To extend the life of your carpet, maintain it's bounce and comfort, as well as limit bacteria and odors shampoo high traffic areas every 3 months.
It used to be so annoying to drive down to the supermarket and rent a carpet cleaner so it is often avoided. Luckily nowadays, effective shampoo cleaners are inexpensive, making it easier to more frequently shampoo -- especially in high traffic areas.
The difference has been noticeable. With this regimen, you can double the effective lifetime of your carpet, not to mention the noticeable visual difference as well as comfort. It will also improve the general aroma of your home as carpet is extremely good at trapping scents, bacteria, and disease.
This scent, will probably not noticeable to you, is apparent to any visitor (even if it isn't necessary unpleasant!).
How To Shampoo Properly
- Vacuum the entire room.
- Remove all items from the room.
- Spot clean any deep blemishes and stains.
- Fill the shampooer with clean water and shampoo
- Start at one end of the room and make straight lines, slowly -- Shampooers need time.
- Do not move back and forth like a vacuum.
- Empty dirty water outside (if not possible, in the toilet).
- Once you've made a full pass, make another pass with cold water only no shampoo.
- Allow the carpet enough time to fully dry (6 hours) before walking on again or returning the furniture.