Much of the cleaning that you need for your carpet can be done by a combination of suction and steam. The suction bookends the steaming, since you need to remove dirt particles prior to the steam cleaning and suction the dirt containing moisture after you are done as well. However, many fail to recognize that there is a step that needs to be followed before this as well, specifically pre spraying your rug so that the cleaning results are more in line with your overall vision.
If you really want your carpet steam cleaning to give you the best possible outcome, it’s best to pretreat it with a homemade spray. We would highly recommend avoiding commercial products in favor of these homemade sprays due to the reason that these marketed products are basically just overpriced gimmicks and you can get superior results with some vinegar which is diluted in water. Adding some dishwashing liquid or baking powder helps to create a unique chemical reaction due to the interaction between acidic and alkaline substances, so suffice it to say that this is a useful tip too for the most part.
One thing to avoid is soaking your rug with this prespray. Try to keep it to a light misting that will create an adequate coating without imbibing it with far too much moisture. Only a little bit is required here, and it will decompose dirt and organic matter thereby letting you steam clean your carpet to a level of cleanliness that will leave you rubbing your eyes with disbelief. The best time to spray your carpet is an hour before cleaning it, or half an hour if you’re short on time.
