How to Clean Carpet Corners

The corners of a carpet have a tendency to collect a large amount of dirt and dust. These hard to reach areas are often ignored and accumulate debris over time. To clean the corners of your carpet, you should perform the following steps.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Vacuum the entire carpet. Before you work on the corners, use a vacuum over the rest of the carpet.

2. Take a handheld brush and sweep at the debris in the corner. You should remove any larger debris that has accumulated in the corner. This will prevent any objects from becoming lodged in the vacuum cleaner.

3. Take the vacuum hose and work along the corners of the carpet. This will help remove all dust and dirt in the area.

4. Use a wedge mop to clean the corners of the carpet. Dip the mop in water and a cleaning solution. Woolite makes an effective carpet cleaning solution. Scrub at the corner to remove any carpet stains.

5. Allow the corners to dry. The carpet should not be walked on until it is completely dry, usually overnight.

6. Use a carpet protecting spray. These protectants will guard your carpet against stains and dirt build up. Hoover and Scotchgard both make low-cost carpet and upholstery protecting solutions.

Tips & Warnings

• It is important to remember to clean carpet corners occasionally in areas that are covered by furniture.
• You can also have your carpet professionally cleaned from time to time. A professional carpet cleaning service will use their tools to thoroughly clean the carpet corners.
• Do not soak your carpet while cleaning it. This can lead to water damage on the floors below.