How To Look After A Carpet

 


A nice, clean, and well looked after carpet is a very important component to ensure that you maintain a beautiful looking home. Just a single stain or an assortment of dirt, and even fraying edges, can make a carpet look a little grim and as such, make the entire room look a little beaten up and worse for wear.


That’s why it’s imperative to follow the right techniques to look after your carpets so that they last as long as they should, and that they keep up appearances with the rest of your wonderful home. Here are a few things you should be doing regularly to ensure that your carpet is well looked after and is in great condition:


Vacuum, and Vacuum Properly


Vacuuming your carpet is easily one of the best ways to make it last and to keep it clean; however, it’s only properly effective when vacuuming is done correctly. It’s vital that you vacuum high traffic areas of the carpet, which means parts that get walked on the most, such as door entranceways, at least twice a week, with the rest of the carpet ideally vacuumed weekly, if not more often.


For the best results, you want to ensure that the height of your vacuum is set correctly for your carpet. To do this, first raise the vacuum to its highest setting and then lower it until you feel the vacuum trying to tug itself forward. When cleaning, it’s important to push the machine slowly, so that it can suck up as much debris as possible. You should always vacuum with a clean filter as your cleaning power can be reduced if it’s somewhat full.


Avoid Stains


The one thing that can ruin your carpet more so than anything else is a big stain of dropped food or drink. The worst stains that are hard to remove include wine, blood, animal urine and nail varnish. To ensure that your carpet stays strong for a long time, try not to use these products when stood on a carpet, and if you have animals it might be worth considering not having a carpet at all, as even if you clean the stain, the smell from the ammonia can still badly scent the home.


If you get one of these hard to remove stains on your carpet, it’s a good idea to get the best carpet cleaning London. These professional services will be able to remove far more dirt and grime than a simple vacuum and it is a great way to make your carpet look as good as new.


Protect Against Dirty Shoes


One of the best ways to limit the risk of dirty shoes bringing mud into the house and staining a carpet is to avoid wearing them when indoors and to instead opt for indoor slippers or socks. However, if you’re still wanting to wear shoes indoors, then the next best thing to do is to ensure that you get a water-absorbent mat that you can place by your front door. By using this, you’ll be able to wipe away dirt before you make your way inside, and it will also dry the bottom of your shoes, so that you don’t make the interiors wet.




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