Best Way to Clean Carpet

The best way to clean carpet is to get it as clean as possible with the least possible damage to the carpet, to your health, or to the environment. It’s even better if you can accomplish this economically too.

The best way to clean carpet is to begin by keeping your carpet as clean as possible in the first place. Ask everyone to remove their shoes in your home, and in the warmer months, when people want to go barefoot, light socks are a good idea to prevent the oils from feet from damaging the carpet.

Next, treat any spots or spills separately—and as quickly as possible. Blot spills—don’t rub or scrub them, as that can damage the carpet fibers. Test any spot cleaner in an out-of-the-way location on your carpet, in case it changes the color. You may need to have the stain-resistant treatment reapplied.

If you have accidents such as the following, take these steps to remove them:

Gum: freeze it with an ice cube and chip off what you can with the blunt side of a butter knife. A product such as DeSolveit will remove what’s left.

Wax: as with gum, freeze it with an ice cube and chip off what you can with the blunt side of a butter knife. Next, use heat to remove what remains. Some carpet is very sensitive to heat and will scorch or melt, so test first in a hidden area. Using an iron on low to medium heat, or a hair dryer on high heat, place a white or neutral-colored paper towel or rag over the waxy area. Apply the heat for a couple seconds, then check to see if it’s gone. Repeat if necessary.

Once you’ve taken care of any spots or spills, the best way to clean carpet is with the right carpet cleaning solution. You want one that will get your carpet clean without harm to your family’s health or to the environment, and you can make an economical choice at the same time. Pro Shot® Green products get your carpet clean and are environmentally safe. They are made of natural substances like hydrogen peroxide (H202) and orange oil. H202 breaks down into water and oxygen; and orange oil, which is an environmentally responsible ingredient, smells like oranges—leaving your home not only clean, but smelling good too.

For more “how to carpet cleaning” information, please visit the Pro Shot® Green Website.