1. Vacuuming. Ideally, the carpet should be vacuumed at least two times a week. A common misconception is that just by vacuuming the carpet regularly you don’t’ have to clean the carpet so often professionally. This is not true. The fact is that, dirt works like an abrasive (cutting the fibers and wearing out the carpet). Therefore it is advised by the largest carpet manufacturer to have the carpets cleaned professionally at least once a year.

2. Odor smell. In order to remove the smelly odor, there are many carpet deodorizers in the market today, but you can still use the ever-reliable baking soda or grated potato. Sprinkle them around the whole area, leave them for several hours then vacuum it thoroughly.

3. Cleaning up spills right after it happens makes the stain easy to remove. The number one mistake people make when they attempt to clean up a spill is to apply an over the counter carpet cleaning powder or solution. What happens is, the spill, (in most cases) sets into the fiber, making it difficult to remove even with professional cleaning products. Mix a quarter of a cup of water with a little bit of vinegar or club soda, dip in a cloth and then blot it toward the stain. Remember to blot and not scrub to protect the fabric material and the color. If, the stain does not disappear, leave it alone and call a professional carpet cleaner.

4. Have the carpets cleaned professionally at least once a year. The common mistake that carpet owners do is they thought they could just freelance their way with a carpet shampooer and fill them up with carpet shampoo without really going over and following the step-by-step guide of the cleaning process. They end up leaving dirt than actually getting them out. In order to avoid carpet damage, lost time and money, it is recommended to call an expert carpet cleaner for service.

5. Fabric Protector is the best way to maintain your carpet, spot and spill free in between carpet cleanings. One of the advantages in having fabric protector applied to the carpeting is that it provides peace of mind to the carpet owner. A second benefit in having the carpets fabric protected is that it provides mildew resistance in case of a water spill. A third benefit would be sun fade resistance.

The next time you want to clean your carpet, make sure you use the most effective and earth friendly way of doing it. All it takes is a little research and use of organic carpet cleaning companies.