Carpet Care Value

While it might not seem like that big of a deal, the truth is that proper carpet care will make your carpet not only look great but last longer. Interestingly, many people who have wall-to-wall carpeting give little thought to simple cleaning aspects such as vacuuming. Often, people will vacuum only when the carpet really looks dirty but, vacuuming on a regular basis actually improves the look and prolongs the durability of the carpeting.

Frequent Vacuuming

First, vacuum your carpet twice a week, unless there is a specific mess that requires an additional schedule. Using a quality vacuum cleaner will ensure dirt, dust, and debris embedded in the fibers is extracted. Again, this might seem so silly but regular vacuuming will actually help extend the life of the carpet. If not vacuumed regularly, dirt becomes trapped in the fibers, causing a breakdown much quicker than if it were removed.

Clean Spills

Additionally, if something were to be spilled on the carpet, clean it immediately. Even leaving a small spill for a few minutes could be enough to cause permanent damage. Choosing high quality products that are designed specifically for carpet should be used not only according to the product instructions but also the manufacturer's recommendations. The key here is to choose products formulate for the type of carpet you have. In other words, if you have wool carpet, you need a product made for wool, if you have nylon carpet, then choose a product made for nylon, and so on.

Cleaning Products

Next, if you end up with a stain that cannot be cleaned using good products, contact a professional carpet cleaner. Again, leaving a stain can often result in permanent damage but if you have a stain that you cannot get out on your own, reputable carpet cleaning companies have special, commercial products that work amazingly well. Yes, there is a cost involved but in comparison to having to replace the carpet, it is a small investment.

Reduce Dirt

There are also a number of things you can do to reduce the amount of dirt, as well as wear and tear to include:

Throw Rugs

For any high traffic areas, throw rugs help. In addition to protecting the carpeting underneath, throw rugs will also capture loose dirt and debris, eliminating a problem of dirt becoming embedded in the carpet fibers.

Shoes

At entry doors, set up a station or basket where people entering can remove their shoes. Obviously, anything on the bottom of a shoe is going to transfer directly to the carpet. Therefore, having people who enter your home remove shoes will help.

Filters

Many people forget about the importance of changing out air filters in both air conditioning and heating systems. Dirt and dust builds over time and when the air or heat is turned on, it becomes airborne, eventually settling in the carpet. However, changing out old filters will help trap this dirt, ultimately, saving the carpet while reducing the amount of dusting needed.