Clean up that carpet
Hello carpet lovers! We all enjoy the cozy feel of carpet under our feet, but let’s face it, carpet can get grubby over time. Fear not, because we are about to embark on a carpet cleaning journey with our trusty carpet cleaning vacuum! It’s time to bring the pizazz back to our carpets and make them feel brand new.
Step 1: Pre-Deep Clean Vacuum Dance Party
Before we dive into our deep cleaning excitement, we’ve got to vacuum all the dust out of those carpets first! We also need to put in some headphones, put on our favorite cleaning playlist and blast some music! Cleaning doesn’t have to be boring.
Note: If you want to do this process on a rug rather than carpet. Follow all these same steps but move your rug outside on concrete or in garage where the water won’t ruin whatever surface its on. Don’t clean your rugs over the top of hardwood floors!
Step 2: Mix Magic Elixir
Time to whip up a potion! Follow the instructions on your carpet cleaning solution or mix your own DIY solution. My favorite DIY solution is a tiny squeeze of a Tide Pod mixed with warm water. It’s my secret sauce for carpet success! Fill your carpet cleaner’s water tank with your elixir of choice. But be cautious, don’t go overboard, the machine has its limits, you know.
Step 3: Ready, Set, Clean!
Now, it’s showtime! Glide your carpet cleaner slowly in a straight line, pushing it away like a pro. Then, pull it back toward you, making sure to overlap the first pass for that full carpet makeover. Keep doing this until your carpet sparkles with delight (or until you can see all dirt and stains gone).
Step 4: Stains, be Gone!
Those stubborn stains don’t stand a chance. If you have some stubborn spots with stains you can grab your favorite carpet spot cleaner or use a DIY spray. Mine is once again a little tide pod squeezed into a spray bottle with warm water. Let your spot cleaner sit and spray the area to let it marinate and soak in a bit before you run the carpet cleaning hero machine over it. Once you see the stain disappear or your carpet beams with happiness then you can move on to the next area!
Step 5: Drying Time and Snack Break!
Now that your carpet is all fresh and clean, it is time to let it dry! Open windows, let the breeze in, or use fans to speed things up. You can go run an errand or grab a snack and put on your favorite netflix show. But avoid stepping on the carpet until it’s completely dry; we don’t want any muddy footprints on our masterpiece!
Step 6: Fluff and Buff
After your carpet’s all dry and comfy, give it a little love by vacuuming it once more over the next couple of days. This will fluff up the fibers and leaves your carpet feeling oh-so-plush!
Step 7: Carpet Love and Care
To keep your carpet in tip-top shape:
Keep up with regular vacuuming to keep dirt at bay.
Be the stain superhero and tackle spills right away.
Welcome mats at the door help reduce outside dirt drama. (Here’s my favorite welcome mat)
Don’t forget to treat your carpet to a professional cleaning every now and then for that extra pampering.
Hooray we did it! Our carpets are sparkling and feeling fresh! With a regular carpet cleaning schedule your carpets will stay cozy and fabulous for years to come.
My Favorite Carpet Cleaning Tools: