How to keep your carpet cleaner ...longer!

Proper care and maintenance of your carpet will extend its life and preserve its appearance for many years. Clean carpets contribute to a healthy indoor environment and if maintained properly, will look better and last longer! All carpets will eventually show signs of wear. This can create the illusion of soiling which often causes frustration and misunderstanding between homeowners and carpet care experts. Remember, when a 5 year old carpet is cleaned, the result is a clean 5 year old carpet! Find below some steps to slow down the wear and tear process on your carpets.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Rearrange your furniture regularly so traffic areas are changed.
2. Use door mats at all entrances.
3. Vacuum regularly using a vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter.
4. Act quickly on spots and spills.
5. Elect to have family members remove shoes at the door.
6. Keep kitchen floors clean - grease and oil can be tracked onto carpets.
7. Have carpets professionally cleaned at least once a year.