Carpets are only lovable when they are clean. When they are dirty, they do not just look ugly, they also give their owners the torture of the century. This is because they are difficult to clean. Yes, Aladdin can fly and go to distant places, crossing deserts and mountains because of his magic carpet. However, imagine how much work he needs to do just to clean it after all those journeys. That’s a person you can hardly call lucky.
It is even harder to clean a carpet in a car. Because the space is narrow, you have to bend and twist just to make sure that it is thoroughly clean. You’re lucky if you can detach it from the car. The truth is, no matter how tough it is to clean carpets, it is a lot less difficult now. Thanks to the two wonders of technology: vacuum cleaner and carpet shampoo.
You can buy carpet shampoo from the grocery or hardware stores. They work like ordinary car cleaners except that it is made especially for carpets. You can use it in two ways.
Machine Method
Mix the shampoo with water. How much shampoo and water to be mixed varies from brand to brand so check the label. Pour the mixture into the carpet shampooer. Some machines have brushes, others don’t. If you don’t own a shampooer, you can ask for a rental machine in hardware stores.
Brush and Bucket Method
You will need a hand brush in this method. If possible, have a brush with a long handle so you can easily access hard-to-reach areas. Usually, four tablespoons of shampoo is enough for a bucket of water. Do not wet the carpet too much. Remember that the interior of the car is loaded with wiring and electronics.
If you own a vacuum cleaner, you can use it first before applying shampoo. It will make your job a lot easier because there will be less dirt to get rid of.
Poor Aladdin doesn’t have vacuum cleaners or carpet shampoos in his world. That’s really unlucky of him. He must have been having hard times cleaning his magic carpet. Too bad the Genie can only grant three wishes.