Indoor-Outdoor Carpet Cleaning
Synthetic materials such as polypropylene, rubber, and acrylic are used to make outdoor carpets. They are fade-resistant, moisture- and mildew-resistant, and are frequently produced from recycled materials. While interior carpeting should not be used in an outdoor setting, outdoor carpeting can be used indoors. Indoor-outdoor carpets are common in business settings and high-traffic sections of the house, such as rec rooms.
Another advantage of an indoor-outdoor carpet is that it is simple to clean.
- How Often Should Indoor-Outdoor Carpet Be Cleaned?
Vacuuming at least once a week is required for any type of carpet, and more frequently for outdoor locations that are heavily used during the warm seasons. Spills and stains should be cleaned up as soon as possible. Do a thorough cleaning at least twice a year.
- Cleaning an Indoor-Outdoor Rug
- Spills and stains should be cleaned up immediately and Promptly
Spills and stains should be cleaned up as soon as possible. Using paper towels or a microfiber cloth, blot away any liquids.
To remove substantial stains such as mud or fallen food, use the edge of a credit card or a dull knife. Rubbing a stain will drive the solids deeper into the fibers. Following the initial clean-up, treat certain types of stains according to the instructions on a stain treatment chart.
- Weekly vacuum or sweep
A weekly vacuuming or sweeping will protect dust and debris from becoming too deeply embedded in an indoor-outdoor carpet. Excessive dirt buildup generates odor and abrasive action on the fibers, making them appear worn faster.
Because indoor-outdoor carpets have a very low pile, set the vacuum to the lowest setting while cleaning. Remove furniture and other items from the rug before vacuuming or sweeping in both vertical and horizontal directions.
- Deep Cleaning
When it’s time for a thorough cleaning, vacuum the rug well on both sides. You can also suspend the rug from a solid railing and use a broom to release the soil on both sides of the rug.
While the rug is hung, rinse away soil with a garden hose fitted with a spray nozzle or the low setting of a power washer. If you don’t have a place to hang the rug, place it on a plastic tarp outside while you clean.
Fill a bucket with cool water after saturating the rug and add about 1/4 cup of dishwashing liquid or all-purpose cleaner. Using a scrub brush, apply the soapy solution to the rug. Pay special care to extremely dirty areas.
Rinse away the soapy solution with a garden hose or power washer. Allow the rug to air dry. This can take up to eight hours; turn it over at least once to ensure good air circulation on both sides. It is best to completely dry the carpeting before replacing it.
- How to Clean Indoor-Outdoor Carpet
- Remove Stains Immediately and Vacuum Frequently
Whether the installed indoor-outdoor carpet is installed inside or outdoors, it should be vacuumed at least weekly and stains should be handled as soon as possible, just like an area rug.
- Vinegar for Deep Cleaning Indoor and Outdoor Carpet
Installed indoor-outdoor carpet should be maintained similarly to indoor carpeting because it cannot be hosed down.
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- Vacuum thoroughly to remove loose soil.
- Use an enzyme-based stain remover or carpet cleaner to spot treat spots. Certain stains, such those from oil, tar, and pet mishaps, call for specific handling. For the best cleaners to remove those stains, go to a stain removal table.
- In a spray bottle, combine one part distilled white vinegar with three parts cold water. Spray the vinegar solution into the carpet in a 3-foot-by-3-foot area, working your way around, until it’s thoroughly saturated. Avoid saturation. To keep track of where you have cleaned, use a grid.
- For the soil to start breaking down, let the solution sit on the carpet for five minutes. Blot the solution and the soil with a microfiber cloth. To rinse the microfiber cloth, have a bucket of clean water ready. When the linen gets dirty, wring it out well and change the water periodically.
- Before using the carpet normally again, let it completely dry out in the air.
- Guidelines to Maintain Indoor-Outdoor Carpet Cleaning Longer
- Use doormats to help catch soil at doorways.
- Hang area rugs to dry if they get wet to help avoid mildew growing underneath the rug.
- Rugs and carpet should be vacuumed or swept multiple times per week.
- Clean up spills right away.
- Before putting area rugs away for the winter, clean them.
CONCLUSION
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