How to Clean Your Carpets
Prepare the room to be vacuumed., Use a nozzle attachment to clean hard to reach areas., Vacuum both horizontally and vertically., Vacuum regularly.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Prepare the room to be vacuumed.
Pick up any toys, papers or other objects that will obstruct the passage of the vacuum cleaner.
Check for small items like coins that might damage the mechanism.Remember to look under furniture Dust the blinds, furniture, windowsills, and baseboards first.
The falling dust can then be vacuumed up. -
Step 2: Use a nozzle attachment to clean hard to reach areas.
The edges of the carpets and the baseboards often collect dust which should first be removed.
If furniture cannot be moved, use the cranny extension to reach under couches and other pieces to remove dust bunnies. , First vacuum the entire room forward and back, then repeat the process going left to right.
Carpet fibers are typically twisted, and by going both directions you can ensure that every part of the fiber has been reached.This can especially be helpful if you have pets because it will remove dander and hair., How "regularly" will depend on a few factors.
In general, it's recommended to vacuum at least once a week per person in your household or roughly 20 pounds of pet.For example, a couple with two cats should vacuum three times a week.
A single person with a 60 pound dog should vacuum four times a week.
Remember that one of the main reasons to vacuum is to remove hair and dander.
A large pet will usually produce more of both compared to a smaller one.
If your carpet is visibly soiled with dirt or pet hair but isn't due for cleaning, forget this rule of thumb and vacuum more often. -
Step 3: Vacuum both horizontally and vertically.
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Step 4: Vacuum regularly.
Detailed Guide
Pick up any toys, papers or other objects that will obstruct the passage of the vacuum cleaner.
Check for small items like coins that might damage the mechanism.Remember to look under furniture Dust the blinds, furniture, windowsills, and baseboards first.
The falling dust can then be vacuumed up.
The edges of the carpets and the baseboards often collect dust which should first be removed.
If furniture cannot be moved, use the cranny extension to reach under couches and other pieces to remove dust bunnies. , First vacuum the entire room forward and back, then repeat the process going left to right.
Carpet fibers are typically twisted, and by going both directions you can ensure that every part of the fiber has been reached.This can especially be helpful if you have pets because it will remove dander and hair., How "regularly" will depend on a few factors.
In general, it's recommended to vacuum at least once a week per person in your household or roughly 20 pounds of pet.For example, a couple with two cats should vacuum three times a week.
A single person with a 60 pound dog should vacuum four times a week.
Remember that one of the main reasons to vacuum is to remove hair and dander.
A large pet will usually produce more of both compared to a smaller one.
If your carpet is visibly soiled with dirt or pet hair but isn't due for cleaning, forget this rule of thumb and vacuum more often.
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