How to Clean a Carpet Without a Vacuum
Pick up large pieces of debris by hand., Shake area rugs outside., Use packaging tape to pick up hair and pet fur., Brush the carpet clean.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Pick up large pieces of debris by hand.
Even if you were using a vacuum, large chunks of dirt or trash need to be picked up.
Get a small trash bag and take the time to bend down and clean up before getting started with any deeper cleaning.
This will make your home look cleaner already. -
Step 2: Shake area rugs outside.
If you have any area rugs or smaller, removable carpets, take them outside.
Over your lawn or driveway, vigorously shake out the dirt and debris.
Be careful not to breathe in deeply since dust will be flying around.
Take note if there’s any wind that may blow dirt back toward your house., Roll out and cut a few inches of tape and press it to the carpet to pick up loose hair, fur, or dirt.Discard of the tape strip when its stickiness is gone and cut off a new piece.
This method is time consuming since tape strips are thin, but is an easy way to clean surfaces without doing a deep clean.
Lint rollers are an alternative to using packaging tape.
Break the carpet into sections to make cleaning less daunting and so you can keep track of where you’ve already cleaned.
Don’t wear dirty clothes or shoes to clean since you’ll be on the ground, but also keep in mind that you may end up dirty after cleaning. , You can buy carpet brushes or sweepers at home good stores.
Take the brush across the carpet like you would with a hairbrush.
This method is good for carpets that have longer fibers; you can reach deeply into the grain of the carpet and pull out dirt that’s trapped.Pick a brush that has stiffer bristles for short fiber carpets.
Soft synthetic bristles won’t have enough tension or power to push dirt off.
A brush with metal teeth is good for faux fur rugs or very fine carpets.
Be careful though as it may damage and separate a delicate weave.
Some brushes come on the end of long broom-like handles so you don’t have to clean on your knees. -
Step 3: Use packaging tape to pick up hair and pet fur.
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Step 4: Brush the carpet clean.
Detailed Guide
Even if you were using a vacuum, large chunks of dirt or trash need to be picked up.
Get a small trash bag and take the time to bend down and clean up before getting started with any deeper cleaning.
This will make your home look cleaner already.
If you have any area rugs or smaller, removable carpets, take them outside.
Over your lawn or driveway, vigorously shake out the dirt and debris.
Be careful not to breathe in deeply since dust will be flying around.
Take note if there’s any wind that may blow dirt back toward your house., Roll out and cut a few inches of tape and press it to the carpet to pick up loose hair, fur, or dirt.Discard of the tape strip when its stickiness is gone and cut off a new piece.
This method is time consuming since tape strips are thin, but is an easy way to clean surfaces without doing a deep clean.
Lint rollers are an alternative to using packaging tape.
Break the carpet into sections to make cleaning less daunting and so you can keep track of where you’ve already cleaned.
Don’t wear dirty clothes or shoes to clean since you’ll be on the ground, but also keep in mind that you may end up dirty after cleaning. , You can buy carpet brushes or sweepers at home good stores.
Take the brush across the carpet like you would with a hairbrush.
This method is good for carpets that have longer fibers; you can reach deeply into the grain of the carpet and pull out dirt that’s trapped.Pick a brush that has stiffer bristles for short fiber carpets.
Soft synthetic bristles won’t have enough tension or power to push dirt off.
A brush with metal teeth is good for faux fur rugs or very fine carpets.
Be careful though as it may damage and separate a delicate weave.
Some brushes come on the end of long broom-like handles so you don’t have to clean on your knees.
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