Rugs not only protect the floor and give warmth, but they also dress up the house and make it more cozy. That is precisely why they must be pampered and cared for so that they remain perfect. With these cleaning tricks to do at home, you will leave your carpets without marks or stains, and you can save good money.
Steam iron to remove marks from furniture
One of the most annoying traces are the marks that furniture leaves on carpets when they have been on them for a long time.
How to solve it? With a steam iron session . But, be careful, never ironing directly on the carpet. The point is to bring the iron closer to the mark so that the steam softens the hair of the caked fabric and lifts it up again. Then, you just have to pass a soft brush and it will be like new.
If you want it not to happen again in the future, turn your rugs 180º every so often. This way you will avoid that the weight of the furniture always falls on the same point.
How to "dry clean" at home
In addition to vacuuming once or twice a week, it is recommended to thoroughly clean the carpets at least once a year.
As a general rule, most rugs cannot get wet, because the fabrics are damaged by liquids. Therefore, dry cleaning is recommended, but it can be a very expensive operation. To do a "home dry cleaning" and save time and money, you can sprinkle baking soda on the surface, let it act for an hour and then remove it with the vacuum cleaner without the brush.
Sodium bicarbonate is a powerful disinfectant and odor neutralizer.
Eliminate stains without damaging it
If any liquid has still spilled on you and a stain has remained, all is not lost. You can make your own stain remover depending on the type of stain it is and remove it carefully.
- The dishwasher helps remove grease stains.
- The alcohol, the remains of sugary drinks.
- The hydrogen peroxide, the remains of wine and ink. And ammonia, the remains of vomit or food.
How to apply them? Dilute a few drops of the product indicated for each case in a little warm water and apply it on the stain with a spray bottle. Then rub gently with a cloth and let it dry.
