How to Get Ground in Dirt Out of Carpet

Written by Posted On Monday, 26 November 2018 11:19

With everyday use, dust and dirt will undoubtedly get ground into a carpet between cleaning intervals. Daily vacuuming can help, but for high traffic areas, you need to do more than that. Once the dirt and stains get deep-seated into the carpet fibers, only deep cleaning will help to restore your carpets. Below are quick steps on how to get ground-in dirt out of carpet.

How to Get Ground In Dirt Out of Carpet - Keep Your Carpet Looking New 

Vacuum, Brush and Vacuum Again

Start by vacuuming the entire carpet to remove dust and debris. Get down to work with a hard bristled brush, scrubbing the stained area with warm water. Ensure that you don’t soak the whole carpet, but only get it wet enough to remove the stains. After that, turn on the fans to speed up the drying process, then vacuum clean again.

Use Hot Water Extraction

If the entire carpet has ingrained dirt and stains, it would be better to use hot water extraction. Also known as steam cleaning, this method reaches down into the carpet fibers to extract dirt and stains. Most steam cleaners spray detergent deep into the fibers and then immediately suck it out, leaving your carpets sparkling clean.

Whip Up a Homemade Solution

If only a small section of the carpet is affected by ground-in dirt, wet cleaning will work just fine. Make a homemade carpet cleaner by combining liquid dishwashing soap and water in a bowl. Lemon juice and baking soda is also another great alternative. Natural solutions are effective at removing stains from carpets and reinstating the beauty of your home. As a plus, they are chemical-free and friendly to the environment.

Test your homemade cleaning solution on an inconspicuous corner of the carpet to make sure that it has no undesirable effects.

Blot the Deep-Seated Dirt With a Piece of Cloth

Dip a clean white towel into the cleaning solution, making it only slightly damp and use it to blot the stained area of the carpet. Work from the edges of the stain towards the center, ensuring not to spread the stain. Let the cleaning solution soak into the mat for some time before rinsing with a clean, dry cloth. Repeat the process for as long as you can until the dampened cloth doesn't lift any more dirt or stains from the carpet fibers.

Rinse the Cleaned Area and Dry

Prepare some lukewarm water to rinse the area. With a successful rinse, you will notice that the white piece of cloth no longer lifts dirt or stains from the carpet. Blot the spot again with a clean piece of cloth, then dry it by placing towels over the area to absorb the dampness.

Vacuum Off the Residual Solution

Vacuuming is the next step to remove any residues left after cleaning with the detergent solution. Remove the towel and vacuum the area to remove deep-down dirt that would have mixed with the residual solution.

Next Steps

Don’t know how to get ground in dirt out of carpet? There are several ways to do so. Consider hot water extraction, brushing, wet cleaning with homemade detergent and vacuuming afterward. With experience and powerful deep cleaning equipment from On the Spot Carpet Cleaners, your carpet will be in good hands if you need professional assistance.

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