Floor carpet in the apartment is a practical solution in the interior. But he has one very unpleasant feature. Dust, dirt and debris are very fond of finding a haven between the villi. A vacuum cleaner does not fully cope with such pollution, and constantly giving carpets for dry cleaning is not a good idea.
But with the onset of winter, there is a way to bring a little frosty purity and freshness to your home. Everyone actively uses it: it is free, fast and effective.
How to clean the carpet with snow
- Clean the carpet as much as possible in the apartment. Walk thoroughly with a vacuum cleaner or brush. If there are any stains or persistent contamination (children's clay, chewing gum, wine stains), withdraw them prudently for several days.
- Spread the carpet face down. Pour a small amount of snow on it, now it can be thoroughly knocked out. You can bring the whole family to the process. So the work will be more fun, and the carpet will be cleaner.
- Sweep dirty snow with a whisk, brush or broom.
- Transfer the carpet to clean snow with the pile up. Repeat.
- If so much dirt has accumulated in the pile, it should be repeated several times, transferring the carpet each time to clean snow and turning from side to side.
- To better shake off snow and dirt from the product, hang it on the horizontal bar, shake it and walk along the surfaces with a broom.
- To remove odors, you can leave the carpet on the horizontal bar for several hours. If possible, you can even leave it to freeze overnight.
- All that remains is to do a general cleaning in the apartment in order to lay a fresh and fragrant carpet in a clean room. Sleep in such an atmosphere will be much healthier. If desired, snow can be cleaned several times during the snow season.
Rules
- Processing should be carried out with freshly fallen snow, which has not yet had time to become contaminated and covered with a frosty crust.
- Choose a pristine spot with perfectly clear snow, away from paths and dog walking areas.
- Wait for a sufficient thickness of snow cover of 10-15 cm.
- The temperature must be below zero. If the thermometer is a plus, then the snow begins to thaw and stick. And such a procedure will be ineffective.
- Do not use household chemicals. Snow will do a great job with the function assigned to it on its own. But inorganic compounds in extreme conditions for them can give an unpredictable chemical reaction and irreparably spoil the floor.
What you should know when performing this cleaning
The carpet should be knocked out in short movements. For the best effect, you need to do this with a special clapperboard. If you don’t have it at home, then this is a good reason to get to know your neighbors better. Well, or go to the nearest hardware store.
IMPORTANT! Be sure to look at the tag and product material. For example, natural silk does not tolerate a drop of moisture, so such cleaning is strictly contraindicated.
On the effectiveness and benefits of such cleaning
The effectiveness of the procedure lies in the fact that pure snow penetrates between the villi and fixes to itself all the dust and dirt that has accumulated there. During knocking out, the dust does not rise into the air, subsequently settling in the lungs and back onto the carpet, but remains stuck to the snowflakes.
Low temperatures are detrimental to dust mites, disinfecting and ridding the material of allergens.
You do not need to spend the family budget on the purchase of expensive and not always useful household chemicals. Everything is free and natural. You can be 100% sure that the children will not spill out after such cleaning, and your asthma will not worsen.
Physical activity in the fresh air will also be beneficial for your health. A great way to spend several hundred calories and have fun with your family and children.
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