Keep That Brand New Carpeting Looking New!
New carpeting is a big investment that you want to maintain. The best way to keep your carpets looking new is to get them cleaned regularly, even if it is
brand new! Take a look below for a few pro tips to ensure your new carpeting stays new (or at least looking like it).
- Ditch the shoes
Wearing shoes in the house increases the amount of dirt and mess you track in over your new carpets. Shoes also have a harder tread than slippers and will wear down your carpets faster. Make it a habit for your family and visitors to take the shoes off as soon as they walk in the door
- Get an area rug
Adding an area rug or runner in an area of your home that gets a lot of foot traffic will help prolong the life of your new carpets. The rug will likely need regular maintenance too, but deep cleaning a rug is a lot easier and cost-efficient than deep cleaning the whole carpet.
- Vacuum regularly and thoroughly
Regular vacuuming is a simple way to keep your carpets cleaner for longer. Pro Tip: the higher the foot traffic in an area of your home, the slower you should vacuum- a quick pass won’t pick up all the dirt as effectively.
- Replace vacuum filters and bags regularly
Whether your vacuum is upright or canister, filtered, or a traditional bag model, keeping it in good working order will help keep your carpets cleaner for longer. Make sure you change your filter or bag regularly. If you don’t, your vacuum could lose suction and fail to pick up the dirt that builds up in your carpet.
- Deep clean at least twice a year
The best way to keep your brand new carpet looking fresh is to get it cleaned regularly! Instead of waiting until your carpet looks dirty, make a twice-yearly note on your planner or calendar to give your carpets a proper deep clean. Calling the professionals will ensure the best possible clean — we have cleaning machines that are considerably more powerful than any at-home machine you can buy or rent from the store. This will enable a technician to extract water (and therefore dirt and debris) more efficiently with shorter drying time, preventing the growth of mold. Professional cleaning machines will also heat the water temperature quite a bit higher than an at-home machine which results in a more effective cleaning in your home.
- Deal with stains right away
The longer a stain is allowed to set, the harder it’ll be to get it out. Prevent set-in stains by dealing with any spills or stains as soon as they happen. As always- blot, don’t scrub!
Check out our blog for all of our spot cleaning tips, and contact us today to schedule a professional carpet cleaning.