During the COVID pandemic, people have no other option other than to do everything on their own. From cleaning themselves to clean their home, everything must be clean and sanitized. Why do we care about carpets and rugs right now? Because carpets and rugs are luxury possessions of people. Taking care of such things is a must. Since we cannot call professionals to clean it up during lockdown, here are some instructions that might help you clean them without professional help.
1.Whatever it takes:
Well, here is a disclaimer. This process is no wonder an adventure. Sharping the knife is half the work done. Grab all your pieces of equipment like Mild soap, fabric sanitizer, a dust-free broom, a decent vacuum cleaner, and whatever it takes. You can use any of these depending on the fabric type of your carpet or rug. The thumb rule is that use water only if the fabric needs to be cleaned by water. If not, opt for dusting it off. Remember to wear your gloves and masks if you are allergic to specks of dust.
- Use a carpet beater:
Make sure you proceed with this process outdoor. Because the dust coming out from the excess fiber might disturb the decor items in the living room. The best way to start is to place the carpet or rug on the fabric hanger or the balcony. Use a dust-free broom or a wooden brush to tap it. You can visibly see the tiny dust particles flying around. Don’t be fed up, as it is the nature of the fiber. You can also use a carpet beater to get this job done in no time. If you don’t have one, you can buy one as it is a one-time investment with many uses.
- Remove stains:
As we use carpets or rugs directly as floor coverings, there are many chances of the carpets getting stains. This step is a bit serious. If you are aware of your type of carpet or rug, it would be much better. There are many varieties of carpets. They have their positives and negatives. Some are washable only in machines, and a few are up to dry wash. If your carpet is thick, water wash is not possible. If it is fluffy, you can use a scrubber and remove the stains. While using a scrubber, remember to use it gently as it may result in wholes in the carpet.
- The Sunshine:
The last step is to let your carpets dry. We don’t have any alternative to sunlight. Why do we take the risk to clean our carpets during such a pandemic? It is to stay away from microbes and further infections. Sunlight has a natural capacity to kill microbes. So while cleaning or brushing, even if microbes are left, let the sun deal with it. Leave the carpet on a flat surface. Change it upside down to make sure it dries evenly. Using a hot iron to dry carpets can be the worst decision that you have ever made. It will not only end the life of the fabric, but it will also destroy your peace. Be careful while drying the carpets.
General instructions:
Cleanliness and hygiene are mandatory not only during the pandemic. Clean your carpets twice a week using a good vacuum cleaner. You can dry it using sunlight and damp it down. Seek professional help once a year. Be gentle while handling carpets and rugs. Try not to fill it with stains. Stainless care will reduce the number of cleaning, which increases the durability of the carpets. The best way to deal with the carpets and rugs is to understand the nature of your carpet.
