Posted on August 15, 2025
Light coloured carpets are the epitome of class and beauty, giving any room a sophisticated feel. They can also make an area look bigger and brighter, both of which we all appreciate in our homes.
But like with anything, there are always potential downsides. Light coloured carpets tend to stain more easily, and of course, if you ever spill red wine, it’s always over a light coloured carpet and not tile! So once the damage is done, is there any way to undo it?
This article tells you all you need to know about carpet cleaning, with a special focus on cleaning light coloured carpets. For personalised advice, contact our team at Mint Cleaning today.
Carpet gives you a wonderful, warm, and cosy feel underneath your feet. It makes any room feel inviting and homey, especially when it’s plush and allows your feet to sink into it.
However, this also means that messes and spills can sink in as well. It’s a debate many home buyers and renovators have: Carpet, tile, hardwood, vinyl? The options for flooring today are seemingly endless!
If you pick carpet, and light coloured carpet in particular, here are some tips to keep your floors looking fresh.
Regardless of the carpet colour you choose, carpet will typically require more effort to clean than hard flooring. For any colour carpet, you should regularly vacuum (especially if you see crumbs or anything else sitting on it) and clean spills as soon as you can.
Light coloured carpets make dirt and spills more visible, as the contrast between the light colour and dark stains highlights the blemishes. This makes protecting and maintaining your carpet the first steps in keeping it clean.
Prevention is always better than a cure. While some accidents can’t be prevented, anything you can do to minimise risk to your light coloured carpets can make a big difference!
The most crucial way of protecting your carpet is to reduce tracking in any dirt. This means removing your shoes before you come inside, or leaving them in a tiled entryway before stepping onto the carpet. If you have guests over, if they see you remove your shoes or notice a pile of shoes at the door, they’ll most likely follow suit. Plus, a no-shoes-inside rule also helps to reduce bringing in pathogens on the bottoms of your shoes, making this a two-for-one tip!
Although your light coloured carpet is now at reduced risk of shoe-related damage, this doesn’t eliminate daily wear and tear that can build up over time. This means that maintaining your carpet’s freshness is key.
You can do this by vacuuming it regularly, especially in high-traffic areas like hallways. Ensure you vacuum slowly, as this gives your vacuum more time to pick up dirt, crumbs, and anything else that may have fallen on it. If you vacuum two to three times a week, dirt will have less time to sink into carpets, helping them to maintain their colour and vibrancy.
It may seem silly to clean the cleaner, but this is exactly what you should do to keep your carpets in tip-top condition! Replace your vacuum filter and bags regularly to ensure your vacuum continues to suction well. How often you should do this depends on the size of the area you’re vacuuming, how much traffic it gets, and if you have pets who shed fur.
You should have your carpets professionally cleaned once or twice a year. This is especially important for light coloured carpets, where sunken-in dirt can make more of a problem. Even if you don’t see any visible stains, your carpets will still benefit from a professional cleaning to keep them looking bright.
If you do spill something or notice a stain, how quickly you act can make all the difference between a minor issue and a deep-set stain. You should:
If the stain doesn’t lift, calling a professional carpet cleaner is your best bet. With access to technology and materials typically not available to the public, professional carpet cleaners deal with stubborn stains regularly and can help you get your carpets looking brand new again.
Plush carpet is nearly a necessity in Canberra, where winter (and autumn, and spring) can bring chilly weather that makes you appreciate carpet all the more. To keep your looking as new as possible for as long as possible, contact our experienced team at Mint Cleaning today.
