Hold your horses; your house only had a professional Ultra Brite Carpet Tile Cleaning service; those floor look so new you could virtually eat off them! Try not to go about your business as though nothing had happened. Your actions now could either improve or ruin the “just cleaned” atmosphere.

Then, slow down before stepping on the carpet. Moist fibers could be settling under the surface even if they feel dry. Particularly with shoes, foot action scuffs dirt into still damp fibers to aid in dirt sticking more readily. Worse, pressure can cause long-lasting pile distortions long after your socks are clean. If you must cross the room kids’ bedroom on the other side set down towels or shoe covers and try not to spin or drag your feet.

Never pull furniture straight back on carpets. Strong things can harm still-soft fibers; if moisture is concealed at the base, you risk having rust stains or wood color leaking onto your beautiful flooring. Hold off until everything is bone dry. For most North Shore homes, that is minimum six to eight hours sometimes overnight if outdoor air movement or sunlight is restricted.

Turning off the fans and closing windows are other common mistakes. Particularly in cold, buttoning the house might be rather appealing. Your friend here is ventilation, though. More airflow pulls latent moisture straight out, therefore stopping musty aromas before they start.

Steer clear of applying powerful cleaning products on “spotted” areas you think the pros missed. Strong store-bought compounds interact with the expert treatments to worsen conditions. Otherwise, follow up with your cleaning. Usually light water blotting will help for any residues.

Treat new carpet as though it were a cake just out of the oven; it settles slowly. Now, a small amount of patience will help you save heartache (as well as running costs). Let yourself unwind and appreciate the results; you paid for exquisite carpets, thus give them chance to truly shine.

Ultra Brite Carpet & Tile Cleaning North Shore
79-83 Longueville Road, Lane Cove NSW 2066
(02) 8015 5143