5 Carpet Cleaning Tricks

Are you looking for a way to spruce up your carpets in between visits from your local Chem-Dry technician? Whether you’re hosting a party or simply want your home to feel extra fresh, there are a few simple carpet cleaning tricks to hold you over until you’re able to schedule a visit from the professionals who do it best. 

Plus, these hacks are easy to execute with a few everyday ingredients you have on hand at home. They’ll make it easy for you to accomplish some last-minute carpet cleaning before your guests arrive.

Our Favorite Hacks for In Between Carpet Cleaning Visits

Get ready to jot down our technicians’ top hacks for getting your carpet looking its best in between scheduled deep cleans:

Tip 1: The Ice Cube Lifter

Rearranging furniture is a great way to give any room a new look and revitalized feel. Yet all too often you’ll notice heavy furniture has left deep imprints on your carpet that distract you from enjoying your space. 

If you’ve tried to deal with these odd dents on your own, you’ve likely been stumped as to how you can get those small areas of your carpet back to their normal state after so much time under pressure. The answer will seem like magic once you give it a try. 

Just put a regular ice cube on those annoying impressions and give it time to melt. Next, dab away the excess water with a white cotton cloth. Then, place another white towel down over the area and iron on top of it until the carpet fibers are nearly dry. This will leave them soft, pliable, and lifted up to their former state.

Tip #2: Nozzle Vacuuming for Shag Carpets

Shag carpets are in style again, but they’re just as tough to clean as ever. Although you may feel like this kind of carpet needs to be vacuumed extra frequently, vacuuming normally can cause shag fibers to become frizzy, loosen, and shed. This not only destroys the carpet, but can also cause a mess in your home. 

Fortunately, there’s a way to keep your shag carpet clean without having to deal with constant shedding. Instead of using your vacuum as usual, get out the hose attachment to do more detailed vacuuming of your shag carpet. The concentrated nozzle will clean deep into the roots of the carpet without stressing its weave, resulting in less fiber loss and frizz.

Tip #3: Baking Soda Refresher

Baking soda is known as a cure-all for many problems around the house, and your carpets are no exception. If you feel your rugs and carpets are beginning to smell a bit musty but you don’t have time for a deep clean, give baking soda a try. 

Add a few drops of citrus essential oils to a 16-ounce box of baking soda and sprinkle this mixture on the carpet, allowing it to rest for five or ten minutes. Then, vacuum up the power. You’ll be left with a carpet that both smells and looks fresh.

Tip #4: Oil Stain Solution

Baking soda doesn’t only boost freshness. It can also help alleviate the effects of an otherwise disastrous oil stain. Should you ever spill oil on a carpet or rug, it’s important to act quickly to absorb it. 

It’s important to remember, rubbing the spot will only cause the oil to spread and make the stain even larger than before. Instead, soak up excess oil with baking soda. 

Just apply a liberal amount of baking soda to the stained area and leave it until it is clear the power has absorbed the oil, creating a crusty texture. Vacuum up this mixture to reveal a significantly lighter stain. Then, as soon as you get the chance, reach out to a professional carpet cleaning service to help get the rest of the stain out.

Tip #5: Squeegee Carpet Cleaning

As much as you may try to vacuum up all the pet hair in your house, it can stick to your carpets and upholstery with an unexpected power. When vacuuming just doesn’t cut it, it’s time to reach for a squeegee. 

While this tool is designed for glass window panes, it can also dislodge pet hair and other stubborn particles from carpets and fabrics. Just squeegee your couches and carpets as you would a window. You’ll be surprised at how much pet hair you are able to remove!

Although these carpet cleaning tricks can enhance the appearance of your carpets in the short term, nothing beats regular deep cleaning done by professionals. Call Chem-Dry today at (800) CHEM-DRY to schedule a visit from one of our local technicians!