Expert recommends carpet cleaning by hand

According to expert Izzie Deibe, writing for the Daily Express, deep carpet cleaning can be performed by hand.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, households have spent more time at home, and families with children and pets may find that their carpets become stained. In addition to vacuuming each day, carpets need regular deep cleaning to make sure all traces of bacteria and viruses are removed.

The typical method of keeping carpets clean is using a professional carpet cleaner with specialised machinery or hiring a carpet cleaning machine. This can be expensive, so Deibe suggests cleaning the carpet by hand to remove bacteria, stains, allergens and viruses.

Deibe recommends firstly scrubbing the carpet vigorously with a carpet brush, then using a vacuum cleaner to pick up the dislodged debris. Afterwards, the carpet should be covered with baking soda and left for at least half an hour before vacuuming it up.

As a result, the carpet should be clean and odour free. This procedure should be performed at least once every week. For areas such as the hallways that have a lot of foot traffic, it is necessary to do the cleaning at least twice a week.

If baking soda doesn’t get the carpet clean enough, lemon juice can remove stubborn stains and dirt. Sprinkle the carpet with lemon juice and leave for around two hours. Wash it off with a damp sponge and wait until it dries before walking on the carpet.

Alternatively, people save can themselves the time and trouble of cleaning their carpets in Chester and other regions by purchasing a carpet cleaning machine.