flooring Company Gives Cleaning Tips

April 9, 2013 - PRLog -- It is time to learn how to clean carpet. The sticky blue and purple swirly spot on the living room carpet is candy that has melted from the sun shining in the window. It has become a part of the rug, but now you see another spot, which is grey that you have never noticed before.

Regardless of whether it is caused by a spouse who is prone to catastrophes, or from messy kids, sometimes the carpet starts to look like it has been in a war zone. It makes no difference if you do not know what type of carpet you have or just what the green slimy goo is that is on the bedroom floor, there is still hope. Don't call the experts just yet; there are three simple, inexpensive steps to follow to clean carpet.

1. Freeze First

2. Scrape away

3. Use a Chemical Cleaner

Ice cubes or chemical solutions can be used that are designed for carpets. To start, freeze the spot into a hard lump. This can seem like it is causing the sticky mess to stick even more to the carpet, but actually it makes it simpler to remove it. Be sure to do this step, otherwise it is possible that you will embed the candy or gum even further into the carpet.

To scrape the spot away, use a knife with a dull blade or scissors to chip away, bit by bit, the hard mass that you now have on the carpet. Odds are it will begin to give way, and this permits you to completely pull it off in most circumstances. There can be a few frozen globs left which refuse to come off, but do not panic; you are not quite finished yet.

These stubborn leftovers can be taken care of by investing in a carpet cleaner that is citrus based. It has acid in it that helps with eroding the gunk and then it can be scraped up easily. Sometimes the spot may be less gooey. If this is the case, try using the same steps, but with a different technique.

1. Scrape First

2. Boil Next

3. Use Chemical Cleaners

In this instance, scrape initially. Several tools for carpet cleaning are designed with razors that are made specifically for adhesive residue that scrapes away. If you are out of tools for cleaning, a dull knife or scissors will work just fine.

Hot water can work as another miracle. Merely soak the nasty, sticky spot using boiling water. This softens the clingy stuff and then you can scrape it, but if it is not ready, you can apply more hot water. A lot of times, this is frequently the most preferred and the easiest method to use.

Citrus-based chemical cleaners offer a safe, natural acid that can devour the adhesive. Be cautious and do not apply too much. Rinse the stain with warm water. If this alone takes care of the difficult spot, merely blot it dry using a towel. You might be required to scrape particularly difficult areas.

Many times cleaning depends on the sort of carpet that is installed. A fast online search can give you an excellent idea of how carpet tile cleans different than customary shag carpet. Following the simple steps listed will get rid of the spot in minutes, forget the mystery surrounding the spot and how it got there, just be glad it's gone.

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