REGULAR MAINTENANCE
The easiest way to maintain carpet cleanliness is to avoid dirt in the first place. While it sounds simple in theory, we live in our homes. The daily movement of pet and human inhabitants means your carpet will attract debris. Keep damage to a minimum by removing shoes when you enter the home and placing rugs beneath tables and in high-traffic areas. To freshen and deodorize carpets, sprinkle with baking soda and allow it to rest for a bit before vacuuming. For regular maintenance, vacuum at least once a week and tackle spills immediately.
SPOT CLEANING
Schrader told Home Sweet Home, “For your stain removal needs, remember to blot, do not rub! It is much better to blot out a stain using a clean white cloth, starting from the outside of the stain and moving inward. With protein stains (food, blood, etc.), your best option is an enzyme cleaner, while the best options for tannin stains (coffee, red wine, etc.) are anything mildly acidic.” Although it’s tempting to scrub a stain, this action pushes the stain deeper into the fibers. The goal of blotting is to absorb the stain from the upper layers of the carpet.
A few tips to keep in mind:
Start the cleanup by lifting away solids using a plastic bag or paper towel. Then gently dab the area with a damp rag to remove excess moisture.
If there is a stain left behind, make a mixture of dish soap and water and repeat the process.
Do not oversaturate the carpet, which can damage the backing or carpet pad.
For stubborn stains, move to an enzyme-based cleaner, but test it on a small area before use. Fully read and follow all instructions carefully.
Ensure the fibers are completely dry before use.
13 February 2026
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