Deep Carpet Cleaning Tips Think about it—our beloved but sometimes neglected carpets have to cope with so much, from food crumbs, pet hair, mud, to spilled wine! Nothing more than some brushing and vacuuming can’t resolve, right? Wrong! Although it may help a bit, that will still leave much of the stain behind. Dirty carpets can become a sanctuary for dust mites and allergens that can cause people to trigger their allergies or get diseases from the dirt and other unmentionables that your carpets are subjected to. Vacuuming your carpets isn’t enough. You’ll have to reach deep into your carpets, by doing a deep carpet cleaning, where all the germs and dirt have accumulated. Here are tips and tricks on how to do a proper deep cleaning: Washing and Pre-Treating Stains You should wash your carpets every three months by using a carpet cleaning solution. You should select a carpet cleaning solution that has a protector because this adds a stain protector to the carpet fibers. Also, when there’s a stain, it’s best to do a pre-treatment on the stained parts of your carpet before doing a deep cleaning. This will help a lot by shifting the stain from underneath, making it ready easy to remove for when you need to clean your carpets. Stains like chocolate and mud should treat once they are dry because they’re easier to remove and coffee, tea, red wine, and food should be removed when wet. However, before you wash the carpet, make sure to vacuum it first to remove any debris and dirt. Prevent Staining, Dry, and Vacuum When removing wet stains, don’t over-blot since it could push the annoying spill deeper into your carpet fibers, making it worse. Treating it as soon as the spill occurred using a carpet cleaner will make it easier to clean afterward; don’t overwet since the dyes underneath or backing materials might also get removed unintentionally. Use a hairdryer to spot treated areas to dry quicker. Then when dry, vacuum it again. For quality deep carpet cleaning, trust Ara's Carpet Cleaning to do it for you! I am based in Tracy, CA and you may contact me at (209) 518-5824 today for more information.