Carpeting is very common, and with the right maintenance, it can last a long time. If you want to get the most life possible out of your carpeting, we encourage you to follow these top tips to keep your carpets looking pristine for years to come:
- Vacuum frequently. Don’t wait until there’s a visible mess on your carpet to bring out your vacuum cleaner. Vacuum regularly to help suction up dirt and debris that isn’t immediately visible. There are a lot of different contaminants that naturally accumulate in your carpet fibers and will wear these fibers down over time if they don’t get vacuumed up.
- Be careful with shoes on carpet. Your shoes track in dirt, insect residue, and several other types of outside filth that can damage your carpeting. Be careful with wearing shoes on your carpets. It’s best practice not to wear them at all on your floors, but if doing so isn’t an option for you, place a mat in your entryway for people to wipe off their shoes before walking throughout the rest of your home.
- Clean up spills immediately. Spills happen. When something spills on your carpet, it’s important that you clean it up right away to help minimize the chance of stains as much as possible. When cleaning up a spill, dabbing at the area is generally better than scrubbing at it. Even without spills, it’s good practice to have your carpets professionally cleaned periodically.
Eventually, your carpeting will need to be replaced, even if you’ve taken care of it for years. Call us here at New Age Flooring & Remodeling to install new carpet or a new flooring type.