Carpet Cleaning Supplies
So, are you thinking about cleaning up that carpet of yours? If so you might want to consider purchasing some carpet cleaning supplies. Now, you don't necessarily need every single type of supply in the world to get the job done, but you definitely need to get your hands on carpet cleaning supplies suited for the task at hand.
First of all, let's discuss the various kinds of carpet cleaning supplies available. This should help you be informed once it's time to go to the hardware store to pick up what you need.
Types of Carpet Cleaning Supplies
There are several kinds of carpet cleaning supplies you can use to get stains and spots out of the carpet. First up, there are dry powders. These are just sprinkled onto the carpet and vacuumed up. They don't get a lot of dirt out but they do add a fresh scent and can liven up a stale room.
Next, there's the carpet steamer and shampooer. These devices work by using steam, heat, water and soap to literally wash out the dirt from the carpet. If you decide to rent one of these machines, you'll likely get shampoo and pre-spray with it, just so you know. If you have a large area to cover to excessive stains, you might want to use a heavy-duty shampoo or spray. Spray on the liquid on high-traffic areas or onto spots, allow it to soak in then run the machine. This will yield the best results.
Other carpet cleaning supplies you should know about are bonnet cleaners. These use chemicals to loosen the hold dirt has on the carpet fibers, then you run the machine over the area to soak up the chemicals onto cotton padding. You won't be able to walk over the carpet for a while, since it'll be wet. The same is true after you shampoo the carpet. However, you can just open some windows and run a fan to help it dry faster. In any case, the carpet will be cleaner and likely worth the effort you put into the cleaning process.
Stocking Up on Carpet Cleaning Supplies
Got a handle on all of the different kinds of carpet cleaning supplies out there? Great! Now you can start making decisions about what you need. If you have just a few small stains, pick up a spot cleaner and some spot cleaner spray and call it a day. However, if the dirt is widespread and you have a lot of stains, you should rent a shampooer or steam cleaner and get some shampoo and pre-spray to really fight that tough grime.
If you're on a budget, always look for ways to rent the materials. Don't buy a steam cleaner unless you foresee needing to clean the entire carpet more than once a month. Otherwise, rentals are the way to go. Or, if you have a little extra cash and are short on time, hire a professional company to bring all of their supplies and get to work.
