With the correct equipment and methods, you can safely and effectively remove shattered glass from your carpet. The procedure is as follows:
- First things first: put on some gloves to protect your hands from injuries and a mask to keep any glass shards from entering your lungs.
- Clean the area by sucking up any large shards of glass with a vacuum cleaner. The vacuum could be damaged if you accidentally sucked up any tiny pieces.
- Find every shard: If you want to be very sure that you’ve gotten rid of every shard of glass, you can use a flashlight to track down any tidbits that the vacuum might have missed.
- Once you’ve located all the shards, you can pick them up with a roll of tape. This will lessen the likelihood that the pieces may shatter and disperse across the floor.
- After picking up all the shards of glass you’re gonna wanna wash the area off with a cloth or sponge drenched in warm water and a little soap. Do not soak the carpet; instead, blot up the excess liquid.
- After cleaning, blot the carpet with a dry cloth or paper towels to remove any remaining moisture. Let the spot air dry completely.
- Inspect the area once the carpet is dry to be sure you got rid of all the shards of glass.
- In conclusion, cleaning up glass from carpet is a tedious chore, but it can be accomplished successfully with time and effort. Seek the assistance of a professional cleaner if you have any doubts or if the glass pieces are too difficult to remove.
It is important to be careful and take your time when trying to remove broken glass from carpet. It is easy to cause damage to the carpet if you are not careful. If all else fails, give Mr.Hardwood a call at 770-318-8880 for a free home estimate to restore the damaged area.
