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Choosing The Right Carpet Cleaning Method For Your Maryland and Washington DC Home

Carpet looks beautiful and is plush to walk on, but without proper carpet cleaning it can become unsightly quickly. Every carpet installer and every carpet company will tell you something different about the best way to clean the carpet in your Maryland or Washington DC home. Most of the different recommendations are simply based on personal preference.

Carpet Steam Cleaning

Carpet that is older or handles a lot of heavy traffic usually requires steam cleaning for the best results. Steam cleaning is an option for do-it-yourselfers as machines are available for rent or can be purchased. Steam cleaning your carpet requires a carpet cleaning solution that is sprayed on the carpet at high speeds and pressure and then is immediately sucked-out to remove any loose dirt or dust. When steam cleaning carpet yourself, take your time to allow the suction to remove as much debris - and water - as possible.

Carpet Shampooing

Carpet shampooing is the same principle, but it uses carpet cleaning solution that turns into a foam from scrubbing with rotary brushes. Once the carpet has been allowed to fully dry, running the vacuum cleaner over it will remove any remaining dirt or debris. Combining carpet shampooing and steam cleaning offers good results for high traffic areas.

Carpet Spot Cleaning

Spot cleaning is another method of carpet cleaning for do-it-yourselfers in the Washington DC area. However, unlike steam cleaning or carpet shampooing, this method is meant for small spills and stains, not an entire room or house. Carpet stain removers are widely available and require only a little time and effort to work. Typically, you spray the solution onto the dirty area, scrub it and wait for it to dry. Vacuuming the area after it dries will bring the carpet fibers back to their original shape and remove any loose dirt trapped in the carpet as well.

Contact A Carpet Cleaning Expert

To ensure your carpet lasts as long as possible, consider hiring professional carpet cleaners and always follow manufacturer's guidelines for cleaning. The flooring and carpet experts at FloorGem can assist you in determining whether your carpet must be replaced or can just be cleaned, as well as offer advice on the right type of flooring for your Maryland or Washington DC home.