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How to raise the pile of a carpet without chemicals
To create coziness in the room, be sure to lay a carpet on the floor. However, such an attribute of a living room tends to quickly become dirty. And if you wash it regularly, it can lose its original beauty. Therefore, the actual question is how to raise the pile of a carpet without using expensive chemicals.
How to raise the pile of carpet: cleaning with snow or ice
When cleaning in winter, you can easily raise the pile of the carpet at home. To do this, it is enough to take it outside and clean it with snow. But if the carpet is not dirty, then you can simply sprinkle it with snowflakes. They should completely melt right on the carpet.
This procedure does not have to be carried out only in winter. If there is a freezer at home, then you need to make some ice, which is effectively used in the cleaning process. It must be placed on those areas that need to be restored (for example, were crushed by furniture). It should completely melt right on the floor. Due to freezing and wetting, the pile becomes softer, so it returns to its original position.
However, too much ice can damage the carpet. Therefore, you need to use cubes of small size and in small quantities. It is recommended to use a fork to help straighten the fluff faster.
If you are wondering how to raise the pile on the carpet after washing, then you can use salt in this case. The recovery process takes place in several stages:
- salt is scattered over the carpet or parts of it that have been damaged;
- it must be left for a while. If possible, then let it lie all night;
- you should wet the brush and use it to sweep away the salt;
- the remains of the substance are removed with a vacuum cleaner.
In the same way, the flooring is cleaned with coniferous sawdust.
To return the pile to its original position, it must be softened. For this, a steam iron is often used. The steam treats the damaged area for a few seconds. However, you should not bring the iron directly to the carpet, as this can damage the flooring. The heat will melt the villi, leaving a burnt stain.
It should be borne in mind that if only some parts are damaged, then steam and ice will effectively deal with this problem. But if the pile is completely crumpled on the carpet, then it is better to use salt cleaning.