If you've just installed new carpeting in your office, the main thing is to keep it in pristine condition for as long as possible. Normal wear and tear can easily occur, especially in places where heavy foot traffic is involved. While you may be focused on dirt and grime buildup, the types of shoes worn across your carpeting can greatly affect its overall lifespan. When it comes to carpet wear from shoes, here are five of the worst types of shoes that you can wear on your carpeting.
High Heels
One of the worst shoes you can wear across your new carpeting are heels. Because the weight shifts greatly as you step, the heel of the shoe heel can easily press into the carpeting and leave an indent. Heels are damaging because if enough pressure is applied, then the pointed heel penetrates the carpeting and padding underneath. Over time, this can lead to balding and permanent dents in the appearance of your carpeting. Remedy this issue by wearing shoes with minimal pressure points when you're inside.
Wedges
A popular design for many women's shoes is a wedge. This shoe design can be troublesome for carpeting because it can create an indent into carpeting and hardwood flooring with the heel of the shoe. Wedges work similar to a high heel in that a lot of pressure is placed down into the floor with the heel when walking. Having your carpet area cleaned frequently with Zr Clean™ technology from ZEROREZ® can help pull up ground in dirt and debris and actually lift up the fibers of the carpeting. This can restore the appearance of your carpeting if it's been affected by shoe damage.
Cleats
Depending on the customer base of your business or if you often see customers and clients at your office in the greater Atlanta area, maybe some of them bring in children. If their children just came from baseball practice, a lot of a dirt and grime can become deposited into the fibers of your carpeting. Cleats are a bad choice for carpeting because they apply specific pressure points into the surface of your carpet. This can lead to indents that can be caked with stains and dirt. ZEROREZ® uses a powerful extraction system to not only remove tough dirt and grass stains but also reduce the appearance of heavy foot traffic areas.
Shoes With Stamped Designs
If you frequently wear shoes with logos or designs that leave an imprint on the sole of your shoe, it can affect your carpet. This holds especially true if you do a lot of standing or walking in one certain area or footpath. After cleaning your new carpeting with ZEROREZ® Zr Clean™ system, consider adding a carpet runner or additional piece of carpeting over those locations where you do a lot of standing.
Traction Shoes
As the seasons change, so do your footwear needs. This leads to unexpected carpet wear from shoes. When summer is over, you may switch to outdoor boots or hiking shoes that have a lot of deep tread on the base. These shoe types can easily cause dents and worn out spaces in your carpeting or floor. Avoid the problem by replacing these shoes when you're indoors with lightweight shoes, supportive slippers or socks.
Consider removing shoes when entering your home or switch out to flat shoes when at work. Frequent cleaning with ZEROREZ® and avoiding shoes that may penetrate your carpet can help keep it looking new for years to come.
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