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4 Carpet Cleaning Tips

It is a chore that we all like to avoid whenever we can but cleaning your carpets doesn't have to be tough.  With these carpet cleaning tips, you'll be well on your way to keeping your carpets looking new!

4 Carpet Cleaning Tips

Tip 1 – A Thorough Cleaning

Every six months your carpet should get a good thorough cleaning.  This is easily achieved by using a carpet cleaning service.  They'll save you from the dirty work and their deep cleaning machines will give your carpet the deep clean it needs.

Tip 2 – Spills

Watch for spills!  Take care of them in a quick manner to keep your carpet free from stains. Using water on most spills will do the trick, and then absorb with a clean towel.  By taking immediate action you can prevent spills from becoming stains that leave you with a dirty and messy carpet.

Tip 3 – Vacuum

You should always take the time to vacuum your carpet often and make sure you do a good job. This means going over the floor in several directions to allow the vacuum time to pick up all it can. High-quality vacuums are the best choice, as they get up the most debris.

Tip 4 – Avoid Debris

Set up your entrance to keep soils from tracking into the house.  The use of entrance mats and shoe storage will help remove debris from entering the house.

Around 80% of the soils that enter a building or home are dry. The remaining 20% are greases, oils, and starches. The dry soil types are easily removed by vacuuming. As long as they are removed on a daily basis, it will help to minimize the damage to the carpet.

Take charge of the life of your carpet by keeping it clean and free from debris – a small step that can go a long way in ensuring a happy and healthy home for you and your loved ones.

Laura Cyra:

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  • I wish I could say that I deep clean my carpet every six months, but I had no idea that I needed to do so! Despite my negligent habits of the past, I'm happy I know this now! I'll also be sure to work on being better on vacuuming my carpet! Thank you very much for these tips!

  • Thanks for the carpet cleaning tips! My kids get our carpet so dirty it drives me crazy! I'm going to take your advice and get my carpet thoroughly cleaned every six months. That should help keep it in its best shape.

  • Have you any hints on cleaning a hardwood floor? Broom and Mop works today but need something a bit more heavy duty for deep cleans?

  • Our carpet always seems to need a deep clean, so I really appreciated these tips. I think I’ll work on being better at keeping our shoes off while we’re in the home. I really appreciate the tip to vacuum carpet , as I know that will come in handy!

  • Great tips.. Thanks for sharing this . I would have to say that carpet cleaning is extremely important, especially for asthmatic people. I have recently confirmed that carpet is the best flooring for those with asthma.. Definitely,you have written a very good article with complete description about the best tips for carpet cleaning.

  • Great tips Laura. I'm having a hard time cleaning up my carpet. These cleaning tips are just awesome. It really helped me big time. Thanks!

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