At Supreme Cleaning Services we like to offer our customers the best advice on how to help preserve the life of their carpets and upholstery.
The Importance of Vacuuming
Vacuuming your carpet is an important part of keeping your home clean and healthy. Regular vacuuming not only removes dirt, dust, and other debris from your carpet but also helps to maintain the carpet’s appearance and extend its lifespan.
While carpet and upholstery benefit significantly from a professional deep clean every 6-12 months to eliminate hidden and pervasive dirt and debris, it’s important to use your vacuum regularly when cleaning your home yourself, in between professional cleans. This is particularly true if you have children or animals in your home.
Case in point: you will be surprised at how drastically your home’s decor improves with regular vacuuming and doing so in the right way. Yes, there is a correct way to vacuum your home. While we all think we know how to vacuum our homes, following the tips below will ensure that your carpets, rugs and flooring will be as clean as possible.
7 Recommendations for Proper Vacuuming
Choose the right vacuum: The first step in effective carpet cleaning is choosing the right vacuum cleaner. From hand-held vacuums to uprights and canisters with multiple different attachments, it’s important to choose the most appropriate vacuum cleaner for your carpet and flooring.
Make sure to select a vacuum with enough suction power to remove dirt and debris from deep within the carpet fibres. Additionally, consider purchasing a vacuum with adjustable height settings to accommodate different carpet pile heights. If you’re buying a new carpet, it’s worth checking whether there are certain recommended treatment methods.
Prepare the area: Before vacuuming, it’s important to prepare the area by removing any large debris or objects from the carpet’s surface. This will prevent the vacuum from getting clogged and ensure that it can effectively remove dirt and dust. Larger items like sofas, tables, chairs, TV units and bookcases can be moved temporarily while concealed areas can be treated. This is much easier when you can ensure that your area is as accessible as possible.
Vacuum frequently: Vacuuming your carpet regularly is key to maintaining its appearance and cleanliness, as well as preventing the build-up of gritty particles that can cut carpet fibres. Depending on the amount of foot traffic and other factors, aim to vacuum at least once a week, or more frequently if needed. High-traffic areas may require more frequent vacuuming to keep them looking clean.
Use proper technique: When vacuuming, use slow, steady strokes and overlap each stroke to ensure that you’re picking up as much dirt and debris as possible. Use the attachments and tools that come with your vacuum to clean hard-to-reach areas such as corners, baseboards and upholstery.
Another good practice is to ‘divide’ your carpet into quarters, working your way through each quarter in succession, as this will make the task feel less daunting and allow you to focus on enough time on each section, however crowded or difficult to vacuum.
Focus on high-traffic areas: As mentioned, high-traffic areas such as entryways and hallways may require more frequent vacuuming to keep them looking clean. Pay extra attention to these areas when vacuuming and consider using a criss-cross pattern of overlapping strokes to ensure that you’re removing as much dirt and debris as possible. It’s highly recommended to go over each of these sections several times to ensure that any stubborn dusty and dirty patches are treated.
Don’t forget about under furniture: It’s easy to overlook areas under furniture when vacuuming, but these areas can harbour a lot of dirt and dust. The areas in which people sit more often can accumulate dust and debris, in the same way that high foot-traffic areas can. Make sure to move furniture and vacuum underneath it periodically to keep these areas clean and dust-free.
Clean your machine: Regularly changing your vacuum bag or filter is important for maintaining the vacuum’s suction power and preventing the release of dust and allergens back into the air. Refer to your vacuum’s instructions for guidance on how often to change these components. Regularly emptying and washing the compartment and filter will also prolong its lifespan. Consider cleaning your device once a month to ensure optimum runtime and performance.
Follow these top tips to ensure that you’re using the proper technique and cleaning methods, and choose the right vacuum for your needs to get the best results. Make sure that you take care of your vacuum cleaner as much as you do your carpets, so you can keep your carpets looking and feeling clean for longer. With a little effort and consistency, your carpets will sparkle and shine brighter and more vibrantly than ever.
At Supreme Cleaning Services, we know that cleaning the carpet in your home or commercial space takes effort and time and can be physically demanding over time. That’s why we offer bespoke carpet and upholstery cleaning services to customers in London and the South East.
Our professional team can also help you with specialist cleaning services, from end-of-tenancy cleans to post-build and refurbishment cleans. Give us a call for a free, no-obligation quote today.
