Carpets and rugs make rooms warmer and quieter, but in a city as dusty as Dhaka they also trap a surprising amount of sand and grit. With the right routine, a good carpet can last for many years.
Vacuum more than you think
Dry soil — sand, dust and grit — makes up most of the dirt in a carpet, and it cuts the fibres every time someone walks on it. Vacuum high-traffic rugs twice a week and the rest weekly, moving slowly so the vacuum has time to lift the grit. Vacuum in two directions for the best result.
Stop dirt at the door
A good mat outside and another inside the entrance traps a large share of the dirt before it reaches your carpets. Asking family and guests to remove shoes helps even more.
Spot cleaning spills
- Blot immediately with a white cloth — never rub.
- Work from the outside of the spill towards the centre.
- Use a little cool water; add a drop of mild detergent for food stains.
- Rinse by blotting with clean water, then press dry with a towel.
Always test on a hidden corner first, especially on wool, silk or hand-made rugs.
Humidity and odours
In the monsoon, rugs on damp floors can develop musty odours. Lift rugs off wet floors, keep rooms ventilated and use a fan to dry any damp patches quickly.
How professional carpet cleaning works
A professional clean starts with thorough dry vacuuming, then a pre-treatment spray that loosens oily soil, machine agitation, and hot-water extraction that rinses the carpet and pulls out the dirt. Air movers speed up drying. It removes the embedded soil that household vacuuming cannot reach. Most home carpets benefit from professional cleaning every six to twelve months; at Safai Bangladesh carpet cleaning starts from ৳30 per sq ft.