How To Make Your Carpet Last
Carpeting is a popular choice for flooring in many homes. It is a soft, warm and inviting flooring choice. By taking precautionary steps you can greatly increase its life span. Keep reading to learn how to keep your floors beautiful for years to come.
What kind of family are you- shoes on or off? It may seem simple, but walking around the house in the same shoes you wear outside drags a lot off excess dirt inside the house. You might as well go outside every day and grab a big clump of dirt to grind into your carpet. Most guests will be okay with removing their shoes as well, but you should be flexible- not everyone will want to. Get in the habit of taking your shoes off everyday to make a huge impact on the amount of dirt that gets ground into your carpets.
Try to get your vacuum cleaner out once or twice a week. You want to get as much of the dirt out as possible before it gets too deep. Also, if you vacuum regularly it will be quicker each time. Focus on the high traffic areas and just go over the rest quickly to pick up the most dirt.
Keep your curtains closed a little more, especially when you aren't home. Sunlight can damage the dyes in your carpet, bleaching it out over time. Enjoy the sunlight when you are there, and protect your investment the rest of the time. The last thing you want is window shaped patches in the carpet.
Get any spill cleaned up as soon as possible. They are usually easy to remove if you take care of them right away. Once the spill has had time to soak into the fibers it will difficult, if not impossible to remove. Keep a bottle of carpet cleaner and some old towels in your supply closet so you are always prepared. Get those potential eye-sores fixed right away for the best damage control.
Try and get your carpets cleaned and shampooed at least once a year. Twice is better but since it takes quite a bit of time it may be difficult to fit into your schedule. The least expensive option is to rent a cleaner and purchase a little inexpensive soap. If you have a lot of carpeting in your home you may want to hire a professional. While it is more expensive, you will be assured they will do a great job in less time. Just make sure to read reviews and check to see what kinds of chemicals they will be bringing into your home.
Carpet is a high maintenance item, and there is really nothing you can do to get around this. Following the tips in this article will help you get your carpet looking newer longer. Keep carpet cleaning a priority in your general household cleaning schedule. Your carpets were a huge investment and you need to make sure you are making the most of that investment.
