While it might be a popular flooring choice, carpet could be a large factor in the overall smell of your home. Your carpet can harbor all kinds of dirt, pollen and bacteria – so cleaning it is essential.
The first step is to use a vacuum with powerful suction to remove ground-in dirt and debris, right down to microscopic particles that can cause allergies. Work in structured patterns to avoid missing any spots and vacuum slowly to allow the brush bar more time to agitate particles, before the vacuum removes them completely.
Cordless vacuum cleaners let you reach places that otherwise may be difficult, such as walls, ceilings, blinds and furniture. If you have a large home, try using a larger cleaner head and a bigger bin to achieve results without having to empty regularly.
Vacuuming your carpet at least three times a week can achieve great results. And removing your shoes before walking on your carpet, drying your pet’s dirty paws, and washing your carpets occasionally can help to create a fresher atmosphere.
You can make life easier by using tools such as the Dyson High Torque cleaner head, which automatically adapts suction according to your floor type.
To remove loose hairs, use a specialist de-tangling tool, such as the Hair screw tool. Illumination from a tool such as the Light pipe crevice tool will help you to see hidden dust, while a Low-reach adaptor will allow you to get between, under and around furniture, and into all the corners.