Top Tips For Every Man, Woman And Their Carpets..

Living a busy life commuting to work in the centre of London from West Kensington, Fulham or Hammersmith can take a toll on the wear and tear of your carpets as you enter the sanctuary of your home… Maintaining and protecting the upkeep of your carpet is going to be important whether you are a home owner or are   renting the property and have to hand back the keys with the carpet looking as new and pristine as when you first moved in. Check out a few  of our simple tips below which will help ensure the consistent care of your carpet and the piece of mind  to know that on inventory check out,  you will receive your full deposit..

Firstly,  you should aim to vacuum your carpet at least once a week, starting on the outer edges of the room at one corner and working towards the entrance/door which avoids leaving any foot prints or marks  as you  leave the room.

Vacuum your carpet regularly also helps prolong its life by preventing the build of dust particles in the microfibre, which can be particularly prevalent if you have pets.

How does a vacuum cleaner actually work ,..?

Well, there is a misconception that a stronger suction is what you need to have a good clean carpet.. If you understood the mechanism you would realise this is totally wrong.. and in fact a vacuum works by creating vibration which shakes the dust into the carpet which is then sucked into the machine therefore  adjusting the gage to suit the carpets microfibre thickness and height will be paramount if you want to ensure effective cleaning of your floor.

For a deeper carpet clean, monthly or fortnightly use of the vacuum cleaner using accessories such as the hose will suction the dust from difficult to reach areas like the skirting boards or radiators.

How to vacuum after a spillage on the carpet:

• If stained, add water to dilute, blot dry using a microfibre cloths / kitchen towels , do not rub.

• Always mop or blot dry any excess fluid never leave it to soak into the carpet or rug.

• Use diluted stain remover after you have done the above steps.

• After cleaning you can re-apply stain protector to the carpet.

• Turning your rugs or runner occasionally or hanging it outside for a couple of hours helps to get rid of dust even out wear and tear…

Swiss Cleaning a Domestic Cleaning agency based in West Kensington providing cleaning and ironing services.  For a free quote contact: 020 7602 3285