All the tools you need to revive your carpets, no matter how dirty.
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Carpets are expensive and replacing them is even more expensive, so you probably want yours to last as long as possible. However, we all know that they can get dirty very quickly, especially if you share your home with children or pets.
When your carpet starts to look a little worse due to wear, you may think that the only option is to replace it. But we have good news for you – whether your carpet has an old, dull appearance, stains or a strange smell, there are products and tips that can help.
Do you want to revive your existing carpet instead of buying a new one? We’ve put together a selection of highly rated cheats and tools to help.
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Scrape out all the lint with a portable lint remover
I love these simple tools when it comes to cleaning lint and bristles from your carpet (as well as your soft furnishings). Scrape the tool across the surface and watch how the hairs come out.
£7.99 at Amazon
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This powerful carpet cleaner provides the deep clean your carpet needs.
This easy-to-use carpet cleaner with twin tank technology and dual rotating brush bars quickly and efficiently removes stains and odors from carpets. A friend of mine has this and she totally swears by it.
£99 (was £179.99) on Amazon
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This “shake and vacuum” powder and spray both smell great
Personally, I’m a huge fan of this super convenient (and ultra-fast) carpet care solution. Shake the dust on the floor, leave it for half an hour, then vacuum it up. Completed! The included handy stain remover spray is also great for removing tougher stains and odors.
£15.49 (was £16) on Amazon
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This steam mop is ideal for pet and kids safe cleaning
The great thing about steam mops is that they work great not only for hard floors, but also for carpeted areas. They’re especially great at removing stains and odors, and because they don’t use chemicals, they’re ideal if you have kids or pets running around.
£149 on Amazon
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This deep-cleansing stain remover is deceptively powerful.
This deep cleaning carpet stain remover from Dr Beckman is indeed one of those products that once you try it you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. It is extremely easy to use and works to remove deep stains.
£2 (was £3.50) on Amazon
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This handheld pet stain remover takes cleaning to the next level
When your carpet cleaning spray just isn’t working, I highly recommend this handheld, cordless carpet cleaner. Simple to use and powerful enough to clean even the deepest built-up stains. Whether it’s red wine or pet dung you’re dealing with, it’s unique.
£88.99 (was £129.99) on Amazon
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Use this handy silicone brush to remove pet hair more easily
Don’t give me those eyes, man! Do you feel like you just can’t get the fluff out of your carpets no matter what you do? Well, this silicone carpet cleaning brush will change that. It is quick and very easy to use to remove pet hair.
£4.79 at Amazon
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This pet vacuum cleaner with anti-hair-winding technology is life-changing
If you have pets then you will know that the struggle to get all the hair off the ground can be seriously challenging. My regular vacuum has struggled to get rid of these embedded hairs, but this Shark vacuum did just that.
£379 (was £479) on Amazon