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Cleaning Berber Carpet

Cleaning Berber carpet regularly is one secret in keeping it looking good for years. Berber carpet cleaning can't be left just for your annual spring cleaning, it needs to be done the moment it gets dirty. The best cleaning method for Berber carpet is the simplest: clean, cold water gently blotted onto the stain. Vacuuming weekly is another good cleaning method. Check with your particular manufacturer for Berber carpet cleaning tips for how to clean their Berber carpet. Some people recommend steam cleaning, like with a Stanley Steemer, while others recommend just vacuuming and cold water. The removal of stains on Berber carpet must be done immediately, or it won't matter what else you do. Check your yellow pages for a reputable Berber carpet cleaner to help.

Are you considering Berber carpet for your home? Berber carpet is one of the most popular carpeting choices today. Why? The beauty and elegance of Berber, of course. To get the maximum value for your money, however, you need to choose a quality Berber carpet for your home, like wool or nylon Berber. There are many less expensive Berbers around, but you will end up spending more money in the long run if you choose it. With just a little cleaning and maintenance, your quality Berber carpeting will last you for years.

Cleaning Berber carpet is no more difficult than cleaning any other kind of carpet. You just need to make sure that you get all of the water possible out of it when you are through cleaning. The best cleaning method for Berber carpet is to vacuum regularly and to clean up spills as they occur. If you keep your Berber carpet as clean as possible between professional carpet cleanings, you will be ahead of the game when your professional carpet cleaner comes to clean your Berber. If you choose to clean it yourself, just make sure that you get as much of the water as you possibly can out of the loops of the Berber to ensure that no mold or mildew will grow. This is the biggest danger in cleaning Berber because of the size and density of the loops.

Berber carpet cleaning should be taken seriously because if you let a stain set into the carpet, it will be nearly impossible to remove it entirely and you may continue seeing its little mark for years. That is why you need to have some Berber carpet cleaning tips to help keep your carpet looking as good as the day it is was installed.

   

  • Regularly vacuum your carpet. This helps dirt and debris from getting down into the carpet where it is more difficult to remove.

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  • Check the labels on carpet cleaners. Some of them are toxic to children and pets. Ask the salesperson at the store where you purchased your carpet what they recommend for a Berber carpet cleaner.

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  • Stop it at the door. Put a throw rug at all the entrances and exits to help prevent some of the dirt and debris from being tracked inside your home. Another idea is to have your family remove their shoes at the door.

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  • No food or drink on the carpet. If you have children, this may be a good rule to employ unless you want to spend a lot of your time on your hands and knees cleaning up those sure-to-occur messes.

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  • Clean up spills as soon as possible after they occur. Use cold, clear water to first try to remove the stain. Blot with a clean cloth --don't rub. If the water doesn't work, move on to a carpet stain remover. Removal of stains on Berber carpet is not any more difficult than other weaves of carpet with a thick yarn.

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  • Have your carpets professionally cleaned, or clean them yourself, on a regular basis, making sure that all the excess water is removed from the Berber carpet.

    • With just a little maintenance, you can keep your Berber carpet clean and inviting. Knowing how to clean Berber carpet will help your carpet to last longer and help you to be more satisfied with it. Carpet cleaning Berber should not be something that you procrastinate about. The longer you let a stain sit on the carpet, the more difficult it will be to remove. Remember, the best way to clean Berber carpets is to keep them from getting dirty in the first place.

    Comments

    Can you use vinigar in a carpet cleaner to clean berber carpet???? I enjoyed reading your site.

    annelle at June 21, 2008 02:32 PM

    Hi Annelle!

    I'm not sure if the "carpet cleaner" you're referring to is a cleaning product or a carpet cleaning machine. I'm not entirely sure that you can add vinegar to a carpet cleaning product/solution, but it should be safe to use as a solution itself in a carpet cleaning machine. It won't hurt the machine at all.

    The Flooring Lady at June 22, 2008 12:26 AM

    My dog got sick on our berber carpet that is only a year old and I cleaned with spot shot and the stain from the dog came out but I have these discolorations in the carpet, they look like wet spots but they are not wet. How can I get rid of those spots?

    Stephanie at August 28, 2008 06:59 AM

    Does your Berber contain wool or is it synthetic?

    I would try Stain Solver, and clean a larger spot than you see the discolorations. Be sure to feather out the cleaning solution so you don't have a hard line of cleaned and not cleaned.

    Good luck. Let us know what happens.

    The Flooring Lady at August 28, 2008 08:26 AM

    I do not know that answer how do I find out?

    Stephanie at August 28, 2008 08:42 AM

    Don't worry about it, try the suggestion above.

    If you're curious and do want to know what your Berber is made of and you have some scraps of it, unravel a strand off of an end and take a match, lighter or candle flame to it. If it burns (like hair), it's natural fibers, if it melts then it's sythetic.

    The Flooring Lady at August 28, 2008 10:07 AM

    We have only had our Berber carpet for about 3 months. We have 2 dogs and one was sick on the carpet. I cleaned with Oxy the same as I cleaned with my old carpet but there is a discoloration. I read in some previous comments that you seem to recommend vinegar and water but I don't know how much of each. I know my carpet is synthetic but I don't know if it's nylon or something else. I'm trying to find out but haven't been able to reach the store. I would appreciate any advice. Thanks, Sandy

    Samdy at August 30, 2008 03:12 PM

    Actually, the best place to call would have been the manufacturer - even the store can give wrong advice.

    I always recommend StainSolver - I think it works better than OxyClean because it's got more bleaching action. If you try the vinegar & water, try about a 1:10 or 1:15 solution (1 part vinegar to 10 or 15 parts water).

    The Flooring Lady at August 31, 2008 12:05 PM

    Can anyone recommend a vacuum cleaner for berber?

    Frances at September 3, 2008 10:20 AM

    Read this article: Choosing a Vacuum Cleaner for Berber Carpets. It should help you. ;~)

    The Flooring Lady at September 3, 2008 07:37 PM

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