9 Holiday Carpet Cleaning Tips (Christmas Carpet Guide).

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Guest, guests, and more guests! The holiday season is known for a lot of things. And the seemingly endless revolving door of visitors is a big one for many of you.

The more people that visit your home, the more messes you have to clean up. Being with the people we love is certainly worth it. But make no mistake. There’s a lot of cleaning up to do during the holidays.

And of all the places that get messy, the carpet is poised to take the top spot.

All the feet, food, and fun during Christmas will take a toll on your carpet. But should you simply wait and take care of carpet cleaning West Seattle until all the festivities are over?

No. You should not.

In this article, we’ll tell you why you need to clean your carpets before all the yuletide cheer begins (Part 1). We’re also going to give you some DIY carpet cleaning tips related to the Christmas season (Part 2).

When you visit someone’s home and the carpets are visibly dirty, it puts you in a certain mental place. You don’t feel as comfortable. If it’s really dirty, you feel less welcome because the discomfort makes you feel awkward.

On the other hand, how do you feel when you’re invited in and the carpets look fantastic? You don’t want to leave! It may seem like we’re going heavy on the emotions here. But the state of your carpet plays a big role in your success as a host.

It uplifts the atmosphere of a room. The carpet, other than probably the walls, is the most visible part of a home’s interior. People notice it, no matter what. Decorations and furniture are great. But clean carpets is like a mental welcome mat to everyone who comes over.

As with any messes, the longer you wait to take care of it, the worse the cleanup process will be.

Carpet stains are certainly no exception. Spills on the carpet during Christmas time are inevitable. It’s going to happen, no matter what precautions you take. Especially if you have kids or kids are going to come over.

If you don’t have your carpet cleaning West Seattle done before the rush of guests, you’re only making things harder. Stains and marks that were there before will become worse. Preexisting dirt and grime will get forced further into the carpet fibers.

Believe us when we say that starting the holiday festivities with a clean slate (a.k.a. clean carpets) is the way to go. It will make your Christmas cleanup so much easier and less expensive.

There are two places where the majority of household odors come from.

Spills (including urine) that are left unattended or inadequately cleaned are a common source of odor in the home. And even if you don’t have a pet, odors can still come from the carpet. You don’t want your house smelling funny when people come over.

One of the worst things about odors in the home is that you get used to them. It’s usually the people who come over to your house that notice the smell. This is why you need to kill the odors at the source right when you catch a whiff.

In addition to carpet cleaning West Seattle, consider getting some scented candles or wax melters. Get some that smell like Christmas! Everyone loves the smell of Christmas. You know what we’re talking about.

Where do your kids sit when they’re opening their presents? The floor. And during holiday family gatherings, there’s usually other people sitting on the floor, as well.

The floor needs to be sanitary. You don’t want to worry or be embarrassed about people sitting on the ground in your house. Get your carpet cleaning West Seattle done before the holidays start and you will rest at ease.

Present a fresh home this holiday season and invest in carpet cleaning West Seattle before everyone starts coming over. You’ll feel better. They’ll feel better. And your house will look better.

Here are specific tips on how to take care of some holiday-related spills on your own.

Cranberry sauce is sticky so there’s one underlying thing to remember when cleaning sticky stuff. Don’t spread it around.

Get a spoon and use it to scoop up as much of the cranberry sauce as you can. Do not press down into the carpet really hard.

Get a pretreater pen and apply it to the affected area. (Don’t use a pretreater pen if the stain is on a dry clean-only item.) If you don’t have one, try this:

Step 3 applies only if the cranberry sauce spill is on a cushion.

Mix the following: 1/4 cup of rubbing alcohol, 1 tsp of white vinegar. Sponge it gently onto the stain. Let it sit for 15 min. After 15 min, get a clean cloth and gently blot it dry.

If the spill happened on fabric that can be washed in the washing machine, do this:

If you don’t get to milk spills soon enough, they start to stink. Get right on it. Don’t wait.

Get a clean cloth and absorb the residue by gently pressing down on the affected area. It’s important that you get out as much of the liquid as you can during this step. Don’t step on it as a method of soaking up the dairy. Press gently and use as many cloths as necessary until they stop soaking up liquid.

Get some dish soap and put a little bit on the affected area.

Get warm water. Soak a new clean cloth in it. Wring it out and use it to gently make passes over the affected area.

Repeat these steps a few times if you feel it’s necessary.

Step 4 applies only if the dairy spill is on upholstery.

If the stain is on clothing, hold the item under warm water for a minute or so. Then, if you have a pretreater pen, use it. Let it sit for 20 min. Get a toothbrush. Use it to gently scrub the affected area for 15-30 seconds. Wash it in the washing machine on a warm-water setting.

Get something you can scrap with. A butter knife or something similar. Use it to gently scrap off as much of the chocolate as you can. Do you best to not spread it around or press it further into the carpet fibers.

Get a clean cloth. Dip it in club soda. Use it to gently dab the affected area.

Get another clean cloth and dip it in warm water mixed with dish soap (or laundry detergent). Use the cloth to gently dab the area. Wait 1 hour.

Get another clean cloth. Soak it in cold water. Wring it out and use it to make passes across the affected area.

Repeat these steps if necessary and it should do the trick.

If the chocolate stain is on clothing, you can soak it in an equal mixture of dish soap and hydrogen peroxide. Let it sit for an hour and then put it through the cold washing machine. If it’s still not coming out, soak it in oxygen bleach for 4-6 hours and put through the wash again.

Even more than dairy stains, oil-based stains need you to act quickly.

Get paper towels and dab the area with gentle pressure. Keep doing this with more paper towels until they aren’t soaking up any more stuff.

Get baby powder or corn starch. Either one should work. Sprinkle the area with it. Let it sit for 10 min. Then get a vacuum and suck up the powder using the hose.

If you don’t have baby powder or corn starch but you do have Castile soap, try this.

If it’s still not coming out all the way, spray the area with a carpet cleaning product like this. Let it sit for 10 min. Use paper towels to gently blot it clean.

With a candle wax stain, you actually do not want to act immediately. Wait and let it dry before you do anything. It will be a lot easier to clean.

Put ice cubes in a baggy and place it on the area. Or, use one of those ice packs you use to ice an injury. You just want to freeze the area. Let it sit for a long time; a few hours preferably. If you need to replace the freezing mechanism, do so.

Get a butter knife or something to scrape with. Use it to gently scrape the wax off and out of the carpet. If there’s wax that has really melted into the carpet fibers, use a carpet product like this on the area.

But we do more than that. We work hard to make sure that you are completely satisfied, because we know that your trust has to be earned.

That’s why we use shoe covers, corner guards, furniture pads, and styrofoam blocks (to set furniture on to prevent water staining) to protect your home. We also move your furniture for you.

Unlike other carpet cleaning companies in Seattle, Edmonds or Kirkland, we do not rely on soaps and chemicals to clean your carpets (which can cause ‘crunchy carpeting’). Instead, we use special deionized water that actually lifts and removes dirt, germs, bacteria, and the soaps and chemicals left behind by previous carpet cleaning companies from the fibers of your carpeting.

This means that when we are done, your carpets are not only cleaner than ever before, they are actually healthier. our cleaning solution is the perfect option for any environmentally-conscious or health-sensitive family.

If you are looking for a professional, non-toxic, and long-lasting clean, then Pure Clean’s carpet cleaning services are your best option. Give us a call to discuss our options and schedule your appointment.

Give us a call and set up an appointment before you start all your December activities. Getting your carpet cleaning in the West Seattle area taken care of before the holiday rush will put you at ease. Not only that, but it will save you time, money, and your house will look great!