Carpet Cleaning

In order to stretch out the maximum longevity of your carpet and to keep it looking its best, you are going to have to engage in several methods of carpet cleaning. Carpet cleaning is a process which requires both personal and professional attention, and you should remember that an important aspect in keeping your carpets clean is preventing dirt, spills, and tracking onto your carpet as much as possible.

To prevent wear issues that will also inevitably leave their permanent marks on your carpet, encourage guests and family members to take their shoes off before entering your living room or other carpeted areas. No matter how clean the bottom of the soles, hard soles will always end up wearing down the fabrics of your carpet. Most will also end up tracking outdoor materials into your carpet, where they will prove abrasive against the weave and cause a lot of wear over time. Be careful about what kind of food and who is allowed to bring food onto your carpeted area. Spills can be very detrimental and some, like grape juice and other purple stains, are almost impossible to get out. Even water can leave a permanent mark.

If a spill does occur, make sure you have some stain remover handy and that you apply it immediately. The best brand I have ever come across is Folex, which removes even some of the toughest stains when applied according to the instructions on the bottle. Remember to always test the brand of remover that you buy on a small section of your carpet before using it in an emergency, to make sure that it itself does not leave a stain on your carpet.

Vacuuming is vital to the health and life expectancy of your carpet (and your family) and your floors should be vacuumed twice a week. All vacuums are not created equal, so make sure that you choose a good brand and shop around a bit before you buy yours. Vacuums that cost thousands of dollars certainly have all the bells and whistles, but in the end a model that you can by at a department store will usually accomplish the job just as well.

You should have your carpet cleaned by professionals who specialize in carpet cleaning at least twice a year. The best times are during your spring cleaning and right before winter. Shop around carefully for the best and least expensive professionals for your carpet cleaning needs- this procedure can be very costly, and not all companies will follow the same methods. The cleaning should include a shampoo and a wash, and the best deals companies offer will include several rooms and often pieces of your furniture as well.