Steam cleaning your carpets is one of the best ways to
ensure they stay looking good throughout the years. Your carpets can really take
a lot of wear and tear, especially if they are in high traffic areas. As a
company that offers steam
cleaner services in Harrisburg and the surrounding areas, we have a few
tips on how to best use your steam cleaner and how to get the most out of it.
Of course, if you have any questions or if you prefer to let the professionals
handle this task, you can always contact us instead!
Test First
Find a hidden area of your carpet - maybe a part that is
underneath a piece of furniture or somewhere in the corner of the room. Then
test the steam cleaner and the cleaning product you plan to use to ensure the
cleaning product does not harm your carpet: it could burn your carpeting or
remove the color. So taking the time to test the steam cleaner and the cleaning
product could save you some money and heart ache in the long run.
Dry Vacuum First
Before you begin to clean your carpets with your steam
cleaner, vacuum the carpets with your regular vacuum cleaner first. Loose dust
and grime can hide in your carpeting's fibers, and vacuuming with a dry vacuum
helps draw them to the surface. What is not picked up by your dry vac will
probably be picked up by your steam cleaner.
Freshen Carpets
A steam cleaner doesn't just remove dirt and debris. It can
also give your carpeting a fresher scent. Simply mix a teaspoon of baking soda
in a cup of water. Then pour it over pet stains or any other parts of your
carpet that are giving off a bad odor. After that, use your steam cleaner and
carefully go over those areas to help clean up the dirt and to help get rid of
the bad smell.
