Tips for carpet care this monsoon
With the downpour of the first rain, there is an initiation of dirty floors, damp furniture and moist clothes and fabric. The arrival of monsoon makes everything difficult to clean and maintain. And most of us find it difficult to maintain the luxurious carpets in our home during the monsoon.
Interior Designer, Husna Khan recommends;
Carpets have to be vacuum cleaned regularly during monsoon.
Do not keep the windows open during the rainy season as water will seep on the carpet. Damp carpets develop fungus if not dried quickly. If it has soaked in too much water, then get it dry-cleaned. Wet footwear too can dampen the carpet. Always use walk off mats at the entrances to absorb soil and moisture. Make sure that there is enough cross-ventilation in your house. Keep your fans on and windows fully open as it keeps the house dry. Always keep a dehumidifier.
Commonfloor recommends:
Avoid using carpets during monsoon:
It is better that you roll away your expensive Persian carpet and instead use a decorative
bamboo or a coir mat. Ensure that you cover the rolled carpet with a plastic sheet to prevent it from moisture and accidental leakages and damages. Reach out to the vibrant shades of acrylic washable carpets as they are light and will dry faster.
Avoid heavy carpets during monsoon:
Heavy carpets and monsoon do not go hand in hand. These carpets take days to dry and retain the musty smell in them. Opt for eco-friendly carpets which are easy to clean and do not require much maintenance.
Follow a regular carpet vacuuming:
It is very important that you follow a regular routine of vacuuming to clean your carpet. Since
vacuum cleaners use air pumps, they suck up all the dirt and dust from the carpets and the floors.
Opt for a carpet cleaning agency:
Pressed for time! Well, reach out to the nearest carpet cleaning agency who work wonders on your expensive carpet. It may be expensive, but every penny is worth it because your expensive rug is in safe hands.
Carry regular spotting:
There are various objects which can be used for spotting the carpet. Brooms, carpet rods, rattan, rug beaters and other carpet beating machines can be used to spot the carpets clean. Apart from just spotting the carpet, you can also hang and shake the carpet while cleaning.
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