Dry carpet cleaning

To clean a carpet, it is not necessary to wash it. Dry cleaning methods allow you to remove deeply embedded dust and foreign odors without wetting the product and subsequent long drying. In this article, we will tell you in which situations dry cleaning is preferable, and what you will need for it.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of dry cleaning with carpet cleaning Dubai:

• easier and faster than traditional washing;
• a correctly selected product will not harm the carpet, which does not tolerate moisture and exposure to aggressive substances;
• Frequent use is acceptable - as the product becomes dirty;
• In most cases, it does not require the purchase of expensive cleaning products - everything you need is in the kitchen.

However, these methods should not be used if:

• there are complex or old stains on the carpet - dry cleaning is powerless against them, washing with local application of a stain remover is required;
• you need to clean a long-pile product - particles of the cleaning agent will remain deep in the pile and can spoil the appearance or texture of the pile;
• If you have an expensive handmade carpet, it is better to take it to the dry cleaners right away, as dry cleaning at home can cause mechanical damage to the pile threads or base.

Therefore, dry cleaning methods are used to remove light dirt, dust and debris from deep within the pile of any machine-made carpets except long pile carpets.

However, if you have a powerful vacuum cleaner with a special attachment for long pile, we recommend trying your favorite method on a small area to evaluate its effectiveness.

How to clean

The basic tool needed for dry cleaning is a powerful vacuum cleaner with an attachment that matches the pile height of your carpet.

It is convenient to sweep the product off mats and low-pile items with a damp broom. It is advisable to wear gloves to protect your hands, and a mask or respirator will help to avoid inhaling small particles when using powdered substances. You can also use a soft carpet brush, with which it is convenient to rub the cleaning agent into the pile or treat the most contaminated areas.

General scheme of application of most dry cleaning methods:

1. Prepare the carpet by vacuuming thoroughly on both sides.
2. Prepare the required amount of the substance used for cleaning. Use the industrial preparation according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Apply the product to the surface of the carpet, if necessary, gently rub in with a brush, moving in the direction of the pile.
4. Wait for the time specified in the method description.
5. Remove any remaining product using a method convenient for you.

Although non-aggressive agents are used for dry cleaning, we recommend testing their effect on an inconspicuous area of ​​the product before use.

Effective Home Remedies

The advantages of home remedies are that they are inexpensive and almost always available. These include:

1. Table salt. Disinfects pile, removes odors, copes well with fresh greasy stains. To clean a medium-sized carpet, you will need about 1 kg of fine or medium-ground salt. Before use, pour it into a convenient container and lightly spray it with water from a spray bottle so that the salt becomes damp, but remains loose. After distributing it over the pile, leave it for 30 minutes, then vacuum it up.
2. Baking soda. It has antiseptic properties, removes odors and helps remove greasy stains and greasy pile. To clean a medium-sized carpet, you will need about 250 g of soda. The powder does not require moistening; after application, leave it on the pile for 30-60 minutes.
3. Starch. Suitable for cleaning white and beige carpets with short pile made of any material. Traces will remain on bright and dark items, and the powder will be difficult to remove from medium and long pile. For a medium-sized carpet, you will need 150-200 g. Apply a thin layer of starch, rub it into the pile with a brush, leave for 30 minutes. The easiest way to remove this product from the carpet is with a damp broom.
4. Tea leaves. Collects dust and removes odors well. Suitable for cleaning black or brown carpets, but will leave streaks and stains on items of other colors. Squeeze and dry used tea leaves until slightly damp, apply to pile, leave for 15 minutes, sweep with a broom.
5. Sauerkraut. Before using, it must be washed, squeezed well, and if there are large pieces, chopped. Use according to the same principle as tea leaves.

We intentionally did not include snow cleaning on this list. Despite its effectiveness and simplicity, this method is only conditionally called dry - in most cases, the carpet still gets a little wet, since snow particles often remain deep in the pile.

Industrial dry cleaning products

The advantages of industrial products are ease of use and effective removal of all stains except the most difficult to remove. Such products are available in two forms - moistened powder (Vanish Oxi Action) and spray foam (Nordland: active foam, Tuba). 

For very dirty carpets, you can use concentrated shampoos and gels (Chirton, GraSS Carpet Cleaner, Vanish Gold), since foam is used for direct cleaning - to obtain it, the cleaning solution must be whipped. But if you do not act carefully enough, the carpet will get wet. Therefore, we recommend using powder or active foam - these products are ready for use and are easy to dose when applied.

Now you know how to dry clean carpets, so you can easily restore the cleanliness and attractiveness of any carpet in your home.