How to beat a carpet correctly

The carpet is an important element of room design, creating a feeling of comfort and convenience and at the same time serving to retain heat and soundproof the premises. Despite the abundance of modern carpet cleaning methods - from specialized products sold in supermarkets to dry cleaning services, carpet beating on the street still remains a very effective and economical method.

Unlike most specialized products, it is knocking that allows you to get rid of particularly small particles deep in the pile and prevents the accumulation of dust in the internal weave of the product.

The best way to beat out a carpet

The most convenient tool for beating out carpet remains a special beater. This is a small product, with a rigid frame and a flexible handle, vaguely similar to a tennis racket, specially adapted for cleaning carpets.

IMPORTANT! Depending on the time of year in which you clean, you need to choose the right beater.

If you plan to clean carpets in winter, it is better to choose rubberized plastic products that will not break under the influence of sub-zero temperatures. A good alternative to plastic would also be to use a wicker beater. In summer, regular plastic tools will also work.

In addition, based on the type of carpet itself, it is necessary to select a tool of the correct rigidity and size:

1. For cleaning small and soft carpets with large piles, wide beaters with a sparse weave are suitable.
2. For large and hard carpets, it will be much more effective to use small and dense beaters.

If it is not possible to use a beater, then improvised means, such as a mop, broom or dustpan, are also suitable for cleaning.

ATTENTION! It is not recommended to use hard tools when beating small or especially soft carpets. This may cause breaks or tears in the internal sewing of the product, which will lead to its damage.

How to knock out a carpet correctly

It is necessary to follow a number of rules when cleaning a carpet to maintain durability and prevent damage to the product:

1. It is necessary to carry out preliminary cleaning with a vacuum cleaner to remove particularly small particles.
2. Carpet beating must be done exclusively outdoors to avoid contamination of the premises.
3. It is necessary to clean the carpet only at low humidity in order to avoid damage to the pile.
4. Initially, it is necessary to place the carpet vertically on a rigid wide frame or wide crossbar. Do not hang the carpet on narrow crossbars or ropes - this will lead to tears in the internal weave.
5. Cleaning should be done from top to bottom using quick, vigorous movements. This is necessary to prevent re-contamination of already cleaned areas.
6. After vertical cleaning, it is necessary to place the carpet with its pile down and re-process it from the inside. Using intense movements, moving from the center to the edges of the product.

When cleaning carpets in winter using snow, it is necessary to treat the product with a brush to remove excess moisture and pieces of ice that can damage the internal weaving.