You have installed a new carpet floor in your home. You often steal a glance at the elegance of the floor that seems to have become the center of attraction of your rooms – at least for the time being. Don't expect it to look the same for long. You will have to take care of it to ensure that it maintains almost the same looks and feel.
But when it comes to maintaining that carpet floor, there is not much that you can do. There are in fact 2 important things that you can do and must do! 1) Vacuum it regularly, and 2) Remove the stains the moment you see them.
Regular Vacuuming
How often should you vacuum your carpet? It is recommended to do so 2 times per week. If you can do more often, it will be better. This will help enhance the life of the carpet floor and also make it look good. Vacuuming will help in many different ways:
• It will remove dust and dirt;
• Remove hazardous allergens;
• Reduce the impact of foot traffic.
The areas that receive heavy traffic are recommended for at least 3 sessions of vacuuming per week.
Remove Stains Instantly
Don't let those spills and stains to rest and penetrate the fabric. Remove them the moment there is a spill. What is the best method to remove them? Blot it. Continue blotting until it is dry. Then make sure to vacuum it so that no water is left for the development of mold.
The carpets will also require cleaning from time to time, but if you can take care of the above-mentioned two points, you can keep the challenging cleaning part to the minimal. Because you will not be cleaning the carpet often, it will be best to get it done by a professional. Make sure to use these 2 tips to keep your carpet floor always looking (almost) the same as it was on day one.
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