In the hustle and bustle of daily life, nitty gritty household chores and responsibilities are oft times forgotten. Regularly cleaning your carpets for example, becomes a back-of-the-mind, end-of-your-list concern amidst your long work hours, extracurriculars and social activities. Let’s face it, sometimes at the end of a busy day when you have to choose between a few minutes of couch time or vacuuming your carpets, we all know what we are likely to choose. With this said however, carpets can be host to a community of dust and dirt particles, germs and bacteria. Therefore, it is essential that you practice regular and diligent carpet cleaning. This will ensure you keep your house and your family healthy. Here we provide 5 indispensable tips for maintaining the life and longevity of your household carpets.
Ditch The Shoes
The easiest way to prevent outside germs and grime from being traipsed into your home is by avoiding it before it ever happens. Cleaning up mud, grass and who knows what else off of your clean carpets, left behind by dirty shoes is a pain. So, make a point of leaving shoes at the door! Organise a basket or shelf for the family to ditch the shoes as soon as you enter the house. In addition to this, shoes also have a harder tread than slippers, socks or bare feet so decreasing the longevity of your carpets.
Use Area Rugs Over Your Carpets
Think of area rugs as smaller, more decorative carpets that are used as a means to extend the life of your bigger room carpets. Placing area rugs in areas that get a lot of foot fall will help keep your carpets clean. Not only do they give you an extra layer of protection from daily wear and tear, but they are a great way to bring life and comfort to a space. In addition to this, area rugs can be mor easily cleaned and maintained in comparison to fully-installed carpets. Furthermore, you can also utilize chair mats, which protect your carpet from furniture legs, wheels and corners.
Vacuum Carpets Regularly
Regular vacuuming is a straight simple way to keep your carpets cleaner for longer. With children and pets, regular daily activities may find your carpets being trodden with dirty feet or soiled with food particles and arts and crafts remnants. Regular vacuuming picks up dirt and prevents it from getting compressed into your carpets. If you aim to vacuum atleast three times a week, you will see a significant difference in the cleanliness and longevity of your carpets. With this said however, the most effective way to vacuum your carpets is by going slowly. While a quick vacuum pay seem sufficient, the areas of higher foot traffic require slower vacuuming. This allows for even the smallest of particles to be picked up from the fibers of your carpet.
Attend to Spills & Stains Immediately
We know all too well how difficult a good ol’ wine spill or melted chocolate can be to get out of your carpet. The longer a stain sits, the harder it is to remove. Therefore, make a point of dealing with spills and stains as soon as possible. This will ensure you maintain the longevity and cleanliness of your carpets. When mopping up a spill for example, always blot. Scrubbing a spill can work the stain deeper into your carpet. Alternatively, if you are dealing with spilt food or mud, use a knife or sharp edge to gently scrape the surface once it has hardened.
Annual Professional Deep Cleaning Services
Even with a stringent, routine cleaning schedule, your carpets deserve a little bit of tender love and care. Nothing beats a deep clean when it comes to protecting your rugs and keeping them fresh and clean. Once or twice a year, book in a professional cleaning service. Professional carpet cleaners use professional equipment and cleaners to ensure the best possible finish for your home. Here at Chemstrat, we offer a wide range of professionally generated cleaning chemicals and equipment suited for all your cleaning needs.