Monday 26 August 2013

Organic Carpet Cleaning

By Julia Murtba


When it comes to carpet cleaning, those who try to use organic compounds can be at a big disadvantage. Few products on the market offer effective and organic carpet cleaning, and if you have tough stains that you need to get out, you need the best of both worlds.

Utilize Vinegar on Crayon, Gum and Glue Stains

Crayon, gum and glue stains are notoriously difficult to get rid of once they've set into the carpet. If you have children, it's more than likely that you've had to deal with these stains on more than one occasion. For these stains, simply soak the affected area in undiluted vinegar, let it sit and scrub it out with a soft bristle brush. If this doesn't produce the desired results, simply use warm vinegar and let it soak into the stain longer.

Chocolate, Coffee, Cola or Catsup

For stains made by chocolate, cafe, cola or "catsup," utilize a mixture of vinegar and water. The best result is one part vinegar to two parts water, and you can blotch the mixture onto the stains until they turn out. You may not even require the mixture for espresso, cola or tea stains, however in the event that they have recently set into the floor covering, then feel free to attempt to handle them with the vinegar result.

Mildew

For mold issues, you will need a higher degree of vinegar to water. In the event that you've got unwanted fluid getting on your floor covering and you don't notice it, you could wind up with mold. Carpets will characteristically hold water in any case, and there is nothing that cultivates buildup of mold more than moisture. In these cases, apply a balanced degree of vinegar to water. Blend it into the rug and rub it vigorously.

The key is to make sure that it dries well. If it's a throw rug that you can put out in the sun for a long period of time, you can let it dry that way. Otherwise, you may want to aim some fans at the carpet or use an air dryer on low heat. Once you kill the mildew, keeping the carpet dry is the key to keeping the mildew away.




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