What Is The UK’s Best Carpet Shampoo?
In this guide we’ll look at the best carpet shampoos.
We’ve compared ingredients, size, scent and cost
to give you our top recommendations.
Carpet Shampoo Reviews
Carpet Shampoo Buyer’s Guide
Keeping your carpets clean can feel like a full-time job, especially if you have a household filled with pets and children! Eliminating stains, odours and keeping your floor looking fresh is far easier with the right carpet shampoo.
Whether you’re the proud owner of a carpet cleaner or you’re looking to spot clean the toughest stains, there’s a range of shampoos on the market to choose from.
Not sure what to look for when it comes to the best carpet shampoo? Take a look at this buyer’s guide.
Ingredients
Most carpet cleaners contain alcohol, some form of acid, and fragrance. The alcohol disinfects your carpet, and the acid helps to dissolve dirt and grime. The fragrance will leave a fresh smelling scent.
Some more powerful shampoos contain harsher ingredients, so check that they are suitable for households with pets and children if necessary.
Size
Carpet shampoos usually come in concentrated form, so you simply need to add water. While small bottles of carpet shampoo are easy to find, multipacks tend to be the best value for money.
Scent
Many carpet shampoos are scented, which will give your carpet a lovely fresh fragrance after cleaning. However, you should ensure your carpet shampoo eliminates bad smells, instead of simply covering them up with a stronger one! Carpet shampoos without fragrance are also available.
Carpet Shampoo FAQs
How to shampoo a carpet?
To clean a carpet with shampoo, you should first move all the furniture and vacuum the room thoroughly. Treat specific stains using a spot cleaning shampoo, working it into the carpet.
Then load the appropriate amount of water and shampoo into the carpet cleaner machine and divide the room into small sections. Start in the far corner of the room, away from the door and as close to the wall as possible. Work in strips up and down the room, with each new line slightly overlapping the first. Don’t pull back and forth randomly as you would with a vacuum!
Once you’ve shampooed your carpet, empty the dirty water either outside or into the toilet, then repeat the method with only water and no shampoo. This will help pick up soap residue and any remaining dirt. Allow the carpet to dry fully for up to a day before putting the furniture back.
How often should I shampoo my carpet?
We recommend shampooing your carpet every 3 to 6 months for a general clean. For carpet stains, spot clean them as they appear.
Conclusion
Keeping your carpets clean and smelling fresh is easy with the right carpet shampoo. For its value for money, effective formula and fresh scent, the Vax New Ultra+ Pet Carpet Cleaning Solution is our top recommendation.