Discover the strange cleaning trick that an Aussie mum swears by: ‘It’s so satisfying’
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Cleaning your home can sometimes feel like an uphill battle, particularly when it comes to keeping carpets and rugs looking as good as new.
However, an Aussie mum has discovered a fantastic way to transform old, dirty rugs and leave them gleaming again – and the cleaning-enthusiast community is abuzz with excitement!
The Australian mum recently posted her advice on the popular Facebook group Mums Who Clean.
In the post, she revealed she had used a high-pressure hose, otherwise known as a 'Gerni', to deep clean her rug, and the results made her rug look brand new again.
‘I thought you would appreciate this,’ she wrote in her post.
‘It’s the first time I’ve thought to Gerni my rug. I didn’t realise how dirty it really was!’ She shared and attached a photo to her post.
The picture she uploaded showed one half of her rug still dirty, while the other half was ‘Gernied’.
‘Gerni’ is a household brand made in Australia. It specialises in developing high-pressure washers for home DIY-ers across the country as well as professional industries. Each of its products has powerful output pressures (PSI), ranging from 1810PSI to 2175PSI.
Her post received hundreds of comments, most of them complimenting her work. Others expressed their amazement at the results.
‘Wow. Really made a big difference!’ one wrote while another responded that they’ve been planning to clean their rug ‘for years’.
‘Didn’t want to get a professional in…Totally going to try this tomorrow!’ They added.
‘Looks like I’ve got a plan for Friday now,’ one commented.
A fourth responded: ‘I’ve done this before. It’s so satisfying watching all the dirt wash away,’ one person commented.
However, one member of the group warned homeowners with wool rugs to be careful should they wish to try and ‘Gerni’ their rugs.
‘I did mine and didn’t realise the wool had to be washed and dried in a certain way. Dried as a grey colour and stunk, I called a professional, and they said they couldn’t do anything. I wrecked a $600 rug,’ they explained.
Another person said to ensure that this trick is done on a ‘super hot day’ so the rug dries properly.
‘Otherwise, it will be left with a damp musty smell, and you’ll have to Gerni it all over again,’ they claimed.
Others shared their own advice for cleaning rugs.
‘I washed my Persian rugs with a soft shampoo without too much water and then put it out flat on the porch out of direct sunlight,’ one stated before adding that they used Sunsilk shampoo to clean their rug.
‘Worked beautifully,’ they stated.
Other homeowners recommended using shaving cream (which you can buy from your local supermarket or independent retailers) as a cleaning agent. According to some, the product can transform dirty rugs into brand-new-looking ones in no time. The method involves spraying a generous amount of cream over the rug’s surface and leaving it for 20 minutes before spraying it with water using a high-pressure hose. You can read more details about this story here.
As great as the ‘Gerni method’ is, one high-power washer from the brand costs anywhere between $160 and $740 at Bunnings. If you’re not keen on spending that much on a cleaning tool and settle for spot-removing the stains on your rug or carpet, CHOICE has a solution for you.
The customer advocate said you could make your own DIY carpet stain cleaner using:
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However, an Aussie mum has discovered a fantastic way to transform old, dirty rugs and leave them gleaming again – and the cleaning-enthusiast community is abuzz with excitement!
The Australian mum recently posted her advice on the popular Facebook group Mums Who Clean.
In the post, she revealed she had used a high-pressure hose, otherwise known as a 'Gerni', to deep clean her rug, and the results made her rug look brand new again.
‘I thought you would appreciate this,’ she wrote in her post.
The woman used a pressure cleaner to clean her rug. Credit: Isabelle Taylor/Pexels
‘It’s the first time I’ve thought to Gerni my rug. I didn’t realise how dirty it really was!’ She shared and attached a photo to her post.
The picture she uploaded showed one half of her rug still dirty, while the other half was ‘Gernied’.
‘Gerni’ is a household brand made in Australia. It specialises in developing high-pressure washers for home DIY-ers across the country as well as professional industries. Each of its products has powerful output pressures (PSI), ranging from 1810PSI to 2175PSI.
The difference is remarkable. Credit: Facebook
Her post received hundreds of comments, most of them complimenting her work. Others expressed their amazement at the results.
‘Wow. Really made a big difference!’ one wrote while another responded that they’ve been planning to clean their rug ‘for years’.
‘Didn’t want to get a professional in…Totally going to try this tomorrow!’ They added.
‘Looks like I’ve got a plan for Friday now,’ one commented.
A fourth responded: ‘I’ve done this before. It’s so satisfying watching all the dirt wash away,’ one person commented.
However, one member of the group warned homeowners with wool rugs to be careful should they wish to try and ‘Gerni’ their rugs.
‘I did mine and didn’t realise the wool had to be washed and dried in a certain way. Dried as a grey colour and stunk, I called a professional, and they said they couldn’t do anything. I wrecked a $600 rug,’ they explained.
Another person said to ensure that this trick is done on a ‘super hot day’ so the rug dries properly.
‘Otherwise, it will be left with a damp musty smell, and you’ll have to Gerni it all over again,’ they claimed.
Others shared their own advice for cleaning rugs.
‘I washed my Persian rugs with a soft shampoo without too much water and then put it out flat on the porch out of direct sunlight,’ one stated before adding that they used Sunsilk shampoo to clean their rug.
‘Worked beautifully,’ they stated.
Other homeowners recommended using shaving cream (which you can buy from your local supermarket or independent retailers) as a cleaning agent. According to some, the product can transform dirty rugs into brand-new-looking ones in no time. The method involves spraying a generous amount of cream over the rug’s surface and leaving it for 20 minutes before spraying it with water using a high-pressure hose. You can read more details about this story here.
As great as the ‘Gerni method’ is, one high-power washer from the brand costs anywhere between $160 and $740 at Bunnings. If you’re not keen on spending that much on a cleaning tool and settle for spot-removing the stains on your rug or carpet, CHOICE has a solution for you.
The customer advocate said you could make your own DIY carpet stain cleaner using:
- 2 tablespoons of dishwashing liquid
- 3 tablespoons of white vinegar
- ¼ cup of water
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