In the past couple of months, we’ve been getting a lot of questions about carpet. Today, we’ll be going over a few key points you need to know to best maintain any carpet.
In the past couple of months, we’ve been getting a lot of questions about carpet. To best address them, we decided to reach out to our carpet installers: Imperial Tile.
According to them, the most important thing you can do to maintain your carpet is to vacuum, vacuum, vacuum. A lot of people complain about their carpet matting down, but vacuuming at least once a week should prevent this from occurring altogether.
Also, don’t vacuum in the same direction and pattern every time. This will help your carpet stand up to foot traffic and will prevent it from becoming worn down. Using a vacuum cleaner that will work well for your specific carpet is another way to maintain it.
High-quality vacuums can be adjusted for height. If you have a thicker carpet, you’ll want to raise your vacuum to a higher height setting. The opposite is true for short carpet.
So, what about actually cleaning the carpet? First, stick to a professional cleaner and have your carpet cleaned every 12 to 18 months. Rug Doctors and household steam cleaners can actually do more damage than good, since they can de-laminate your carpet.
According to them, the most important thing you can do to maintain your carpet is to vacuum, vacuum, vacuum. A lot of people complain about their carpet matting down, but vacuuming at least once a week should prevent this from occurring altogether.
Also, don’t vacuum in the same direction and pattern every time. This will help your carpet stand up to foot traffic and will prevent it from becoming worn down. Using a vacuum cleaner that will work well for your specific carpet is another way to maintain it.
High-quality vacuums can be adjusted for height. If you have a thicker carpet, you’ll want to raise your vacuum to a higher height setting. The opposite is true for short carpet.
So, what about actually cleaning the carpet? First, stick to a professional cleaner and have your carpet cleaned every 12 to 18 months. Rug Doctors and household steam cleaners can actually do more damage than good, since they can de-laminate your carpet.
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The most important thing you can do to maintain your carpet is to vacuum, vacuum, vacuum.
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Additionally, rugs can help to protect your carpet and keep it clean. Rugs are good for decor and for the longevity of your carpet. Placing rugs in areas where people enter your home and need to wipe their shoes is always a good option.
When a carpet does get dirty or a spill occurs, the best thing you can do is to get the stain out right away. Dish detergent and a little bit of water will go a long way. Blot at stains with a white cloth, since colored cloths can transfer pigment to your carpet. And remember: never scrub at a spill or stain. You can find more information on removing stains here.
Some wear and tear is to be expected, though. Depending on the activity that takes place in your carpet, you may start to see some rippling or relaxing of the carpet over time. If you move furniture often, this is likely to occur.
Different kinds of carpet tend to relax more than others. This has nothing to do with an installation defect. But, relaxing of the carpet is covered under our warranty for the first year.
If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
When a carpet does get dirty or a spill occurs, the best thing you can do is to get the stain out right away. Dish detergent and a little bit of water will go a long way. Blot at stains with a white cloth, since colored cloths can transfer pigment to your carpet. And remember: never scrub at a spill or stain. You can find more information on removing stains here.
Some wear and tear is to be expected, though. Depending on the activity that takes place in your carpet, you may start to see some rippling or relaxing of the carpet over time. If you move furniture often, this is likely to occur.
Different kinds of carpet tend to relax more than others. This has nothing to do with an installation defect. But, relaxing of the carpet is covered under our warranty for the first year.
If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
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