When it comes to carpet cleaning, some homeowners do not even know where to start from. Now we shall start by discussing how to properly vacuum your carpeting and also, effectively get rid of dirt, spots and spills. Listed below are some of the tips that will help you enjoy the use of carpet in your home for as long as you wish. They include but not limited to the following: 

Vacuuming 

• In order to get the best from your carpets, you need to get them vacuumed at least once in a week. In areas of the home which you know experiences heavy traffic, the vacuuming should be done more often since that is the only way you can prolong the life span of such carpet by minimizing the build up of coarse particles which are known to cut the carpet fibers and make them loose their shine and luster.
• In vacuum carpet cleaning, especially when you have a plush carpet, you don't just make a swift pass with your vacuum cleaner, you should run it over every given part of the carpeting severally in order to remove most of the dirt that is deeply embedded in the carpets because of its lushness.
• Since your cleaner might not be able to reach around the baseboards and possibly, radiators in the room, it is necessary that you make use of one type of crevice tool or the other to remove the dirt that builds up within these areas and other parts of the home which can hardly be reached by the vacuum cleaner.
• You can also apply soil retardants to your carpets but ensure you do so strictly following the manufacturer's guidelines and the use of professional equipment that is designed for that purpose. 

Spots and spills removal 

• In carpet cleaning, mention would always be made about removing spots and spills. Therefore, as a homeowner, it is advised that as soon as spills occur, you should clean them up without wasting time since you stand better chances of getting the stain completely removed while it is still fresh.
• Prior to the application of any type of cleaning solution you might have at hand, you should cautiously blot the part of the carpet that has the spill on it in order to achieve maximum result.
• Ensure that the cleaning solution is not the type that would discolor or completely damage any part of your carpeting it touches. You can ensure this by first testing out the product on hidden part of the carpet.
• Don't rub the spill since this might cause it to spread further on the carpet and after cleaning such spills or spots, ensure that you properly dry up that area so that it does not cause any odors in your home. 

With all these tips, I believe you will surely be able to engage in effective carpet cleaning in your home and enjoy fresh air as much as you wish.