Carpet Maintenance
There are four steps to proper carpet maintenance. The first two are done by you, the homeowner. The second two are performed by your carpet care professional.
1. Vacuum regularly
2. Clean up spills as soon as possible
3. Have the carpets professionally cleaned
4. Have carpet protector reapplied after each cleaning
Proper Vacuuming
The most important thing you can do to keep your carpet looking great is to vacuum it. Do this thoroughly and regularly, especially in high traffic areas. Why is vacuuming so important? That’s because most of the “dirt” found in our carpets is tracked in by us and our pets. This insoluble “dirt particle soil” consist of mostly sand, clay, and quartz is easily removed through regular vacuuming. If this dry soil is left to build up underfoot, the grit constantly rubs against your carpets like sandpaper. First it removes the stain resistant coating on the fibers. Next, it permanently scratches the fibers smooth surfaces, dulling the carpet’s color. At this point, you can clean the carpet, but the beauty of your carpet in those areas is damaged beyond repair.
There’s another compelling reason for regular vacuuming. carpet is beautiful and beneficial, but it also collects pollutants very efficiently. Regular vacuuming and professional carpet cleaning reduces and controls bio contaminants.
