A fluffy carpet can add elegance to any interior. It can make your home feel inviting and chic. Unfortunately, their fibers weaken over time. Regular foot traffic and furniture can flatten a fluffy carpet’s fibers, diminishing its softness and appearance. Additionally, the carpet can trap dirt and loose fur, triggering allergic reactions.

It’s important to regularly maintain your carpets to ensure your home is as comfortable and aesthetically pleasing as possible. Here are some helpful tips on how to make your carpet fluffy again and how to maintain its fluffiness for as long as possible. 

4 Ways to Make Your Carpet Fluffy Again

There are many ways to make your carpet fluffy again, but some will require materials from your kitchen or specific devices. You can combine the methods depending on how flat your carpet has become. 

1. Vacuuming

Vacuuming is an excellent first and last step to restoring your carpet’s fluffiness because it can eliminate dirt, fur, and other trapped debris that’s too small to see. 

In the depressed portions of the carpet, lightly sprinkle some baking soda and table salt. Then, spray it with water and scrub it thoroughly with a nylon brush. Blot the carpet with a towel and leave it to dry before vacuuming over the area to lift the fibers and restore their fluff.

Not all vacuum cleaners may suit your carpet; it depends on your carpet’s materials. 

For example, since synthetic carpets’ robust and durable materials demand more aggressive cleaning, upright or canister vacuums with beater bars are suitable. These vacuums can loosen and surface dirt embedded in the fibers of your high-pile carpet, making it easier to remove. 

2. Grooming 

Carpet rakes and brushes are lightweight tools you can use after vacuuming to groom your fluffy carpet. Its bristles can clean the deeper areas of your carpet that vacuums can’t reach. Brushing against the grain allows you to scrape loose fur and hair deeply embedded in the carpet. 

It’s best to focus on grooming areas with high foot traffic, such as your living room, to prevent its fibers from permanently staying flat. 

3. Steaming

Steam cleaners can loosen dirt and debris trapped in the carpet, which is easier for you to clean. Steam cleaning is a great method for grooming techniques: brushing the carpet after steaming it can fluff up the carpet’s fibers. 

A clothing iron is a viable substitute for steam cleaners. Spray the area of the carpet you intend to fluff with a mixture of one part vinegar and three parts water. Then, set your iron to steam and low heat to avoid damaging the fibers. 

Bring the fluff back to your carpet by placing a light-colored towel over the area and ironing it in a circular motion for 10-20 seconds. Don’t iron directly onto the carpet. It can irreparably burn the fibers. Repeat as much as needed, then vacuum to return the fluff. 

4. Professional cleaning

Whether you’ve just bought a new carpet or want to refresh your old one, professional carpet cleaning service like Eurobel can help you achieve the look and feel of brand-new carpets.

Eurobel’s advanced cleaning techniques ensure that your carpets appear as fluffy as they did when they were first installed. For instance, they can use a hot water extraction method to deep clean your carpet’s fibers before fluffing them. This process ensures that no residual dirt or dust remains on the carpet.

Professional carpet cleaners are especially ideal if you have wall-to-wall carpet flooring since those can be tedious to clean by yourself. 

Once you’ve found the carpet fluffing method that works for you, your priority should be maintaining it for as long as possible.

How to Maintain Your Fluffy Carpets

You’re meant to own carpets for years. Unfortunately, regular foot traffic can quickly deteriorate its quality. Learn how to prolong your fluffy carpet’s life with the methods below.

• Regular cleaning

Regular carpet cleaning sessions are a simple way to ensure your carpet remains in good condition, combat the effects of regular foot traffic, and eliminate carpet allergens. 

Cleaning up spills and stains as soon as they happen can help keep your carpet fluffier for longer. A deep cleaning session at least once a year can be highly beneficial. Vacuuming at least once a week can also be effective.

• Preventive measures 

Preventing others from flattening carpets is a good idea to maintain the carpet’s fluffiness. For example, you can place doormats at entrances to reduce the dirt people bring inside the house. Alternatively, you can leave shoes by the door to prevent heavy footwear from pressing your carpet’s fibers.

If you have pets, keep them off the carpets and regularly groom them to prevent their fur from affecting your carpet’s fluffiness. 

• Rotating furniture

Heavy furniture like couches and tables can leave dents in your carpet’s high pile. It’s unattractive and can create an uneven surface on which to walk. Regularly moving and rotating your furniture will allow the carpet’s fibers to spring back up. Furniture pads can also help distribute the weight of your furniture, preventing severe dents on the fluffy carpet. 

• Choosing the right carpet 

Your carpet’s fluffiness will depend on the carpet materials it’s made of. While natural fiber carpets—cotton, silk, wool, and sisal—have a luxurious appeal, they require careful cleaning. 

On the other hand, synthetic materials, such as polyester and polypropylene, can match a natural carpet’s aesthetic while remaining resilient and easy to clean. A high-pile or synthetic carpet may withstand high foot traffic much better than other materials. 

Before you shop for carpets online, it’s important to understand the different types of carpet materials. Going to a designer carpet showroom will allow you to see and feel the different carpet materials first-hand. You’ll also get expert advice from professionals passionate about carpeting.

The Right Fluff

 

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to making your carpet fluffy again. It all depends on how flat your high-pile carpets have become and what materials they’re made of. Whether you vacuum your carpets or hire a pro cleaner, you must schedule a time to restore their fluff.  

Eurobel Rugs + Carpets is the leading source of high-quality rugs and carpets in the Philippines. Our plush and elegant designs are perfect for your home’s décor. They’re also gorgeous enough to add a touch of luxury to any room. 

If you’re looking for luxurious carpet designs in Manila, don’t settle for anything less than Eurobel—because we offer stunning designs at great prices. Book a demo with us today to see how our fluffy carpets can match your interior design.