Make your shaggy carpet fluffy and soft again
Shaggy carpets are very popular because of their pleasant fluffiness and feel fantastically soft under your feet. Unfortunately, because of their high fibers, they quickly become dirty and are very sensitive. How do you clean carpets as gently as possible and how do you get a matted deep-pile carpet fluffy and soft again?
What exactly is shaggy?
Deep pile has long carpet fibers, is fluffy and incredibly comfortable. The fact that the carpets feel so fluffy is thanks to their pile.
The pile consists of loose fibers that are perpendicular to the underlying fabric and depending on Carpet can be different lengths. The pile height of a deep pile carpet is between 2 and 5 cm. Short pile, on the other hand, has a pile length of less than 2 cm.
The higher the pile, the more comfortable it is to walk on. But carpets with long piles are also much more susceptible to this stains as short pile carpets.
How does the deep pile become fluffy and soft again?
At first glance, many people are immediately impressed by a high-pile carpet, but it is also very delicate. To ensure that you enjoy your carpet for a long time, carpet cleaning must be thorough and very gentle. That's how it works:
First remove tangles gently.
The fibers of deep-pile carpets can be carefully untangled with your hands, a wide-toothed comb or a very soft brush before the actual cleaning.
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Vacuuming.
The best way to remove larger dirt such as dust, crumbs or simply loose dirt is to use it Vacuum cleaner. It is recommended to vacuum the carpet regularly once a week. When vacuuming shag pile, you should use a smooth carpet nozzle so that the loose carpet fibers are protected and not pulled out. Don't forget to vacuum the underside every now and then. Dust and dirt settle here too. Also clean the floor under the carpet.
Beat the carpet.
If your carpet is transportable and not too big, you can occasionally knock it out on a carpet rod, just like grandma did, if you still have it. Today the carpet rod would be more of a swing frame, a fence or something similar. In winter, the carpets used to simply be laid face down in the snow and then beaten out. You could really see the dirt and the wet snow made the colors fresh again.
Remove fresh stains.
Remove stains from deep-pile carpets as soon as possible. Fresh stains can be wiped off directly with a little clean water and a clean cloth. However, you should not rub too hard or use a brush that is too hard, as this can damage the carpet and destroy its structure. The quicker the stain can be removed, the better.
Stain remover and carpet foam.
Once the stains have dried up, you can tackle the stains using standard commercial stain removers or carpet foam if pure water is no longer sufficient. Test the cleaning agent on a small, inconspicuous area before spraying it over a large area. This way you can ensure that the cleaner is not too aggressive and does not change the color of your carpet. Gently massage in the cleaning agent, allow it to take effect and then dab with a clean cloth with clear water.
Home remedies baking powder or baking soda.
Baking powder or baking soda are highly effective home remedies. Simply sprinkle the baking powder or baking soda onto the stain in the carpet and work it in very gently and gently with a soft brush. Leave the powder to work overnight and then simply vacuum it with a vacuum cleaner. Shaving foam is often recommended as a home remedy. But this tends to stick the fibers together.
Steam cleaner.
Carpet cleaning with a steam cleaner is very suitable for deep-pile carpets. The steam cleaner sprays very hot steam under pressure, so it is important to treat the carpet with extreme care. Attach a microfiber cloth to the cleaning device and set the steam strength and quantity to the lowest setting. If the dirt can already be removed from the carpet, keep the setting. Many steam pressure cleaners have adapted microfiber cloths as small “Shoes“ for the steam cleaner foot is already included in the scope of delivery.
Carpet cleaning machine.
A carpet cleaning machine uses the spray extraction method, i.e. H. The cleaning agent is sprayed into the deep pile under pressure and then the foam and the stains are vacuumed away again. It goes deep into the fibers and gets rid of any dirt. Even bad ones smells are removed from the fibers during this deep cleaning. Carpet cleaning machines can be rented from specialist shops or hardware stores. Such a machine is particularly effective on firmly laid carpets.
With these cleaning tips you can transform your shag carpet into a fluffy, beautiful one again A cozy oasis and you can look forward to a cozy evening with a feel-good factor for your feet.
