What's Hiding in Your Carpet?

​You vacuum regularly, attend to stains straight away and although your carpet may look clean, it could still be home to dirt, dust mite residue and general grossness that’s enough to make you queasy. In fact, your carpet could be holding more than four times it’s weight in dirt – that’s dirt so deep your regular vacuum simply cannot get to it. Now we don’t mean to be alarmists here at Geelong’s Cleanest Carpets but YOUR carpet is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria, fleas, mould and dust mites to thrive and survive. Don’t get us started on what all that means for those of us with allergies…
So what do we suggest to truly get clean carpets? Obviously the best way to is to have them professionally deep cleaned by a quality carpet cleaning company every 6 to 12 months (more frequently if you have pets and young children). A professional steam clean will extract pollutants from your carpets using proven carpet cleaning techniques and specialised detergents. This is the quick fix but by no means is this the most important step in having clean carpet – it’s all about maintenance and regular care. The better your carpet is maintained throughout the year, the easier it will be to professionally clean and you’ll get a longer lifespan out of your carpet.
 
Here are a few simple tips on maintaining and caring for your carpet in between professional cleans:

  • Regular and thorough vacuuming to remove surface dirt and debris. If your vacuum has lost its suction power, try emptying the bag and checking the pipes for any build-up of hair and dust particles. The more frequently you vaccum the less opportunity dirt and dust have to settle into the deeper layers of your carpet (that are difficult to clean with household appliances)

  • Don’t be a door mat to dirt and bugs in your carpet – get a good door mat instead! Having a door mat with harsh bristles will help remove dirt and grit from shoes and boots before they enter your home. Even better – have a no shoe policy at your place.

  • Always, always, always attend to stains immediately as you’ll have a much higher chance of removing the stain completely if it’s dealt to straight away. We’ve got some stain busting tips on our homepage, you can click here to read those tips.

  • De-flea and brush your furry friends regularly so fleas and fur don’t end up on your carpet. Regular brushing of your furry friends is not only great for them but good for your carpet cleanliness. Bruch your pooch or puss outside if possible so loose hairs don’t fly about your house and settle on your floors.
 
There you have it, some simple tips on keeping your carpet pristine between professional cleans. It doesn’t take much hard work just regular work. Remember, frequency is your friend and better than letting dirt and grime build up. Frequency will make carpet cleaning easier in the long run.
 
If you’d like to book in a professional carpet clean in your home, give Geelong’s Cleanest Carpets a call today (03) 5292 1482.