Whether it is in a school, an office, or even your own home, one thing that all carpets have in common is how dirty they are. Carpets can look deceivingly clean when in actual fact, they are holding onto dirt, crumbs, and even carpet bugs. Knowing how to clean your carpet, and making sure you do it often, will not only benefit you but the people who are near it every day.

How To Tell If Your Carpet Is Dirty

It can be very easy to ignore cleaning your carpet as many carpets make it extremely challenging to be able to see any sort of dirt, but to ignore it for so long can end up causing health issues and make it even harder to clean. Every carpet is the perfect habitat for bacteria, mold, dust mites, and even insects, some of which are invisible to the human eye which is what makes it difficult to see if your carpet is dirty however we have some tips on how to tell if your carpet is dirty:

1. If your carpet is showing patches of fading or discolouring then this could be a sign that dust mites may be present however, this can also be caused by the carpet being in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.

2. If your carpet is starting to buckle or ripple this could be a sign of a build-up of dirt within the carpet which can also make the carpet look lifeless.

3. One of the easiest ways to see if your carpet needs a deep clean is by running your vacuum cleaner over it, if you feel like it is filling u quicker than usual then this could be a sign of a build-up of dirt and will need more than just a vacuum.

4. Another easy way of identifying dirt in a carpet is by simply looking through the carpet. If your carpet is at a school or office, it is usually walked all over every day by people, this will bring in dirty rain, mud, etc. from the outside which will clump the carpet together making it easy to spot.

5. Another easy way to see if your carpet needs cleaning is looking out for any sort of stains on the carpet whether it is a coffee stain, mud stain, etc. these are easy to spot as they will look like dark patches on your carpet.

What is the best way to clean your carpet?

To achieve longevity with your carpet and make sure it is clean enough that it won’t cause health problems, you have to make sure you stay on top of your carpet. Different carpets may need to be cleaned more often than others depending on how the carpet is used, for example, a school/office carpet will need to be washed and cleaned at least once a week whereas a house carpet will need to be cleaned at least once a month but also to different standards.

To start cleaning a carpet we recommend starting by vacuuming the whole carpet and making sure that all areas have been covered which includes under tables, cabinets, etc. as these are prime areas for dust and other dirt to build up. We also recommend purchasing a carpet shampooer, these are as easy to use as a vacuum cleaner however it just shampoos your carpet instead which benefits your carpet by cleaning it and also helps to prevent it from getting dirty as fast in the future. Another good way to keep your carpet clean is to always keep some carpet cleaning foam near you or where it is easily accessible, this way if any drinks, pens, dirt, etc. is dropped or spread across the carpet you can act fast to make sure you get rid of the stain before it sets.

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