How To Clean Polypropylene Carpet
Do you own a new and cheap polypropylene carpet that feels like heaven beneath your feet and also traps dirt, dust and grime like hell? Nothing lasts forever, not even carpet. But just because your carpets are made of synthetic fibers doesn’t mean they can’t last longer than a few months! You just need to know how to clean polypropylene carpets. If you have this type of carpeting at home or in your office, then you know the challenges of keeping it clean. Dust, dirt, pet hair and other pollutants become trapped in the fibers and make them look old almost immediately. If you love your carpets as much as we do, read on for some useful tips on how to clean polypropylene carpets.
You’ll need baking soda
If you have a stain on the carpet, you can usually get it out with baking soda. Just apply it to the stain, wait 30 minutes and then vacuum it up. Repeat if necessary. So many stains can be removed with baking soda. Wine, coffee, and even blood can be erased with a little bit of baking soda. If you want to freshen up the carpet, sprinkle some baking soda on the carpet, leave it there for a few hours, and then vacuum it up. You can also use baking soda in your carpet cleaner. Be careful, though, because baking soda is a mild abrasive. You don’t want to scrub too hard with it because you could damage the carpet fibers.
Vacuum your carpet regularly
Vacuuming your carpets regularly is the best way to keep them clean and extend their life. You should vacuum your carpets at least once a week, or more often if you own pets or have children. You’ll want to use a vacuum that has an agitator in the base of the machine, so you can really get the dirt and grime out of the fibers. While you’re at it, use an upholstery brush attachment to vacuum your furniture, too. You can also use a handheld vacuum to clean your stairs and other high-traffic areas. If you can, vacuum your carpets when they’re dry. This will help prevent the fibers from becoming matted down and dirty. You can also vacuum with a rotating brush attachment. Rotating brush attachments help to loosen up dirt that’s stuck to the fibers, making it easier for you to remove it from the carpet. They’re especially helpful for people who have allergies or have children who are crawling or toddling around.
Spray vinegar on the carpet
If your carpets are especially dirty, you might want to try a mixture of water and vinegar on the fibers. Vinegar has antibacterial and antifungal properties, making it a great cleaner for your carpets. You can mix equal parts water and vinegar in a spray bottle and then use a sponge or rag to apply the mixture to your carpets. You should leave the mixture on your carpets for at least 30 minutes before blotting it up with a clean rag. You can do this once a month to keep your carpets fresh and clean! Vinegar can also be helpful if you have pet odors in your carpets. You can use it as a pretreatment if you’re planning on using baking soda to clean your carpets. It will help neutralize the odors so they don’t come back once you’ve cleaned the carpets.
Get the professionals in to clean it for you
If you’ve tried all of the above and your carpets are still looking dingy, you may want to consider hiring a professional carpet cleaner to deep clean your carpets for you. You can find a local company through websites like Thumbtack or Yelp. Make sure that you ask about the cleaning solution that they use and whether it’s safe for synthetic carpets. If you’re cleaning your carpets regularly, you should get a deep clean every couple of years. Be careful, though, because some carpet cleaning companies may recommend that you replace your carpets if they’re extremely dirty due to their high cost.
Conclusion
Carpets are a great addition to any room. They provide comfort, and warmth, and can even add value to your home. But if you don’t know how to clean polypropylene carpets, you risk having them turn dingy and dirty very quickly. We hope that these tips help you keep your carpets looking beautiful and new. Keep these tips in mind, and your carpets will thank you for it!
