Revitalize Dirty Carpet

Apply the chemical to the cloth not the spill.

Revitalize dirty carpet.

As ammonia is very powerful you might want to test this method beforehand on an unseen area such as underneath a chair. If you don t own one you can rent a steam cleaner at your local home improvement or grocery store. Try ice cubes and a stiff brush. Let the baking soda sit on the carpet over night and vacuum it up the next day.

The best way to apply a chemical to the spill is to use a clean cotton cloth. For smaller rugs you can use a rug beater or even a wooden spoon to knock the dust and debris out. Brighten a faded carpet or rug by rubbing it down with a towel or cloth that has been soaked in salt water then wrung out. After vacuuming mix together equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle then spray liberally on the carpet fibers.

If you don t own a steam cleaner you can always rent one from your local grocery or home improvement store. To revive carpet fibers in high traffic areas you will need to fire up your iron box. But while piles vary from carpet to carpet both cleaning and reviving are easily accomplished following these simple cleaning tips. Mix a cup of ammonia with a quart of water.

Place the damp cloth over the matted areas and iron the fibers on the covered area back and forth until they straighten and stand proud. Put some ice cubes in a bowl. Vacuum your carpet or rug. Run a vacuum cleaner over your carpet several times making sure you don t leave anything behind.

Place cubes about 2 inches apart. If this doesn t remove the spill you can use a spot remover chemical to help remove the rest of the it. Rub into your carpet don t let it get sopping wet with a damp rag or mop and let it dry. Be sure to fully saturate the carpet and work in multiple directions.

Lightly agitate the carpet fibers working your way from the outside to the middle of the spill. Carpet pile is a combination of the type length and thickness of its fibers with each aspect impacting quality and cost. The hot water extraction method also known as steam cleaning is one of the most effective and eco friendly ways to clean dirty carpet. To make super drity carpet clean again try this trick in a well ventilated area.

Work slowly rather than sweeping the floor in fast strokes. Get a clean white piece of cloth and slightly soak it in water. Place the ice cubes along the dented areas of carpeting or in the spot where a piece of furniture was set.