Imagine that you just installed new carpet in your home in the Atlanta area. How can you make sure that such a big investment pays out over time? By developing a consistent cleaning and care routine for your home, you can ensure that your carpet continues to benefit your family well into the future. Although the lifespan of a carpet depends on its quality, with a good cleaning routine, the average carpet can last between eight and 10 years.
Regular Vacuuming
Vacuuming regularly prevents a buildup of dry soil in the deepest layers of your carpet. Industry professionals suggest vacuuming one time per week for every person in your household. If you smoke, have allergies, or own a pet, consider increasing the frequency. Heavily trafficked areas such as entrance ways should be vacuumed every day. Routine vacuuming is also the best antidote to crush damage, or the uneven wearing of carpet in heavily used areas, and prevents dust from reentering the air in your home.
Spot Cleaning
A lot of home remedies for spots and stains can accidentally discolor or damage carpets. As a general rule of thumb, always blot stains instead of wiping. If you think it's going to leave a stain, contact a professional as soon as possible to see if they can assist with a professional cleaning. If you try to remove the stain yourself, be careful, as more aggressive cleaning can fray the fibers of the carpet.
Exercising Care
Protect your carpet from prolonged exposure to sunlight by utilizing shades and blinds—when you leave the room, draw the blinds. Using area rugs or runners in the busiest parts of the house is another great approach to maintain carpets. Regardless of your room setup, move around your favorite furniture to prevent pile crushing. Consider placing coasters under the legs of any large pieces of furniture to spread the weight evenly across a wider area.
Deep Cleaning
All carpets need regular deep cleaning to remove residue and trapped soils. Just because you follow the above guidelines does not mean that you can or should skip deep cleaning. It is actually best to reach out to ZEROREZ® before the soil in the carpet is visible. Just like vacuuming, the frequency that you clean your carpet is dependent on the amount of traffic in your home. For the average family, professionally cleaning your carpet is recommended every six months.
Following these simple suggestions will help to maintain the style and strength of the new carpet in your home. If you have any questions, reach out to the experts at ZEROREZ®.
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