5 Tips To Clean Your Carpet Like A Pro
Summary
TLDRThis video script offers a step-by-step guide to professional carpet cleaning at home. It emphasizes vacuuming to remove dry soil, choosing the right cleaning solution like Ultra Pack Traffic Clean, using a pump sprayer for pre-treatment, and utilizing a carpet cleaning machine with warm water. The script also highlights the importance of slow, thorough cleaning and quick drying techniques, including using a fan, maintaining room temperature, and employing a carpet grooming rake for a neat finish.
Takeaways
- 🧹 Always vacuum the carpet thoroughly before cleaning to remove dry soil, pet hair, and other dirt.
- 🧴 Choose the right cleaning solution; Ultra Pack Traffic Clean from Prochem is recommended for its professional results and no residue.
- 💧 Mix the cleaning solution in a pump-up sprayer to evenly distribute it across the carpet for pre-treatment.
- ⏱ Allow the pre-treatment to sit for 5 to 10 minutes to give the cleaning solution time to dissolve dirt and grime.
- 💦 Use a carpet cleaning machine with warm water only in the freshwater tank to avoid adding soaps or additives.
- 🔄 Go slowly with the cleaning machine to ensure thorough rinsing of dirt, soap, and grime from the carpet.
- 🔄 If an area isn't cleaning well, re-treat and re-clean to avoid saturating the carpet with too much moisture.
- 🍃 Use a box fan or ceiling fan to increase airflow and help the carpet dry faster after cleaning.
- 🌡 Maintain a room temperature of about 70°F to facilitate drying, adjusting the air conditioning, heating, or opening windows as needed.
- 🪓 Use a carpet grooming rake, like a Granny Groom, to groom the carpet fibers, which helps the carpet dry quicker and leaves a nice finish.
- ⚠️ Beware that using a Granny Groom can be addictive and satisfying, leading to the temptation to groom the entire house.
Q & A
What is the first step in cleaning a carpet?
-The first step is to thoroughly vacuum the carpet before getting it wet and starting the cleaning process.
Why is vacuuming important before cleaning the carpet?
-Vacuuming is important because the carpet acts as a large air filter in your home, holding dry soil, pet hair, and other debris. Vacuuming removes this layer of dirt and grime, allowing the shampoo to effectively clean the embedded dirt and soil.
What type of cleaning solution is recommended for carpet cleaning?
-Ultra Pack Traffic Clean from Prochem is recommended. It can be purchased on Amazon and is a concentrate that can be mixed to make 33 to 40 gallons of cleaning solution.
Why is it advised to use Ultra Pack Traffic Clean from Prochem?
-Ultra Pack Traffic Clean is recommended because it provides professional results without leaving any sticky residues that could attract dirt after cleaning.
How should the cleaning solution be mixed and applied to the carpet?
-The cleaning solution should be mixed in a pump-up sprayer and evenly sprayed across the room about a foot or two above the carpet. It should be allowed to sit for about 5 to 10 minutes before cleaning.
What is the purpose of pre-treating the carpet with the cleaning solution?
-Pre-treating the carpet helps to loosen and dissolve the dirt and grime in the carpet fibers, giving the soap time to do its job effectively.
What type of carpet cleaning machine is mentioned in the script?
-The script mentions a store-bought Hoover SmartWash carpet cleaning machine.
What are the key steps to properly use a carpet cleaning machine?
-The key steps include filling the freshwater tank with warm water only, cleaning the carpet slowly to rinse off the dirt and soap, and vacuuming the area after to extract as much moisture as possible.
Why is it important to go slowly when cleaning the carpet with a machine?
-Going slowly ensures that all the dirt and soap are rinsed off the carpet, making it easier to extract moisture and avoid saturating the carpet.
What are the three steps to help carpets dry quickly after cleaning?
-The steps are: 1) Use a box fan or ceiling fan to increase airflow, 2) Maintain a home temperature of about 70°F, and 3) Use a carpet grooming rake to groom the carpet fibers, which helps them dry faster.
What is a carpet grooming rake and how does it help in drying the carpet?
-A carpet grooming rake is a tool used to groom the carpet fibers, which not only gives a nice finish but also stands the fibers up, allowing the carpet to dry more quickly.
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