Viscose Carpet Care

Since ancient times, people have tried to decorate their home. Of course, in our time, the skin of a killed bear is no longer relevant, but carpets give the rooms comfort and are, in spite of everything, in great demand. What is noteworthy, products made from synthetic materials such as viscose are becoming increasingly popular. They have a relatively low cost, beautiful appearance and, most importantly, they do not cause allergies, they do not start mites. But for carpets to serve you as long as possible, you need to provide them with proper care. So, let's talk about what should be the care of a viscose carpet.

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A bit about viscose

What is this viscose? This is an artificial fiber based on wood. In appearance, it resembles silk, wool or cotton. Such carpets are very light, non-electrifying, soft to the touch. But you need to know how to properly care for them, so as not to spoil the product. There are some nuances that you need to consider if your house has viscose carpet:

• Such carpets do not tolerate severe friction with brushes or sponges.
• They absorb moisture very much, and when wet, they can lose their shape. The threads are pulled and the appearance of the carpet deteriorates. After the product dries, its pile becomes stiff.
• Viscose very quickly absorbs all the impurities that penetrate deep into its structure, but she gives them very reluctantly. Often, even after dry cleaning stains, old stains are not completely removed.
• Such a carpet will dry for a long time, but you should not leave it wet in any case. An unpleasant odor may appear, and subsequently mold.
• It does not tolerate direct sunlight, since ultraviolet adversely affects both the dye and the fibers of the material themselves.

Important! If you are thinking about how to decorate a house with a carpet, but cannot make a choice, read our article on carpet design in the interior.

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Everyday viscose carpet care

Viscose carpets need regular cleaning. A vacuum cleaner or a broom is perfect for this:

• For such products, choose soft brushes and nozzles with soft bristles so as not to damage the pile of the carpet.
• Clean the carpet in the direction of the pile. If you are cleaning with a vacuum cleaner, try also to move in one direction.
• The carpet must be vacuumed on both sides.
• Do not place the product on wet or damp floors. If you washed the floors, wait until they are completely dry, and only then put your carpet.
• It is necessary to regularly clean the product from dust and small debris. If this is not done on time, then it will be much more difficult to clean such a product, since dust and small debris will clog deep into the fibers and it will be difficult to clean them from there.
• It is not recommended to hang a viscose carpet on a rope or horizontal bar and knock it out the old fashioned way. From such care, he may stretch, or even tear.

Important! There are a lot of options for cleaning carpets at home, but we offer our own option. Find out from our detailed workshop. how to clean the carpet at home.

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Viscose carpet cleaning

Sooner or later, the moment comes when the product will have to be cleaned more seriously. You can, of course, give it to dry cleaners, but you can master it yourself.How to clean a carpet from viscose at home? Since it is impossible to wash such a product at all, only dry cleaning methods remain.

Salt

You can clean the carpet from viscose with salt:

1. Take coarse salt and evenly distribute it on the surface of the product.
2. Rub into the pile and then vacuum thoroughly.

Important! If the salt remains in the fibers, then it will be an excellent absorber of moisture and will share this moisture with viscose. As a result, the carpet will become wet and dirty.

Tea leaves

For dark products, tea brewing will help to cope with cleaning the product:

1. The tea leaves should be slightly moist, but not wet. Throw it on the carpet.
2. Roll it around the product, collecting all the dust and dirt. This can be done with a broom or brush.

Potato peelings

How and with what else can I clean a viscose carpet at home? It turns out you can use potato peeling:

1. Cut the peel of the potato, wash and squeeze it.
2. Scatter on the surface of the product, and then sweep.

Vinegar

Vinegar will help you refresh the colors of viscose products:

1. First you need to vacuum the carpet.
2. Make vinegar solution. To do this, dilute one tablespoon of vinegar in one liter of water.
3. Dampen the brush in this solution, shake off excess water and treat the product in the direction of the pile.

Important! It is also worth thinking about carpet care products. See more about this in our materials:

• Which vacuum cleaner is suitable for cleaning pet hair?
• How to choose a vacuum cleaner for the apartment: lightweight, compact and powerful?

Special shampoo

There are special shampoos for cleaning such products:

1. Beat the product in steep foam, try to have less moisture.
2. Spread the foam over the surface of the product and wait for it to dry.
3. Vacuum the product.

Important! Before using the chemical, test on an inconspicuous part of the product.

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Print spots

If you have spots on the decorative coating of viscose, you need to act quickly, because the dirt is absorbed very quickly. How to clean a viscose rug?

• If the pollution is not very strong, then you can wet the towel, squeeze it and wipe the problem area.
• If this does not help, then call for help with a soft brush and clean the carpet, but do not rub it hard.
• You can remove the stain with a weak solution of vinegar, citric acid or a special carpet cleaner. After processing, experts recommend using fabric softener. He will soften the pile of the product.

Important! Do not attempt to clean such coatings with alkaline preparations, oxygen bleaches or steam cleaner.

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Helpful hints:

• If you spilled water, blot this area with a dry cloth or rag.
• Brush the stain from the edge to the center, so as not to smear it even more.
• Do not rub the carpet too hard - you won’t help the stain, but you can make the situation even worse.
• If you have a wet carpet, then create the conditions in order to quickly dry it. Place a well-absorbent cloth or cloth under the wet area. Do not hang it in a wet state - it can stretch out. Also, do not put any boxes, stools under it - it can be deformed.
• In cases where colored liquids spilled onto it - wine, blood, coffee, it is better to contact dry cleaning specialists who can correctly remove these stains without affecting the appearance of the decorative coating.

Important! Viscose is a very common material and is used not only for the production of carpets. Often, these synthetic fibers are used to produce clothing and home decor items. More details about the options for using the admirer in our articles:

• DIY crafts from viscose napkins.
• Rules for washing clothes made of viscose.

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In this article, we examined all the features of caring for viscose carpet. We hope that now you have no questions left to clean it, and your decorative product will always look beautiful, neat, clean.