Carpets instantly create a warmer, more homely feel in both domestic and commercial premises, however, pets, children and heavy foot traffic can take their toll on your carpet and cause its quality to deteriorate. Fortunately, carpet cleaning and maintenance is simple, quick and inexpensive.

It’s important to adopt the right method to avoid causing more damage to the material, so take a look at our top carpet care tips to find out how to keep your carpet looking its best for longer…

Soak up the mess by using layers of kitchen towel, wet or dry, topped by a heavy book to quickly blot the liquid – leave this for approximately 10 minutes.

After you have lifted the book and kitchen towel, dampen the area again with cold water. Start by applying the water just outside the stain, gradually moving towards the centre to prevent the mess from spreading. Wait about a minute for the water to soak in.

Spray enzyme cleaner (either homemade or purchased from a pet store) over the affected area in a bid to eliminate the odour. Remember to check the instructions on the cleaner before using it on your carpet to ensure it is safe to use on the material.

Use a fresh kitchen towel to absorb the enzyme cleaner; place the heavy book back on top of the towel, leave overnight and dispose of the towel in the morning.

If you have found any solid stains (such as mud or chocolate) trodden into the carpet, you should try to pick off as much of the excess material as possible before it settles.

Then, you can apply a detergent or cleaning solution onto the affected area and allow it to soak in.

Dab the area dry to absorb any excess cleaning solution, then rinse gently and leave to dry fully on its own.

Use a clean cloth to soak up as much of the red wine stain as possible.

Pour a small amount of cold water directly onto the affected area to dilute the stain and continue blotting until no more of the wine will lift from the material.

Next, create a mixture of three parts baking soda to one part water and apply to the stain. Once this mixture has dried, vacuum the stain to remove all remnants.

Place a clean washcloth or towel over the dent.

Use an iron on the steam setting over the towel.

Whilst the area is still warm and moist, use a comb or brush to lift the flattened material.

Repeat this process until the dent has been lifted. Make sure you handle this task with great care to avoid any long-lasting damage.

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