How To Maintain Your Carpet’s Beauty
Carpet soiling – not stains – is probably what
irks most homeowners the most about carpets. And for good reason. It’s
unsightly and basically, gives off the vibe that the carpet is much older than
it seems.
As frustrating as having dirty, worn-out
looking carpets can be, such an occurrence is preventable as long as you why it
happens.
What Makes Carpets So
Susceptible To Dirt
While it is common knowledge that
carpet is a fabric, what’s not known to most people is just how much this
factors into why and how carpets are so susceptible to aging prematurely.
You see, just like bed sheets and other types
of fabric we use in our house, we have to clean the carpets regularly to keep
them clean and preserve their beauty. However, since we walk on the carpets a
lot, carpets require a different type of cleaning, one that’s a bit more
extensive.
Why so?
Again, we go back to the fact that carpets are
still fabrics. Yes, carpets are much more durable and are made to last for
years, even decades at a time. This, despite being walked on every day.
However, know that even just a single square foot of carpet can hold up to as
much as 10 pounds of dry soil and still look clean!
The sponge-like nature of carpets is to blame
for this, as carpets soak up almost all the dust, dirt, pollen and other
contaminants you and your family bring home every day. This also means that
carpets do get dirty every day, but most people won’t know because, as
explained, carpets have an amazing ability to soak up a lot of dry soil without
showing any signs.
This, however, does not mean that you should
just let carpets be. This is because once carpets begin to appear soiled, that
usually means that it hasn’t been properly taken care of and by then,
professional cleaners may have to come back for repeat sessions to restore the
carpet’s beauty.
What You Can Do
As a homeowner, one thing that you can do is to
vacuum your carpets regularly and treatment spots, as well as stains
immediately.
Experts recommend that carpets be vacuumed as
regularly as twice or thrice a week for families composed of four people living
in an average-sized home. However, those living with children and pets may have
to vacuum much more regularly, especially in high-traffic areas.
Spot treatment is also a MUST. Though, you may
want to refer to the carpet’s care manual or instructions for this. Similarly,
you can call the carpet manufacturer for more information on how to safely spot
treat your carpets.
Most important of all, you’ll want to have your
carpets cleaned by professionals regularly. It is recommended by the Carpet and
Rug Institute that carpets be cleaned by professionals once every two years.
Carpet manufacturers too, recommend the same, and on top of this, most
manufacturers require carpets to be cleaned by certified professionals for
warranty purposes.
Keeping your carpets clean is a never-ending
chore, one that will be well worth it once you look at how your carpets are
able to remain beautiful many years after being installed.