As many homeowners know, carpets can sometimes feel like more trouble than they’re worth. With constant dirt, spots, and spills, you may feel like you’re fighting to keep your carpet clean on a daily basis.Carpets in high-traffic areas can have a short lifespan due to the constant wear and tear that they endure. At The Carpet Cleaning Company, we want everyone to enjoy their carpet without constantly worrying about keeping it clean. Luckily, we’ve compiled a list of 5 tips that can keep your carpet looking great and increase its lifespan.
- Avoid Getting Dirt and Bacteria on Your Carpet
While this might sound like common sense, one of the best ways to clean a dirty carpet is by ensuring it doesn’t get dirty in the first place. While it’s impossible to completely avoid dirt and bacteria on your carpet, there are a few simple ways to keep your carpet clean for a longer period of time.
One of the most common ways to avoid dirty carpets is enacting a no-shoes policy in your house. Your shoes often carry dirt into your house, and studies have shown that bacteria also clings to your shoes. If you have any four-legged friends, it’s also important to wipe their paws when they enter your home, since dogs usually carry extra dirt and bacteria on their paws.
2. Don’t Forget To Vacuum
Roughly 80% of the dirt that enters your home is dry and easily removed by vacuuming. Weekly vacuuming is a simple and effective way to clean your carpet. However, vacuums can easily become damaged by too much dirt, so remember to clean them on a regular basis. It’s also important to choose the right vacuum for your carpet. While some expensive vacuums claim to be the best, you can find plenty of affordable vacuums that provide a deep clean for your carpet. Finally, remember to take your time vacuuming carpeted areas that receive heavy foot traffic, since they contain more dirt and need a more thorough cleaning.
3. Quickly Clean Spots And Spills
There are only a few things as stressful as spilling a drink on your carpet and rushing to clean the spot before it sets. Even worse, sometimes your efforts just make the stain look worse. Luckily, there are a few easy steps you can take to properly clean any spots or spills before they become full-blown stains.
First, grab a cloth and some cool water, then gently dab the spill area. If you can, you should use a white cloth to avoid other colors bleeding into your carpet and causing a different stain. Using cool water is an important step, since hot water can cause stains to set even faster. After dabbing the initial stain, spray a homemade or store bought rug cleaning spray on the area and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Finally, dab the area again to clean the stain or repeat the process until the job is done.
4. Methods To Restore Dented Carpets
If you’ve had your carpet for a while, you’ve probably noticed that it has dented spots where the furniture was before. Luckily, there are a few home remedies that can bring your carpet back to life. After vacuuming and spot cleaning your carpet, you can place a damp cloth on any flat or dented spots, then iron the area on a low heat for 30-60 seconds. If that method doesn’t work, you can also place ice on these areas, which will penetrate the fibers and bring more life to your carpet. Finally, brush these areas with a toothbrush to shape them as you like.
5. Hire A Professional Carpet Cleaner
If none of our tips seem to help, then it may be time to consider hiring a professional
carpet cleaner. At The Carpet Cleaning Company, we specialize in removing dirt, stains, mildew, allergens, and animal dander from your carpets. Our team is trained to tackle any challenge and our cleaning methods are safe for kids and pets. We also price our services based on the square footage of your carpet, so you won’t be overpaying for your carpet cleaning. For those pesky stains that you just can’t clean, The Carpet Cleaning Company can handle it for you.
