You have made the end to the year a memorable experience if you’ve been busy hosting parties at your home. The increased traffic, from family and friends to noisy groups and relatives visiting your home, has probably caused problems with your carpet.

To get your house back in shape after a holiday, carpet cleaning is an essential part of the work that you must do. The quality of your cleaning could make the difference between having a beautiful carpet and one that has been ruined. If you want to keep your rug in good condition after the holiday season, you should consider the following:

Professional carpet cleaners agree that the quicker you clean up a food spill, the more likely it is to be completely cleaned. Baby wipes are usually sufficient to clean small spills. Unfortunately, some spills are not as innocent. You may have chocolate, ketchup or other liquids on your carpet. These require a different method. Use white vinegar to remove carpet stains. Dip a clean cloth into the solution, then apply it to the stain. Ammonia can be used, but you should test it first on your carpet to make sure it won’t damage it.

You may feel your heart skip a few beats when you see a red wine glass spilled on the carpet. In this case, use a dry towel to absorb the excess moisture. After you’re done, wash the area in warm water with dishwashing soap. You can also mix vinegar with two parts of water. Rub the solution on the stain. Once you’re satisfied with the results, rinse with cold water. You can use beer to dilute a coffee stain or tea stain.

If you’re not careful, wax and gum can damage carpet fibers. It is best to use ice to freeze the affected area. Once the gum or wax has frozen, use a blunt object to carefully remove it. Repeat until there are no traces of the problem and then thoroughly vacuum the area.

If you have an oil stain on your carpet from cooking during the holidays, it is best to iron the carpet. You are right, if you place a piece of paper on top of the oil spill and iron it with a warm setting, this will do wonders. Pour baking soda over the spill and then add cornstarch. This will absorb the majority of it.

You can ensure that your carpet won’t suffer any unnecessary damage by addressing the above aspects of carpet care. So you won’t ruin the fun you had.

Spotless Carpet Cleaning North Shore
1-5 Lynbara Ave, St Ives NSW 2075
(02) 8607 8811