What Can I Do to Prevent Damage to My Carpet?
What steps can I take to ensure the longevity of my carpet? This is a question that comes up frequently in conversations with our clientele. You will be relieved to know that there are a number of straightforward measures you can take to ensure that your carpet retains its lustrous appearance, cleanliness, and fullness for many years to come. The following is a list of things you should and should not do in order to keep your carpets in good condition, regardless of whether they are in your house or your place of business.
DO:
At ground-level entry areas, place welcome mats or “walk-off” mats to collect and contain any dirt and dust that may have been tracked in from the outside.
Keep these mats clean at all times.
(In private homes) Request that family members, friends, and other visitors remove their shoes before entering.
Implement a regular vacuuming regimen (read our post on vacuuming frequency to decide how often you should vacuum.)
Every other or third time you vacuum, give special attention to the corners of the room and under the furniture.
It is important to brush and clean your pets on a regular basis in order to limit the amount of hair, dander, and grime that is absorbed by your carpets.
When you are in a room with carpeting, you should avoid eating items that are juicy or sticky.
Serve children’s liquids in cups that have lids that can be securely fastened.
If you want to get rid of a stain, act quickly. The longer you wait, the greater the chance the stain will get permanently embedded in the fibers and permeate into the padding of the carpet. This might result in odors as well as the formation of mold.
Before applying any new spot cleaners or other cleaning solutions to the installed carpet, first test them on a small remnant of your carpet that you keep aside for this purpose. Certain cleaners have the potential to alter the color or texture of particular carpets.
Periodically invest in the services of a professional carpet cleaner.
DON’T
Scrub a stain on the carpet with all your might. It will not work and will only drive the stain further into the carpet while also causing the fibers of the carpet to become more frayed. Instead, blot it out.
You are using the incorrect type of cleaner. It is important to read the directions provided by the manufacturer on the label of the product very carefully in order to avoid causing any permanent damage or discoloration.
Misuse of deodorant powders might lead to unpleasant odors. If you apply a deodorizing powder more than once, it may leave a gunky residue on your carpet, which may become more obvious as time passes and more powder is applied. Keep in mind that deodorants are not meant to replace the services of a professional cleaner.
Use an excessive amount of cleaner. If you use too much cleaning solution on your carpet, it could cause it to become permanently damaged and could also allow residue that attracts dirt to build up. To find out how much of the product to use, check the label on the packaging.
Rent carpet cleaning equipment that isn’t up to par. Unfortunately, rental equipment is frequently destroyed, and the vast majority of the time, it is not adequately maintained. It’s possible that renting devices could cause more problems than they solve.
You can get the most use out of your carpet for many years to come with just a little bit of prior planning and some basic carpet care knowledge. We sincerely hope that you found this series of blog postings to be educational and helpful. Do you want additional details? Check out the Cleaning Service that Green Carpet offers. They provide carpet cleaning service on the Same Day Carpet Cleaning Mountain View you call.
