Tips to keeping carpet fresh
Carpet is at its finest when it is fresh and clean. The problem is it doesn’t seem easy to keep carpet that way. Actually, it’s very easy, you just have to pay attention to it. A few basic maintenance techniques, along with some effort from you and you’ll keep carpet fresh at all times.
Here are your basic carpet fresh maintenance tips:
No Shoes Rule
Some homeowners enforce the rule of taking shoes off at the front door before walking throughout the house. On the other hand, some homeowner’s roll their eyes at that rule. It’s a rather wise rule if you think about it. Why take the risk of dirt or mud tracking through your McKinney, TX house?
The more shoes that walk through the more dirt that piles up, and all it takes is one muddy shoe to compromise the integrity of your perfect carpet. If you truly care about your carpet, consider adopting and enforcing the NO SHOES rule.
Vacuum Routinely
Vacuuming is your best friend when it comes to carpet. It’s easy, it’s productive and it’s rewarding. The amount of times you vacuum your carpet depends on the amount of foot traffic your carpet deals with. With regards to bedroom carpet, once a week should suffice. Carpet in the hallway; however, should be vacuumed at least twice a week if you want it to stay in good condition.
Oh, and when we say vacuum, we mean one that you steer and control. Self-operating vacuums, such as roombas, won’t place the necessary amount of pressure on carpet to do an effective job.
Deep clean at least once a year
It is highly recommended to schedule a thorough cleaning for your carpet at least once a year. While regular vacuuming is beneficial, it doesn’t quite compare to the effectiveness of a deep cleaning. Whether you choose to purchase or rent a deep cleaner or opt for the services of a professional carpet cleaning company, the results can be transformative, bringing your carpet close to perfection.
The expertise and advanced cleaning methods employed by professionals can rejuvenate your carpet, leaving it looking and feeling revitalized. It’s an investment in the longevity and appearance of your flooring that you won’t regret. In situations where there is heightened foot traffic, considering two deep cleanings in a year can be particularly beneficial for maintaining the pristine condition of your carpet under more demanding circumstances.
Clean stains IMMEDIATELY
Carpet does not handle liquids well. It can survive water, but that’s about it. Any other spill and your carpet is in trouble. The trick is cleaning any and all spills right away. If you allow a spill to sink in and dry then you’ll be staring at a carpet stain for the rest of your carpet’s existence. If you catch the stain early, the cleaning process has a high success rate.
There are plenty of carpet cleaning solutions that you can create from random substances laying around your McKinney, TX house. Just remember, they will only work if you clean the stain IMMEDIATELY.
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