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Berber carpet is a modern choice of flooring in many newer homes and apartments. Depending on your lifestyle, children, pets and high traffic can cause a carpet to appear grim and worn out. Regular steam cleaning is recommended to remove any embedded particles or stains before they settle. Using these simple techniques, you can have a clean Berber carpet that stays looking nice for years to come.

Remove Furniture & Vacuum

Remove all the furniture in the room (if possible) to properly vacuum and steam clean your Berber carpet. Steam cleaning should not begin until the carpet is free of dirt and other particles as this can interfere in the deep cleaning. It’s important to set the vacuum cleaner so that the beater bar does not rotate. Berber carpets should be vacuumed using suction only as the beater bar can cause the carpet to appear fuzzy and worn out and can cause snags.

Set Up the Steam Cleaner

The home steam cleaner should be sufficient to deep clean a regular single family home. For larger properties, consider purchasing or renting a commercial steam cleaner. Fill the water container of the machine with luke-warm water by unlocking and pulling out the front section of the machine. Carpet cleaning chemicals should not be used as they can discolor and even ruin this type of flooring. Next, plug the machine into the nearest electrical outlet and allow time for the water to heat.

Begin Deep Cleaning

Start in the furthest corner of the room and work in small areas. Slowly drag the steam cleaner back and forth several times in the same area before moving onto the next area. You will need to pull back the trigger on the machine to release a spray of water onto the Berber carpet. For more soiled areas, you may need to take more time to deep clean using more water and suction.

Allow Ample Drying Time

Once the room is completely steam cleaned, remove the machine from the room and pour the soiled water container into the sink. Allow at least an hour for the Berber carpet to fully dry before walking or replacing furniture. Use your hand to test the carpet for dampness before stepping onto it. Vacuum the Berber carpet once or twice per week to keep it properly preserve its appearance.

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