JAKARTA - Carpets warm the floor, inject colors and patterns into the room, and create zones where you live. But over time, spots and dirt on the carpet often appear, so it's important to know how to clean them.

Launching Better Homes and Gardens, Friday, April 14, the first step in cleaning the carpet is to identify your carpet material. This is important in extending its life, because different ingredients require unique carpet methods and cleaning materials.

Get a large area carpet to remove dirt

Sweptting dust regularly is the most important carpet cleaning step you can do. If the carpet can be reversed, vacuum the two sides. It removes sand and dirt that can make your carpet run off before time. Be careful not to suck up any outskirts. (Turn off the vacuum as you suck up your beloved carpet to prevent a tangled long fiber.)

Cleaning the pet's fur

Dust fans sometimes leave pet hair on the carpet. For this reason, use a stiff brush to remove all types of hair or hair by sweeping the carpet pile.

Turn it around every year

Foot climbing that passes on carpets and sunlight can put extra pressure on your carpet. For that, turn the carpet once or twice a year to flatten the wear.

Little Kibas Equipment

If the knife you have is small enough in size, then you can take it out and slash it or hit it strongly using a broom to remove dirt and sand.

For a small carpet, check if there is a seams pause before and after cleaning. Check the label to determine whether the woven carpet can be washed. If so, place it in a net wash bag. Wash with cold water with a soft cycle, rinse until it's clean. Dry at low temperatures.

To clean the large braid carpet, place it on the vinyl floor or concrete or place an old blanket below it. Use a sponge on the surface and rub it according to the product's instructions. End by rinse or vacuum. Dry thoroughly before installing the carpet on the floor.

Carpets made of natural fiber such as coir, sistle, rush, and grass display open weaving that allows dirt to enter the floor below. This natural cloth is a popular choice placed in front of the door. Often suck up dust, occasionally lift the carpet to suck up the floor underneath. Many of this carpet can be reversed; if so, turn it back every time you suck the dust to flat.

Sprinkle the powder without a fragrance on the hair carpet and leave it for a few hours. Sweep the powder on the carpet and then shake it. Repeat this process several times, depending on the length of the hair. To clean the back of this type of carpet, use a clean cotton cloth that is smeared in a warm soap bath. Clean all dirt or spills. Rinse with a cloth smeared in clean water and leave it completely dry before being retaped.


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