Rugs and carpet decrease the noise in your home, keep your feet warm, and of course, they look good.
The downside is they attract a lot of dirt and debris that can be tricky to remove – even with a vacuum.
How to clean your carpet and rugs with a rubber broom
Nicole Gibson, the Laundry & Stain Removal Queen at Söka Australia, says a vacuum works fine for cleaning carpets if used properly.
“The problem is people are time-poor, so their vacuuming techniques are questionable,” she says.
“There is an ad on TV showing people that if they vacuum slower, it picks up more from carpets. However, if they slowly vacuumed over the area, this would provide more effective cleaning results.”

How a rubber broom works
That’s where the rubber broom comes in.
“A rubber broom agitates the built-up residue, pet hair, dust, dirt etc. and lifts and separates these particles to make it easier for removal,” says Nicole.
“The rubber broom uses electrostatic action that pulls and holds debris to prevent dust etc., from going everywhere, unlike a normal broom.”
Nicole uses this Norwex rubber broom attachment which is easy to clean and has a silver backlog keeping it free from germs and bacteria, including mould.

What’s the best way to clean your carpet
So what is the best way to clean your carpet? Nicole says she prefers to use a combination of vacuuming and a rubber broom.
“I do find a combination will get the best results,” she says. “Use a rubber broom then vacuum, especially in high traffic areas such as rugs.”
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