Vacuuming your carpet regularly is a no-brainer if you want your carpets to last, but not all vacuum cleaners are created equal. While any vacuum cleaner is better than none, choosing a vacuum cleaner that’s specifically designed for carpets can make a huge difference when it comes to longevity.
Many modern vacuum cleaners have beater bars with brushes that help loosen dirt and debris from the floor as you vacuum, but this can create a problem for carpets. Beater bars, while effective at loosening dirt, can also cause additional wear and tear that reduces the overall longevity of a carpet.
You should instead vacuum your carpets with a vacuum cleaner that relies completely on suction instead of a beater bar. These types of vacuums don’t just provide superior cleaning, but also reduce the amount of wear and tear on your carpets. They also often include HEPA filters which help trap all sorts of tiny particles and can even improve the air quality in your home.
Choosing the right vacuum cleaner doesn’t do much if you reduce the use of it, so you should also get in the habit of cleaning your carpets on a regular basis. The longer you wait to clean, the more dust, dirt, pollen, and pet hair has time to build up in your carpet, making it much harder to properly clean in the first place.
You don’t need to vacuum every day, but for the best results you should still plan on cleaning your carpets twice a week. This will prevent them from getting too dirty and provide a significant boost to the overall lifespan of your carpet flooring.
Nothing ruins carpet flooring quicker than a noticeable stain, so it’s also extremely important to spot clean spills as soon as they happen. Stains don’t have to be inevitable, but the longer you let spills sit on top of your carpet, the more likely they are to become permanent.
If you spill something on your carpet, be sure to act quickly to blot up the liquid with a damp rag and then apply a carpet cleaner to the area according to the directions on the bottle. After that, simply rinse and let it dry and you should be able to prevent any long lasting damage from taking root.
The easiest way to stop your carpet flooring from getting too dirty is to prevent any dust or dirt from making contact with it in the first place. A simple and easy way to do this is by investing a few different floor mats so that anyone who enters your home can wipe off their shoes before they get the chance to dirty up your carpets.
You don’t need to place them everywhere, but placing one by all of the main entrances to your home can go a long way to ensuring that all that outside dirt and debris stays away from your carpets and doesn’t cause any damage.
Another great way to improve your carpet’s longevity is to give it the occasional deep cleaning. While vacuuming is still very effective at cleaning up a vast majority of the dust and dirt on your carpets, even the best vacuum cleaners won’t be able to suck up everything.
If you want to ensure that your carpets last as long as possible, you should hire a carpet cleaning service to deep clean your carpets with a carpet cleaning machine every 12-18 months.
Carpet protectors can also play a huge role in keeping your carpets clean and extending their overall life span. These carpet protectors often come in the form of a chemical spray that coats carpeting and prevents spills, dirt, and more from seeping into your carpet in the first place.
There are plenty of different carpet protectors to choose from and applying them is quick and easy so simply go to the store or search around for one online and you’ll be able to ensure that your carpet has the protection it needs to last for years to come.
Is your Shillington carpet flooring showing signs of wear and tear? Are you thinking about replacing your carpets with something new? Give us a call at 610-935-2226 or contact us on our website, mydadsflooring.com.
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Carpeting doesn’t last forever, and whether you want to install new carpets or would like to replace it with something else, our team is always here to help. Don’t settle for old, outdated carpeting when you don’t have to. Contact My Dad’s Flooring and take the first step toward getting your new dream floors today!
