How to Keep Carpets Clean 

An immaculately maintained carpet has the ability to enhance any home's design. The choice of carpet type, colours, and patterns is crucial for creating a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere that bedrooms often demand, or achieving the aesthetic elegance you’re after for a living room space. 

When properly cared for, carpets can become the focal point of any room. But if neglected, they can quickly become unattractive.

How you approach cleaning your carpets will ultimately depend on the types of carpet in question. Different materials and styles require different cleaning methods, carpet cleaning solutions and equipment.

Below, we explore how to keep carpets clean effectively and for longer, addressing different types of carpet materials and styles for your convenience. 

How to Clean Different Types of Carpet Material 

Knowing what kind of material your carpet is helps to identify what cleaning steps you need to take. We provide a variety of carpets made from materials ranging from wool to synthetic materials, with each type of carpet requiring different cleaning steps. 

Polypropylene Carpets 

Polypropylene carpets like our Liberty Heathers Carpet and Polaris Luxury Saxony Carpet are generally highly resistant to moisture, making spills and stains easier to clean. Regularly vacuuming this material is highly recommended to keep your carpet in top condition. When it comes to those accidental spills, be sure to address them immediately by blotting them with a clean rag or paper towel, or even using a dilute bleach solution. This will put just the right amount of pressure on the fibres to pull out the stain. 

Remember, try to avoid rubbing the spill – rubbing a substance into your carpet actually causes the stain to move deeper into the carpet, making it more challenging to remove!

Wool Carpets 

Wool carpets, such as our Corsa Berber 100% wool carpet, are often relatively easy to clean, given their natural resistance to dirt and stains. Like with most carpet materials, gently vacuuming wool carpets on a regular basis is a simple yet effective way to help maintain them. Using a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment is even better, as it helps to break down any unwanted dirt or dust stuck in the carpet. 

When cleaning spills, make sure to use a wool-safe carpet cleaning solution, otherwise you risk damaging the material at its core. 

Polyester Carpets 

Fun fact, polyester exhibits some of the highest electrostatic charge build-ups compared to other materials. What’s not-so-fun, is the buildup of dust and dirt it attracts as a result. Vacuuming carpets like our popular Maverick Saxony Carpet at least once a week is crucial to keeping them clean. Dealing with spills? Avoid using harsh chemicals to keep the fibres from being damaged. 

Polyamide/Nylon Carpets 

Known for its durability, polyamide carpets can withstand high foot traffic without suffering from wear and tear. Polyamide is also very stain-resistant, meaning that spills don’t get entrenched in your carpet. These can easily be removed by combining a mild detergent and some water. 

Explore some of our best-selling polyamide carpets, including the iSense Serenity Carpet and iSense Obsession Carpet to help you fit your perfect living space with the right carpet. 

Cleaning Different Types of Carpet Styles 

Along with the different materials, the type of carpet style will also affect how you approach cleaning your carpet.

Twist Pile Carpet One of the most effective ways to keep your twist pile carpet clean is by using vacuums with strong suction, and ideally, a revolving beater bar to more effectively remove dust and dirt.	Saxony Carpets Like with Twist Pile Carpets, using a beater brush-style vacuum is the best way to ensure your carpet is not only clean but also that the fibres are reset when flattened by footprints or furniture, for example.
Loop Berber Style Loop Berber styles should be gently vacuumed to avoid ripping up and damaging the fibres. For the best results, they should by vacuumed at least twice a week.	Wilton Carpets Use a vacuum cleaner with a rotating brush or beater bar to lift dirt and debris from the pile without damaging the fibres. Ensure the vacuum setting is appropriate for wool or the carpet pile height.

Top Tips to Help Keep Your Carpets Clean for Longer 

Keeping your carpets clean is a job that constantly needs your attention. Being consistent with carpet maintenance will pay off in the long run, keeping fibres cleaner and healthier and significantly improving the way they look and feel. Here are some simple tips that can make your carpet look spotless!

Stick to a Schedule  Stick to a consistent cleaning schedule to avoid the buildup of dirt or dust in carpets. Make sure to consider the type of material and style before choosing a cleaning method to avoid any damage.

Deep Carpet Cleaning Occasional deep cleaning of your carpet can help extend its life, improve overall appearance, and rid any lingering odours coming from the carpet. This includes steam cleaning carpets, dry cleaning, foam cleaning, spot cleaning and more.

Large Rugs Implementing a large rug over high-traffic areas can act as an extra protective layer from wear and stains. Plus, if they're machine washable rugs, it's much easier and quicker to wash them.

Treat Stains Immediately Make sure to treat strains as soon as possible to avoid them spreading and sinking deeper into the fibres. And remember to blot, not rub!

Paying regular attention to your carpet can be the difference between a beautiful, eye-catching design statement, and a blemish on your overall home aesthetic. So, keeping it properly maintained, and following recommendations based on types of carpet material and styles, is crucial to keeping your carpet looking clean, fresh and in tip-top shape.