We beat out the carpet correctly: how, where and what is the best way to do it?

Some housewives prefer to knock out heavily soiled items outside, most often in the courtyard. This manipulation is very effective; if you do it at least twice a year, you don’t have to worry about the freshness of the air in the apartment.

The approach has only two negative points. Firstly, the manipulation is quite specific and few people carry it out according to all the rules, hence the not the best result. Secondly, recently there has been controversy over the legality of cleaning carpets in the courtyards of residential buildings.

Is it possible to beat carpets in the yard outside?

If just a few years ago everyone could beat out their carpets in the courtyard of the house, and for this purpose special stands in the form of horizontal bars with massive crossbars were even placed on the street, today the situation has changed dramatically. Understanding why events suddenly became banned, we can highlight the following points:

Dust, dirt, particles of various aerosols and chemical products accumulated in the pile enter the atmosphere, which negatively affects the environment and even contributes to the destruction of the ozone layer. To avoid this, you must prevent the distribution of the listed components. To do this, you can simply cover the carpet with a damp sheet before the beating process.
The dirt flying away from the processing of the product can settle on the clothes of others, washed clothes (some people still dry it in the yard), and items from the playground.A wet sheet also prevents or minimizes this moment, but before starting treatment it is better to assess all risk factors and knock the carpet away from people.
Noise. In a busy courtyard not far from a busy road, no one will pay attention to the characteristic claps. And in a secluded enclosed courtyard with a minimal noise level, there are bound to be dissatisfied people. For this reason, it is better to clean carpets in the daytime, and not in the early morning, and on weekdays, and not on weekends.

There are no laws prohibiting this particular manipulation. But there are provisions that do not allow the cultivation of dirt in the courtyard of a residential building. Therefore, it is unlikely that it will be possible to carry out cleaning without hindrance if one of the neighbors does not agree to it.

How to beat out a carpet - professional and improvised tools

Several factors go into choosing the right carpet beating tool. You will have to take into account not only the density of the product, but also the time of year, the length of the pile, and the degree of its contamination.

To efficiently remove a carpet in winter, you need to take a special tool with rubberized elements. It will not freeze or crack in the cold, ensuring high-quality workmanship of the product.
In the summer you can get by with a plastic tool, the main thing is that it is sufficiently flexible.
You can use sticks, mops and other available means, but only to remove the main dirt. They will easily get rid of sand between the fibers, but will not completely remove dust deposits.

Tip: Rattan beaters are very popular today. Some housewives weave them themselves and regularly update the devices.Such products are environmentally friendly, allow you to quickly and thoroughly beat out the carpet, do not break and bend well, without harming the pile.

The area of the instrument also plays an important role. Small carpets and items with delicate textures can be processed with massive beaters. They will allow you to work through the material fairly quickly, spending a minimum of time and effort. But for massive products, it would be correct to take a beater with a small working area.

You will have to spend more time on the work, but this way the carpet will really be cleaned to the maximum. When using a large tool, you will either have to apply a lot of force and in a few minutes it will run out, or all the dust will simply move into the upper layers of the pile.

How to beat out a carpet correctly - features of different approaches

Regardless of the season in which the treatment is carried out, there are several rules, the observance of which allows you to beat out carpets efficiently and quickly:

The yard should be dry and windless. If the action takes place in winter, then light snow is allowed.
Before starting treatment, the carpet must be vacuumed on both sides using a dry method. Then we roll it up with the pile inside and take it outside. In the yard, you need to inspect the horizontal bar for any protruding elements and wipe it off from dirt. Few people know that carpets can also be cut on a horizontal surface, for example, on dense grass or a short-cut lawn.
We hang or lay out the product with the pile down, and begin to knock it out with short, frequent blows without applying significant force. We act consistently, moving from top to bottom. This is the only way to prevent dust from moving to neighboring areas.
Maximum efficiency can be achieved by working as a team.While one person knocks out one part of the product, the second can lift the carpet by the opposite end, this will protect it from dust and dirt.
After achieving the desired result, it is recommended to turn the product upside down and knock it out again, but only from the inside. It is generally better not to use a beater on the pile. Only very dirty carpets can be knocked out from the front side, after covering them with a damp sheet.
The final stage of processing will be superficial cleaning of the item on both sides with a slightly damp brush.

During the winter months, snow is used to enhance the cleansing effect. It is applied generously to the surface of the laid out product, after which the carpet is knocked out and the remaining snow is swept away. It will be correct to carry out the approach on both sides of the functional device; this is the only way to get rid of all the dirt. If there is not a lot of snow, you can lightly rub the suspended object with it, and then work it with a beater.

The summer equivalent of this approach is to use a damp sheet. The main thing is not to add detergents to the water; clean liquid will return freshness to the pile faster. If the product is saturated with tobacco smoke or other unpleasant odors, then use a very weak vinegar solution. However, after cleaning the carpet will have to be left in the fresh air for several hours so that the pungent odor will disappear from it.

Alternative option! Along with wet cleaning using snow or a sheet, there is dry cleaning of carpets at home, which involves the use of simple improvised means such as soda and salt.Many also appreciated the effectiveness of carpet cleaning with tea leaves and even sauerkraut - a particularly effective “grandmother’s” method.

Contrary to popular belief, beating carpets on open balconies is not recommended; it is practically useless. The item must be blown from all sides, only then will it be thoroughly cleaned.