Have you ever observed how red wine seems to be drawn to light-colored carpets? Or how that family member with the dirtiest shoes won’t use the doormat and instead steps on the clean white rug? You know what to do if you live on the Northern Beaches. Salt sticks around like an old friend, and sand gets tracked in. Before you realize it, your carpets go from “cozy retreat” to a patchwork of stains and blotches. But don’t worry; you don’t need a magazine-ready home to fix your carpets. Everyone can get their floors cleaner. Read here for more information!
Some people who own homes swear by the weekly practice of vacuuming, considering it as a holy rite. Others just put a rug over the ugliest parts and hope no one sees it. The truth is somewhere in the middle. Dust mites, allergies, and other random bits of junk all get into the fibers, where they make themselves at home. If you have kids, dogs, or really love the beach lifestyle like most people in the area do, it’s easy to let things slide.
Professional carpet cleaners aren’t magic, but they do have much better tools than a regular home vacuum. They regularly get rid of even the toughest stains with strong steam extractors, green cleaning chemicals, and years of experience dealing with tough places. There is true chemistry at work: various messes need varying amounts of heat, agitation, and pH to clean them up. Sometimes all you need is a little touch and cautious dabbing (never scrubbing!). Other times, you need a machine that is made for business.
For example, a couple in the area who had three kids, two shedding Labradors, and a bottle of raspberry cordial that had exploded. After grandpa’s “salt and soda water solution” didn’t work and nothing from the cleaning aisle did either, a professional with a hot water extractor eventually fixed the lounge area.
And it’s not just what you see; carpet can hold on to old, musty smells, even in breezy seaside air. A good deep cleaning gets rid of dust mites, pet dander, and other allergens that you can’t see. This makes the area safe for guests to breathe in. Your allergies go away, the musty smell goes away, and all of a sudden you want to have people over without feeling bad about it.
A fun tip: always wipe spills instead of rubbing them, and before you vacuum next time, consider adding baking soda. Some old tricks still work. And if you’re not sure, ask the experts. Most reputable cleaning firms are eager to give you tips, even if it means they won’t have to come as often.
Carpets in coastal areas have extremely different problems than those in apartments in the city. The sun, salt, and sand wear out fibers quickly. Something that may last three years in the suburbs might need to be replaced twice as quickly at the shore. The answer? To keep your carpets looking good for longer, clean them more often and take steps to protect them.
Not only do clean carpets appear nicer, but they also change how a place feels. Take care of them, enjoy how comfortable they are, and don’t worry about the odd stain. Each mark tells a story about your home. Don’t allow the stories get too long!
Northern Beaches Carpet Cleaning
90 Mona Vale Rd, Warriewood NSW 2102
(02) 8311 0608