Are you thinking of carpet removal, but don’t want to let go of your carpet just yet? As comfortable as carpet is and as much as it does provide more coziness, it can be tricky. Due to its absorbent nature, it soaks up every spill and bacteria. High traffic areas tend to lose the fluff over the years and it just doesn’t look nice anymore. Fortunately, there are several methods you can apply to revive your old carpet. If nothing helps, you can always hire a team for carpet removal.
Before The Carpet Removal, Try Deep Cleaning
Eventually, carpets won’t look as amazing forever like when you bought them. It can trap quite a good amount of dirt and dust – not even mentioning the bacteria hiding in its fibers. There are two methods you can apply for a deep clean before you consider carpet removal. It will at least almost look like new. For best results, clear the room as much as possible before a deep clean.
The Ammonia Treatment
Only try this method, if you can open lots of windows and make sure the room will be well ventilated. Mix a quart of water with one cup of ammonia. Rub the mixture into your carpet using a mop or a damp rag. Leave it to try and be surprised about the results you’re getting. Unfortunately, this method is not recommended for wool carpets.
Steam Clean Your Carpet
If you don’t own a steam cleaner, you can either rent one or be on the lookout for special offers. Steam cleaners tend to be on offer at several shops every couple of months. Maybe you can also find an affordable one online. They’re not only great for a deep clean of old carpets before carpet removal. You can also apply a steam cleaner on mattresses and other upholstery. All a steam cleaner does is using hot water extraction. Despite its rather simple technology, steam cleaners can remove spills and dirty spots you never thought to get rid of. For best results, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Remove Odd Odors
Since carpet is of such absorbent nature, it doesn’t only like to absorb anything you may spill. It also affects odors. You may not realize that your carpet smells funny. The more time you spend at home, the more unaware you become of certain smells. It can absorb any smells like smoke, but also pet odors. It’s incredibly easy to get rid of funny smells instead of opting for carpet removal. You’ll only have to sprinkle some baking soda on your carpet. Let it sit overnight and vacuum your carpet thoroughly the morning after.
Go a Step Further and Remove Bacteria
You can combine removing odors and giving your carpet a thorough cleanse. Sprinkle baking soda onto your carpet to remove odors. Baking soda doesn’t just remove odors, but also bacteria. Again, like mentioned above, you leave it overnight and vacuum your carpet the next morning. Instead of leaving it as it is, prepare a vinegar mix with equal parts of water and vinegar. Put it into a spray bottle and generously spray it on your carpet. Leave it to sit for a couple of hours and enjoy a freshly cleaned carpet that’s also removed bacteria.
Make Dents Disappear
Did you just rearrange your furniture? That was certainly a great idea, but now you’ve got dents. Furniture always leaves dents on your carpet. As soon as you move an item, you’ll see where it used to be. Fluff up the carpet in those areas by either using a fork or an ice cube. You can use a fork to trim up the fibers again. It will certainly work well for small areas. Alternatively, just put an ice cube onto the dents. The ice lets it expand. Leave it to melt or speed up the process with a hairdryer. Rub those areas with a cloth and they should be gone.
High Traffic Areas Become Invisible
Well, if high traffic areas became completely invisible, you’d require carpet removal. Similarly like with dents furniture leaves on your carpet, it will show over time which areas are walked on the most. Before you go for carpet removal, try softening up matted areas with this method: dampen a cloth with cold water. Put the damp cloth onto matted areas and put an iron on top of it for a few seconds. Repeat this process with each section of the matted carpet. The fibers will start to rise once you’re done. Vacuum your old carpet afterward to fluff up the fibers even more. Your old carpet should look as good as new as if you just installed it.
Consider a Professional Carpet Cleaning
While you can accomplish a lot on your own to restore an old carpet, there comes a time when you’ll hit a wall. You can give it one last attempt with a professional carpet cleaning. Though it’s certainly expensive, the experts have the tools and additional know-how about carpet restoration. You could also rent a carpet cleaner from a store, to make it more affordable. Even the most stubborn stains will be a matter from the past with a professional cleaning. It may provide your carpet with an additional year or two before the ultimate carpet removal.
Parting Words
Carpets usually only last for a good decade. If you take good care of your carpet and if it’s of good quality, you’ll enjoy it a decade longer. Furthermore, don’t forget that also your style changes over time. Maybe you thought the beige carpet was a good idea when you got it. The pattern was absolutely stylish – to the time. But maybe it doesn’t look as grand with new furniture.
Thus, there could be several reasons why you may not want to consider restoring your old carpet. Carpet removal is a rather easy and fast task. The most convenient way is always to hire a professional team. They can take care of it while you’re at work and once you’re back home, the removal is already done.
