1. Vacuum, vacuum, vacuum.....
Dry soils are abrasive and damaging. Over time, they abrade the fibers causing
them to look dull and lifeless. Soils accelerate the damaging wear we all
know as traffic lanes. Regular daily vacuuming helps arrest this damage
BEFORE it happens, extending the life of your carpet and making the most
of your investment.
2. Clean Spills when they happen
Get spills when they happen! Many carpets are stain resistant so acting
quickly often avoids permanent damage. Don't use hard surface cleaners.
Try tap water first. Wet dry vacs are indispensable. Use over the counter
spotters sparingly as improper use or overuse of these products may cause
damage or lead to stubborn resoiling problems. Not sure what to do? Visit
our web site or call our office first.
3. Blot DON'T scrub!
Always remember, if you have a spill, BLOT it up with a clean white towel.
Don't panic. Be gentle. Don't scrub it, don't rub it, don't be too aggressive
or you'll end up with a permanent and obnoxiously visible fuzzy spot.
4. Mom always used a door mat...
...and, you should too. Outside, doormats help knock dirt off your shoes
before you enter your home. Inside, doormats and runners help catch soils,
preventing them form entering your carpet. Just be sure to keep these mats
and runners clean.
5. Bare feet aren't as clean as you think.
Believe it or not, body oils from your feet can actually leave your carpet
dirty. Rather than walking around with bare feet or in socks you may want
to use a pair of house slippers.
6. Keep food and drinks in the kitchen.
Seems too easy,
don't it? Yep, one way to cut accidental spills in half is to simply keep
food and drink out of reach of your carpet.
7. It's a woman's prerogative to change her mind...
...and, rearrange her
furniture. The repeated foot traffic getting to and from your favorite place
to sit causes those ugly, matted traffic lanes. So, three or four times
a year, why not just move things around? It's a great way to break up your
use patterns and spread the wear around more evenly. You'll see a difference
in the long run.
8. They all look the same to me.
A great carpet starts with a great fiber.
For longevity, cleaning and comfort, nylon can't be beat. It's virtually
unanimous among carpet cleaners; nylon will outperform olefin and polyester
every time. Choose the best nylon carpet your budget will allow.
9. And last but not least...
...don't forget to maintain your carpet. Read
your warranty, manufacturers recommend professional cleaning once or twice
a year. Depending on your busy lifestyle, even that may not be enough. Vacuum,
spot clean as necessary and monitor the overall condition of your carpet.
Them time to clean it is BEFORE you're too embarrassed to have company for
dinner. Embarrassing levels of soiling actually contribute to permanent
damage. Stay ahead of the dirt and enjoy your carpet longer.
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