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Before you begin your deep clean, move your furniture out of the way and give your carpet a good vacuum, using the vacuum cleaner you already have at home. The more loose dirt you can vacuum up at this stage the easier the rest of the job will be.
Once you've done this, take a trip to your local Bunnings and hire one of our special carpet cleaning machines – they're inexpensive and a great way to get that professional clean at home by doing it yourself.
Before you get started, find any stains and give them a good spot spray with your stain remover. Let the spray soak in for ten minutes, then blot with a clean damp cloth. Work from the outside of the stain towards the middle.
Once you've treated all your spot stains, give the carpet another vacuum.
Add 9 litres of hot tap water into ‘Tank B' and three capfuls of carpet cleaner. Once you've done all that, you're ready to go.
Press the ‘Pump' and ‘Vac' button to start cleaning. This isn't like vacuuming – use long, slow strokes and drag your nozzle across your carpet.
Once you've soaked your carpet, vacuum up all your moisture. Remember to check ‘Tank A' every now and again to throw out your dirty water – you'll be amazed at the grossness you've managed to suck up. Once you've finished, give your carpet a few hours to fully dry before moving your furniture back in.
How easy was that? Not only does your carpet look fantastic, it also smells great too! You're ready for your rent inspection and you've saved a heap of cash in the process.
For more handy projects, check out the home office makeover by Keira Rumble from Make It Yours season one.
Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.
