A clean carpet in the house is the key to the health and good mood of all its inhabitants.
Therefore, it is necessary to constantly clean carpets using special household chemicals. The Vanish line of cleaning products for the care of carpets and rugs is presented on the Russian market.
This article provides instructions for using Vanish for carpet cleaning: how to dilute and in what proportions, how to use.
Which one to choose: product description, consumer reviews
A properly selected product will help you deal with various stains on your own and will also keep your flooring clean and fresh for a long time.
When choosing a suitable product, you should focus on your own needs. Suitable for cleaning carpet from dirt and stains:
Vanish Gold shampoo for manual cleaning
Vanish Gold shampoo is designed to remove dirt and dust from large areas of carpet by hand.
Excellent for removing unpleasant odors, animal hair and hair . Maintains a fresh and clean appearance for a long time. Available in minimal dosage. Reviews of the application can be read here.
Moistened powder
Vanish moisturizing powder is intended for dry cleaning of coatings. Removes unpleasant odors well and gives the product a fresh look.
Thanks to the active ingredients in the composition, the powder penetrates deeply into the pile and pushes dirt particles to the surface, from which it can be easily removed with a vacuum cleaner. Does not require pre-mixing with water.
Reviews of the use of the product can be found here.
Stain remover spray Oxy
Carpet stain remover spray from Vanish is designed for local removal of stains from any carpet surfaces. The manufacturer of the brand product recommends using the spray immediately when a stain appears on the carpet .
Liquid stain remover also easily copes with old and unknown stains. Convenient to use and further storage.
You will find reviews about the use of the product here.
Active foam Gold
Active carpet cleaning foam from Vanish is designed to remove stubborn and difficult stains in frequently traveled areas (hallway, kitchen, stairwell, hallway).
When diluted, the active ingredients of the foam allow you to get rid of fresh dirt , as well as dust and light dirt.
Reviews can be found here.
For everyday cleaning, use liquid formulations or concentrates. They contain a minimal amount of chemicals and do not affect the structure of the carpet or its color.
Powder or shampoo can draw out dust as much as possible from the depths of the pile, but with their help it is difficult to remove old dirt and old stains of unknown origin.
To combat stains, a stain remover spray is used . Instructions for its use are given in detail on the packaging. If you follow its sequence, you can achieve good results, thereby avoiding going to the dry cleaner for a long time.
Main characteristics
Made in the form of a gel, powder or liquid, it foams well, eliminates unpleasant odors, adds freshness and aroma. The measuring spoon/nut is missing. The product is ordinary, so it is sold in supermarkets and home stores.
Specifications:
- brand name: “Vanish”;
- manufacturer - Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare International;
- release form - gel shampoo, powder, cleaning liquid;
- cleaning - manual / vacuum cleaner;
- fabrics - colored, white, black;
- Suitable for - Furniture upholstery, carpets, car interiors, carpets and other cleaning products are used for cleaning upholstery, carpets, rugs, etc.;
- capacity - 450-750 ml;
- packaging - cardboard, plastic bag, bottle or spray bottle (depending on the shape of the product);
- Feature - the cleaning agent is inorganic and does not contain phosphates.
After impregnation with a cleaning agent, the brightness of colors is restored, even stubborn stains are removed, and the quality of woolen fabrics and upholstery is preserved. If the object is heavily soiled, you will need an additional product - a stain remover spray, which increases the effectiveness of the cleaning agent.
Attention! The use of brocade, handmade carpets, silk, velvet, heavily soiled items and items not intended for wet processing is strictly prohibited.
What is needed besides the product itself?
Once the product has been chosen, you should think about the equipment without which it will be impossible to achieve good results.
What you will need:
- plastic bucket 5 l;
- soft foam sponge;
- medium hard hand brush;
- hygroscopic cloth to collect moisture;
- household vacuum cleaner;
- household gloves.
What to clean with?
When all the important aspects of carpet washing are noted, let's move on to the inventory:
- sponge (necessarily soft, because this is your tool for whipping, holding and applying foam);
- a brush of any suitable hardness (you should give preference to a manual brush, since mechanical ones may not lead to the expected result);
- moisture-absorbing fabric (a rag made of natural materials that absorbs water well);
- vacuum cleaner;
- gloves (any waterproof gloves will do: both household and medical).
