Carpet Care Tips
Take care of your carpet it is a big investment
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Preventive Maintenance
Use walk-off mats at all entrances to
absorb soil and moisture. Clean mats regularly so they don't become
sources of soil themselves
Move Furniture
Move heavy furniture occasionally to
avoid excessive pile crushing. Put coasters intended for use with
carpet under the legs of tables, chairs, and other furniture to help
distribute the weight and prevent mashing the pile. Do not use
chairs or appliances with rollers or casters on carpet without a
chair pad designed for carpet. Continued use without a chair pad can
cause damage to the carpet.
Protect From Sunlight Protect your carpet from prolonged periods of direct sunlight with blinds, shades, or awnings.
Regular Vacuuming The most important step in the care of your carpet is vacuuming. Vacuum thoroughly and frequently, particularly in high-traffic areas, to remove the dry soil. As particles of dry soil work down into the pile, they are more difficult to remove and can scratch the fibers leading to premature wear of the carpet. High-traffic areas might need to be vacuumed daily. The whole house should be vacuumed once a week. Change the vacuuming direction occasionally
Professional Cleaning
Even though vacuuming can remove most of the dry soil, it
is also necessary to clean your carpet on a regular basis to remove
the more oily or sticky soil which builds up in the pile. When
cleaned regularly, it is much easier to remove this material. The
carpet in a typical household should be cleaned every 12 to 18
months depending upon the number and age of the residents and
presence of pets.