Having a clean home has never been more important given our current circumstances. While some home cleaning tasks can be straight forward like doing dishes or laundry, other tasks like carpet care can be more daunting. Here are some tips on caring for your carpet while your home is your work/daycare/gym/oasis/etc.
Vacuum regularly. Under normal circumstances it’s recommended that you vacuum at least once a week, or twice a week if you have children or pets in the home. However, given the amount of time we are all spending at home, vacuuming every other day or even daily would be beneficial. Vacuuming reduces the amount of dry soil in your carpet, which causes wear and can be very unhealthy. Don’t forget to change the filter and empty the bag when it’s ⅔ full.
Make new house rules. If you don’t already remove your shoes before entering the home, now is a great time to start - this will help avoid tracking in all kinds of unwelcome visitors (think: bacteria, etc.) into the home and onto your carpet.
Avoid over-the-counter home carpet spotters. Many carpet spotters available at the store cause permanent color loss, which you may not notice until the time of your next professional cleaning when the color loss will be evident. We provide a home spotter we recommend with every cleaning appointment and are happy to provide you with another if you run out before we see you again.
Clean up spills right away. Time is of the essence when it comes to preventing permanent stains. Be sure to use a clean, white towel to absorb as much of the liquid as possible before treating it.
Keep the bleach away from the carpet. If you are using a bleach solution to disinfect your home, be sure to keep it off the carpet as bleach causes permanent color loss.
If you have any questions about the care of your carpet or would like to schedule a professional cleaning, we are here for you.