How to clean properly: method of use at home
Before you start cleaning the coating with any chosen Vanish product, you should remove all large and small objects from it. Then use a vacuum cleaner to collect debris and dust.
Cleaning with moistened Vanish powder:
- Shake the powder package vigorously to prepare it for use.
- Using a brush, apply a thin layer of powder over the entire surface.
- Leave for 30 minutes.
Vanish Moistened carpet cleaning powder should only be used in its pure form. It is recommended to insert disposable bags into the vacuum cleaner to collect waste material, dust and dirt.
Removing stains with a spray:
If the stain is fresh (spilled juice, tea, coffee, paint, etc.), first remove the liquid from the surface with a dry cloth or napkin.- Using a spray bottle, apply the spray to the entire “affected” area of the carpet.
- Using a brush, rub the product into the pile using smooth circular movements.
- Allow the product to absorb (no more than 5 minutes).
- Clean the treated area with a dry, clean cloth.
- If the stain is not removed the first time, repeat the stain removal process again.
Wet cleaning with Vanish Gold manual cleaning shampoo:
- Pour 0.9 liters of warm water into the container.
- Add 100 gr. Household product in a bucket of water, stir.
- Then beat the foam with a sponge (it is needed for further processing).
- Using a sponge, apply the foamy product in a circular motion over the entire surface or a separate dirty area.
- Leave the shampoo until completely dry (on average 2 hours).
If there are old stains or dirt on the carpet, it is better to apply a concentrated product to them for 2-3 minutes before treatment. This will make cleaning and stain removal easier.
Daily cleaning with Vanish Gold active foam:
- Shake the foam canister.
- Remove the cap and spray the product onto the carpet.
- Use a sponge to spread the product over the entire pile using smooth circular movements.
- Let dry.
Carpet finishing: Vacuum up any remaining cleaning product. If necessary, vacuum the surface again.
Stain remover spray
To remove stains locally, it is not necessary to clean the entire carpet. According to user reviews, using a spray you can remove a newly appeared stain in any part of the carpet, preventing it from becoming deeply embedded in the pile. This is the fastest way to get rid of fresh stains on the carpet.
The operating procedure is as follows:
- Apply the spray to the contaminated area;
- After a few minutes, wipe the area with a clean cloth;
- If the stain is not completely removed, repeat the procedure.
What else do you need to know?
General recommendations for all types of Vanish products are as follows:
Do not use cleaning products on handmade carpets.- Before starting work, test the product on an invisible area of the carpet.
To do this, apply the product and wait a few minutes. Rub a clean cloth over the treated surface; if the paint from the carpet has not migrated to the rag, then the product can be cleaned. - Carry out dry cleaning in a well-ventilated area.
- Do not walk on the carpet while the product is active.
- Dry the treated surface thoroughly.
What to do if the remedy did not help?
Judging by customer reviews, Vanish for carpets has not helped everyone. And this is not surprising, because sometimes even professional dry cleaning cannot cope with stains that they have already tried to remove on their own.
Therefore, before you start treating the emerging contaminants, you should weigh the pros and cons, and then make the right decision.
Cleaning industry experts do not recommend starting cleaning yourself if:
- old stains and unknown location;
- there are old and heavily greasy places;
- There are places where pets constantly defecate.
In such cases, special equipment, professional detergents and stain removers are used.
Top 3 analogues: how to use them, what is the price?
Vanish remains the undoubted leader in the household products market. But besides this manufacturer, there are a large number of alternative products in different price categories .
Shampoo 5+
A leading product in its category. The product of a domestic manufacturer is used both concentrated and diluted. Cost: 120 rubles per 500 ml.
Consumers highlighted the following positive characteristics:
- easily dissolves;
- effectively removes unpleasant odors;
- easily copes with dust and dirt;
- has antistatic properties;
- Can be used in washing vacuum cleaners.
HELP
An affordable option that will not only save your budget, but will also perfectly remove difficult stains. Used as a stain remover: applied to the contaminated area, washed off with water using a foam sponge. Cost 75 rubles per 500 ml.
