Did you know that most carpets turn threadbare within a couple of decades? Much of the damage that turns carpets into unusable messes is preventable. When dealing with a high quality family heirloom that you don’t really want to part with, it’s important to keep in mind that you can prevent the majority of damage that makes carpets into unsightly, tattered messes. Here are five of the easiest ways to keep carpets looking fresh for a longer period of time.

1. Avoid eating or drinking foods near a carpet that you are trying to preserve.

    This one is more or less common sense for most. Crumbs and spills put stress on a carpet’s fibers, even if it’s immediately cleaned by a professional. Organic carpets are also more prone to getting moldy if they are exposed to foods, and spilled stuff. It’s just not a good look.

2. Deal with stains and spots ASAP.

    The sooner you get the spots and stains that you already have in your carpet treated professionally, the better. Not only does this make your carpet look that much newer, but it also can help preserve it for longer periods of time. We also suggest using Scotchguard to help keep the carpet looking fresh.

3. Friction is a bad thing for carpets, as is pulling snags.

    If you have a snag in your carpet, just trim it. Pulling it can actually cause more damage to the carpet. Similarly, rubbing your carpets fibers to “freshen it up” is an easy way to get more frays, more snags, and more headaches when it comes to keeping your carpet looking pristine as ever. It’s also good to remember that friction is bad when you are trying to work a stain out a carpet. Rubbing a stain actually will work the stain deeper into the carpet; blot it out instead.

4. Not all of the products that are being sold for carpet care are actually good for your carpets.

    A common misconception is the idea that carpet powders help protect carpets. No, these powders are actually made to reduce smells that get trapped in carpets over the years. Most carpet powders actually damage fibers in carpets over the long term, making them a product that you might want to avoid…unless you just bought a carpet from a smelly home.

5. Regular care is the best indicator of whether or not a carpet will look great in the next 20 years.

    It’s not only regular vacuuming that is so important when you are trying to preserve a carpet. It’s also making sure to book appointments with a reliable, high quality carpet cleaning company. Professional cleaners are able to get out the dirt and grime that is stuck at the bottom of carpets. It’s the grit that gets all the way to the bottom that loosens carpet fibers and discolors carpets the most. So, if you care about your carpet, try to get your carpet cleaned professionally at least 3 times per year.

When you call us for your professional carpet care, we not only use the gentlest of cleaning methods to keep your carpet preserved, but we also offer a consultation that helps keep your carpets pristine for years to come. Trust the family business that has been cleaning carpets for over 25 years – call us today!

5 Ways To Keep Your Carpet Longer with Jersey Steamer Cleaning Services

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