One of the main reasons that people opt not to install carpets in their homes is due to the care and maintenance involved. Carpets get dirty, spills happen and stains can be hard to remove. Bleach cleanable carpets have been designed specifically with this in mind are easy to clean and care for.
Here are some of the top reasons we love bleach cleanable carpets:
1. Stain Resistant
We have all heard of stain resistant carpets before and the truth is that they are never quite as effective as they claim to be. Bleach cleanable carpets have stain resistant technology that helps prevent most types of stains especially of you are able to dab up the spill relatively quickly after it has occurred.
2. Stain Removal
Even the most fastidious cleaner will have an occassion when they just cannot get to a spill fast enough to prevent a stain from occurring. Simply use the recommended stain removal technique for the specific type of stain like salt on red wine, cold water and a bio-enzyme detergent for blood or pet stains and dish washing detergent to break down grease. If this doesn’t effectively remove the stain, apply some diluted (50% water and 50% bleach) chlorine bleach and watch the stain fade quickly from sight without worrying about damaging the carpet fibers.
3. Hygienic
Bleach kills all types of bacteria and other microorganisms like dust mites that live and breed in carpets. Using bleach diluted to a ratio of about 1 to 5 (1 part bleach : 5 parts water) as part of your regular carpet cleaning process will ensure that your carepts are hygienic and eliminate these health risks.
4. Odor Control
Most types of stains on carpets also result in unwanted odors, even once the stain is no longer visible – especially pet messes. This is because the material that caused the stain has not been fully or effectively removed. Bleach does not just fade stains but elminates odor causing bacteria that results from stains on carpets. Bleach cleanable carpets are the best solution to achieve carpets that smell as clean and hygienic as they look.
5. Color
Bleach is well known for not just fading stains but colors too and is therefore most suitable for use on whites. However, bleach cleanable carpets come in a variety of colors that will not fade or run when using a bleach detergent to clean them. It is advisable to use the correct dilution and optimal cleaning method or procedure to get the best results and prevent damage to the carpet fibers or color from fading.
So you don’t have to choose a white carpet and can select just about any color to suit the style and design of your home.
6. Materials
Bleach cleanable carpets are made from materials that will not shrink, warp or become damaged by chlorine bleach. While this does limit your choice of carpet material, the carpets are woven in different designs to provide a variety of textures and patterns to select from. The materials are also hardy and durable and bleach cleanable carpets should be a lifetime investment when cared for and maintained according to the manufacturers’ instructions.
So whether you are looking for a deep, luxurious pile or a tough durable weave, there is a bleach safe carpet available to meet your requirements.
It is improtant to note that it is not recommended to use bleach to clean or remove stains on regular carpets or even stain resistant carpets that are not approved to be cleaned with this type of detergent as damage is likely to occur.