How to Maintain a Clean Carpet

There’s nothing like the feeling of nice clean carpet between your toes. Unfortunately, carpets can become dirty and beat up quickly, especially for big families and in high traffic areas. For the best carpet care protection, it’s critical to have the correct equipment and supplies on hand at all times.

Don’t let spills and stains ruin your carpet. Follow these tips to keep your carpet looking new:

• Keep a regular vacuum regime. Vacuuming is an important way to care for your carpet. Vacuuming high traffic areas will keep the carpet fibers fluffed up and prevent dirt from becoming embedded deep within the carpet fibers, which can eventually change the look of your carpet color.
• Establish a no shoe rule in your home. Ask family and guests to take their shoes off before entering your home. Dirt and bacteria stick to carpet fibers and can cause odors in your carpet in addition to the visual damage. Wear slippers indoors to keep your carpet looking and feeling fresh for years to come.
• Spot clean trouble areas as soon as you notice them. It’s inevitable that your carpet will be the victim of a spill or two, but if you use the wrong products to clean up, you can permanently damage your rug. Carpet spotters are best for those tough stains and protecting your investment.
• Dry or steam clean your carpet once a year. Both dry and steam cleaners will do the job to keep your carpets intact. Steam cleaning once a year keeps your carpet clean, but do not steam more than twice a year, since overdoing it on heat and moisture can cause damage of its own. If your carpet gets too wet, you run the risk of growing mold and mildew.

When done correctly, these tips can extend the life of your carpet. For more information on cleaning products for your floors, contact Source Supply today at 1-888-792-2166.