Tips for Keeping Your Carpets Clean
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Have you wondered why one person's carpet stays clean with three
kids and numerous pets and another's looks like a battleground
of grime, Kool-aid, and odors? It might be because one of these
people understands that to keep your carpets clean and fresh,
you have to act before the accidents. There are a number of
preventative measures for keeping your carpets clean, even if
you have four kids, two dogs, and a cat.
No Shoes
This one rule can make all the difference in the livelihood of
your carpet. Too often, we start with good intentions-we will
ensure the no shoes rule all the time. But laziness tends to set
in, and before you know it, everyone is traipsing on your nice
clean carpet with their nice, grimy shoes. It's simple--enforce
the no shoes rule at all times and your carpet will remain
permanently cleaner.
Avoid Food
Another common sense rule, but
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nevertheless important, is a
no-food-on-the-carpet rule. Understandably, this rule is harder
to enforce if you have kids, but do your best. Food and liquids,
in addition to pets, are your carpet's worst nightmare.
Vacuum
Vacuum at least once a week, but preferably more. This keeps
dirt and dust from building up, and has the added advantage of
keeping dust allergies at bay. Remember to vacuum beneath your
furniture as well.
Steam Clean
Steam cleaning your carpets is great way to ensure their
longetivity. Hire professionals or rent a steam cleaner every
four to six months, depending on the state of your carpet. Shop
around if you're worried about price, because price ranges can
differ dramatically for the same service.
Remove Stains Immediately
Clean up stains immediately; the longer you let them sit, the
longer they have to soak in. Blot
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at the stain with a mild soap
like dish detergent (Dawn and Joy are great), but never scrub.
Scrubbing a stain can cause it to spread and wear the fibers of
your carpet. Besides mild detergents, vinegar and club soda also
work well. Failing these methods or for darker stains like
juice, pet accidents or wine, sprinkle salt or baking soda over
the stain, let the stain soak in, and vacuum it up. Never use
heat to dry a stain; it seals the stain into your carpet.
Keeping your carpet clean is the easiest way to ensure its
longetivity and beauty. It is relatively simple and just a
matter of reminding yourself to be faithful to your carpet.
Treat it well, and it should last you many years (and guests!)
to come.
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