Product advantages:
- Available in aerosol form;
- eliminates difficult stains;
- copes well with odors.
Minuses:
- acrid odor;
- Not suitable for general cleaning, only as a stain remover.
Amway Cleaner
Concentrated cleaner from Amway is an environmentally friendly product that can easily clean any floor coverings and upholstery fabrics. Cost from 600 rubles per 1 liter.
Pros:
- quality meets European standards;
- effective in combating stubborn stains and various odors;
- Suitable for all types of carpets.
Cons: high cost.
Operating principle
The mechanism of action, safety and effectiveness of the product are determined by its constituent parts. The instructions for use indicate the presence of the following components:
- 5% oxygen bleaches;
- anionic surfactants;
- nonionic surfactants;
- enzymes;
- zeolites;
- aromas;
- disinfectants;
- polycarboxylates.
The combined substances create a highly effective bleaching, antibacterial and hypoallergenic laundry liquid with a pleasant smell. Thanks to these properties, Vanish is approved for treating carpets in homes with children under 3 years of age. Knowing how to remove stains and dust from a dirty carpet will prevent many diseases and help you maintain regular cleanliness. The product is recommended for monthly use or immediate stain removal.
Advantages and disadvantages of Vanish for carpets
Housewives who have started using Carpet Vanish note the high quality of the products. Positive feedback is related to this:
- Economical - it is consumed slowly, so 1 bottle is enough for at least 2 months.
- No chlorine. It is possible to clean colored light skies without losing color.
And also shampoo, spray, powder:
- removes many types of contaminants:
- fats, cosmetics, herbs;
- is in the middle price category;
- does not harm health, does not cause allergic reactions even in people with a predisposition to pathology.
Despite the list of good reviews, Vanish also has its downsides. It is not recommended to use the product for cleaning delicate fabrics, metal and wood surfaces, leather upholstery, and leather retention. It is important to wash off the resulting stains promptly, as they are not effective against long-term stains.
Tips for caring for carpets
With proper and regular care of any carpet, its service life can be significantly increased.
To do this you need to follow the rules:
- At least 2 times a week, vacuum up dust and small particles of dirt.
- Do not allow walking on carpeted surfaces in outdoor shoes.
- After washing the floors, let them dry then lay carpets and rugs.
- Periodically lift the floor covering and remove dust underneath it.
- Place rubber circles under furniture legs, if they are on carpet, to prevent dents.
- Any defects (holes, unraveling of weaving) should be immediately restored, darned, and sealed with suitable material.
- When wet cleaning, do not use water above 40 degrees, otherwise you can damage the pile and disrupt the structure of the material.
- Do not rub against the lint with brushes or rags.
- Do not use hard brushes for dry carpet cleaning.
- Remove spilled liquid and fresh dirt immediately, preventing them from penetrating deep into the pile.
- Before using any detergent or cleaning product, test it on an invisible area first.
Features of application
Using Vanish for carpet cleaning should be based on the equipment you have, because with a wet vacuum cleaner, cleaning the palace is much easier.
How to hand wash a carpet with liquid shampoo
Before starting treatment, carefully read the instructions for use (on the back of the package) and do a test in a small area. This will allow you to evaluate the quality of the paint on the palace/upholstery and protect it from damage.
Next, follow the following algorithm:
- Vacuum thoroughly using full power.
- Prepare a cleaning solution. To dilute Vanish for manual cleaning of soiled carpets, pour it into a water container at 30-40 ° C in a ratio of 1: 9. (Recommended dose: 100 ml Vanish in 900 ml water).
- Carefully spread the solution over the surface and let it dry completely, then vacuum thoroughly.
Useful in autumn and spring, when humidity is high and air temperature is low.
Cleaning the carpet with a vacuum cleaner
The method of applying liquid carpet powder with a special product like Kercher is simple and requires a small amount of product:
- Thoroughly vacuum the surface of the carpet or sofa that needs to be treated.
- Dissolve 1.5 caps of Vanisha in 1 liter of water.
- Pour the resulting product into the container of a vacuum cleaner or Karcher and vacuum again.
Once it is completely dry, vacuum the product again to remove any dissolved debris.
