Why experienced housewives sprinkle carpets with starch: only a few know the secret

12.02.2023 17:06

This method may seem quite strange. But this is only at first glance.

The thing is that starch copes well with various types of dirt. Even old and ingrained stains can be removed from the pile so that the floor covering once again decorates the home, and does not spoil its appearance with its condition.

The benefits don't end there.

This life hack restores the product's brightness, eliminates unpleasant odors, and even raises the pile, improving its condition.

How to Use Starch When Cleaning Carpets

First, you need to pour a thick layer of starch. More bulk product will have to be poured onto the dirt.

Carpet
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Next, using a dry and hard brush, you need to distribute the product over the entire surface with tapping movements and leave for half an hour.

Sprinkle the stain with starch. The powder should be poured in a thick layer.

Using a dry brush with hard bristles, distribute the product using tapping movements.

Let the starch work for 30 minutes.

Then the carpet should be vacuumed. After such cleaning, the pile will have to be lifted manually with a brush or an old fork.

Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor