Right Carpet Cleaning Solution

Keeping your carpet clean can be a tiresome and laborious job but it doesn’t have to be – you just have to use the right carpet cleaning solution. Unfortunately, water or products that you have made yourself don’t always conjure up the results that you may be looking for. The greater the footfall on carpets the greater the likelihood is that they will become dirty and look worn.

Spills and stains are unfortunate but over the lifetime of your carpet, they will inevitably occur. Food and drink stains can be difficult to deal with especially if they aren’t dealt with quickly and this is why choosing the right carpet cleaning solution is essential. The decision on the solution you are going to use should always be made prior to carry out the deep clean as choosing the wrong method could make the problem significantly worse.

From our professional carpet cleaning experience, we have found that the following 14 points should be carefully considered before deciding how you wish to progress.

1. Most cleaning solutions are governed by tight performance, quality and safety standard, not to mention the fact that they shouldn’t be harmful to the environment. Make sure the product that you choose fits these criteria.
2. Addition to merely cleaning the carpet, it is important that the solution deodorises your carpet along with killing any bacteria – in effect, it should have anti-bacterial and disinfectant properties.
3. Remember, your carpet pile can be damaged by products that are too strong. The solution should be effective on stains, marks and deeply embedded dirt, but not cause damage to the fibres of the carpet.
4. The pH of the solution is also very important, it should be neutral, too alkaline or acidic can cause damage to any dyes in the carpet.
5. Of course, any product or solution that you choose should be non-toxic, create little foam and be non-residual to reduce the chances of harm to humans, pets and your belongings.
6. All carpets will pick up bacteria and allergens in their lifetime and if you have pets, fleas and mites are also possible. It is important that these are always removed so it is safe and hygienic for children and pets.
7. It should be easy to apply and designed for use on carpets and rugs with heavy emphasis being placed on the removal of stubborn stains.
8. Any products that take a long time to dry or leave any form of residue should be avoided. Seek advice from a professional if you are unsure about this.
9. Some stains may go unnoticed at first so any solution that you use should be effective on both wet and dry stains.
10. Check that the product is formulated to treat stubborn stains such as wine, coffee or foods that stain easily.
11. Your goal is to remove the stain not the colour in your carpet so make sure that it is suitable for dark carpets.
12. Similar to early points, the texture of the carpet should remain as intended after use.
13. It should have some stain resistant properties.
14. It should also be suitable for highly intricate or expensive carpets.

If you take all of these factors into account, you should be able to find the right carpet cleaning solution.