6 Tips on How to Clean Your Carpets

I was talking with my sister yesterday and the topic of the weather came up and how hard it is to keep the carpets clean with all of the salt, mud and wet snow that we are dealing with in many parts of the country. I am finding that out first hand myself with the snowstorm we just came through. The carpets are full of dirt and mud. My sister said she could not stand looking at her dirty carpets anymore so even though they are still getting snow, she is calling in the professionals for rug cleaning, where she lives.

It got me to thinking about some tips on how to keep our carpets looking great all the time and to make them last as long as possible. So here are some of my tips for keeping your carpets looking great, even with the snow, rain and ice issues we face.

1) Know the type of carpet you have and how to clean it best. Different styles like loop, plush, berber, have different cleaning methods.

2) Spot clean immediately when spills and dirt occur.

3) Vacuum your carpets often to keep any dust, mites, dirt or matting from building up in your carpets and rugs.

4) Re Arrange your furniture often so heavily trafficked area are relieved and you don’t develop paths.

5) Clean heavy traffic areas often.

6) Have your carpets and large rugs deep cleaned by a professional rug and carpet cleaning company at least once a year. Water pressure is known to work the best and will pull out excess dirt, dust and stains. Make sure that it dries completely so mold does not develop.

With these tips, you can keep your carpets and rugs looking good all the time. I hate dirty carpets and these are the tips I use on mine!

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