Ten Cleaning Tips To
Keep your Home Clean

3 Principal Carpet Cleaning Tips

1. Get Out Stains and Dirt

   Dirt is the #1 cause of damage and fading, and shortens the life of your carpet. So vacuum your carpet frequently and thoroughly.

2. Clean Up Spills as Soon as Possible

   Whenever something is spilled on your carpet, try to treat it as soon as possible. Most spills and marks can be removed, as long as you deal with them fast. Larger particles can be vacuumed up and liquids dabbed and blotted. Avoid rubbing spills into the carpet fibers.

3. Don't Mix - Don’t Experiment

   Whatever you do, do not attempt to mix your own brand of cleaning chemicals. Not only could you damage your carpet, but there are many instances where poeple have been injured by inhaling dangerous fumes.

3 Principal Rug Cleaning Tips

1. Don’t Try Too Hard

   Don’t rub roughly on a rug stain. In most cases, the stain will only spread and will cause permanent damage to the fabric.

2. Think Simple and Have Patience

   Mold and mildew stains are amongst the most difficult to remove from a rug. Once the mold and mildew have been safely treated and removed, you can begin dealing with the stain. Try gently it gently with lemon juice, non-chlorine bleach or a salt solution to see which works best for your rug.

3. Rotate Your Rug Every Couple of Months

   An easy way to keep your rug in good shape is to rotate it once in a while. It evens out the wear and tear and helps minimize color discoloration.

3 Principal Upholstery Cleaning Tips

1. Vacuum and Brush Each Week

   It’s important to vacuum your cushions and the backs of your upholstery every week or so. Use a soft brush to remove loose soil.

2. The Pet Brush

   To remove pet hair from your upholstery, try a pet rake (a brush with crimped nylon bristles), velour brush, tape roller or even tape wrapped around your hand. It works and keeps your upholstery in good condition.

3. Deodorize on a Regular Basis

   It is very important to have your upholstery deodorized on a regular basis. Deodorizers use enzymes to destroy odors caused by bacteria or pet urine and can be purchased from specialty stores.

And a Good General Cleaning Tip

Prevent your pets from walking around your kitchen, work surfaces and general areas. Their feet can tread bacteria into your carpet and rug, which could be harmful to you and to your family.