Berber rugs can give your home a touch of elegance and comfort. If you have one or are planning to buy it, it is extremely important to understand the best way to clean and treat it, in order to maintain its original beauty and practicality. Berber rugs can have a weave of knots of various sizes and are usually made of wool, nylon or other fibers such as olefin. There are various methods for cleaning Berber carpets, the choice of which mostly depends on the material of which the carpet is made.
Steps
Step 1. Test with water first
The easiest way to remove a stubborn stain is to use cold water on the soiled area. Wet a cloth with cold water and rub it lightly. Let it absorb first, so as not to rub excessively on the stain. One of the points in favor of buying a Berber rug is that it keeps stains on the surface before they penetrate the fibers. This is a really big plus in case something suddenly spills or when dirt builds up over time.
Step 2. Vacuum immediately
The best way to prevent it from getting permanently dirty is to act quickly against the stain. Whether or not you try to use cold water first, it is imperative to vacuum immediately afterwards, especially if you have chosen to use cold water. The discontinuous thickness and complexity of Berber carpets cause water to settle, sometimes creating mold inside the fibers. By vacuuming up the moisture, you will avoid this possibility.
Step 3. Use a dry vacuum system if you can
As indicated in the previous step, Berber rugs have a denser texture than others. So, if you use a steam cleaning system, it will be much more difficult to remove the water from the vacuumed areas, especially if the carpet is nylon, as it dries slower than other fibers.
Step 4. Prevent Stains First
Simple gestures such as taking off your shoes when entering the house or placing rugs in front of doors and in busier environments can go a long way in keeping the Berber carpet in top condition.
Advice
- Speed is of the utmost importance when it gets dirty. The faster you work against a potentially damaging stain, the more chance you have of removing it and restoring the original beauty of your carpet.
- If you choose to use a carpet cleaner, check the warning label for the toxic values of the chemicals it contains. The latter are potentially dangerous for children and pets. Furthermore, even if these are products specially formulated for carpets, they are not necessarily suitable for the fibers of your Berber carpet, so make sure there are no contraindications to use.
