For all of the cosy warmth and comfort that carpets bring to the home, they can be an awful pain in the back to keep clean and hygienic. A poorly kept carpet will wear out and, in some cases, undergo irreversible damage and suffer from wear and tear that needs professional replacement. Instead of replacing your beautiful carpet every few years, extend its lifespan with these five helpful tips to make your carpet last longer:

• No Dirt, No Grime, Please

Depending on your household, more dirt and grime get brought in from outdoors when shoes aren’t removed after entering the home. To many, it might seem obvious that shoes should be taken off at the entrance to the home, but some residents and their guests have the nasty habit of leaving their shoes on, even on the carpet!

Try to avoid getting into this habit if you aren’t already keeping a good habit of wearing socks or loafers around the home. This will significantly improve the condition of your carpet since one of the major sources of dirt in the home comes from what we bring with us from outdoors.

For pet owners, some dog breeds love to roll around and play in thickets, tall grass, and watercourses. Give them a thorough rinse and dry before letting them tread their dirt all around the home after playtime.

• Routine Vacuum Cleaning

Every responsible homeowner should have a good quality, trusty vacuum cleaner in their closet for carpet cleaning duty. But it isn’t enough to simply have the vacuum cleaner; you’ve got to use it!

Vacuum thoroughly 2-3 times per week, making multiple passes over the entire carpet for best effect. Choose a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter for best effect in homes where allergies are commonplace.

• Rotate Furniture

Depending on the arrangement of furniture in carpeted rooms of the house, try to avoid leaving furniture in the same place for years and years. Instead, rotate your furniture around the room to freshen up the room’s aesthetic or to open up more visual space.

A great side effect of this is that the carpet’s piling underneath furniture will have an opportunity to ‘heal’ and to rise up again. Heavy furniture left atop the carpet for too long will undoubtedly cause the piling to be permanently matted.

• Spot Cleaning of Spills

A nice glass of red whilst watching television on your sofa isn’t a bad idea, don’t let us stop you from the simple pleasures in life. But a single drop or larger spill can cause permanent stains if not dealt with right away.

Be vigilant when eating or drinking in carpeted rooms and always be quick to grab a microfibre cloth and to blot out any spills right away.

• Call in the Experts

In addition to all of the above tips, don’t forget to have your carpet professionally deep cleaned every so often. Steam cleaning is safe, effective, and hygienic and will extend the lifespan of your carpet since mould, bacteria, and dust will be removed at their source deep within the carpet’s piling.

Don’t hesitate to contact us at Electrovac to have your carpets professionally steam cleaned.

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Whether you require routine steam cleaning or immediate water damage remediation for your beloved carpet, contact the friendly professionals at Electrovac and we’ll be happy to assist you.