As the owner of Xtreme Cleaning, I get asked how to take care of a carpet after we have professionally cleaned it a crazy amount of times. So, I decided to give you 5 of my best tips for keeping a professionally cleaned carpet clean.
Regular Hoovering
No one likes to vacuum, but it’s one of the easiest and most effective ways to keep your professionally cleaned carpet looking good. When you vacuum, you get rid of allergens, dirt, dust, and pet hair that build up over time and make your carpet look dirty. To really keep your carpets clean, they should be cleaned at least once a week and every day in the most used areas.
Spills and Stains
We’ve all been in situations where someone gives us a big glass of red wine or a big cup of tea, and the next thing we know, you’re wearing it. In these situations, act quickly and get a clean cloth or paper towel to soak up as much liquid as possible as soon as possible. Make sure to dab instead of rubbing because rubbing will make the stain bigger. The idea is to let the cloth soak up the stain. After you’ve soaked up as much as you can, get a carpet stain remover and follow the directions on the bottle.
Top Tip: Test the stain remover on a hidden part of the carpet first to make sure it won’t damage the carpet or change the colour.
Always Use A Coaster
Another way to care for your carpets after professional cleaning is by using coaster pads under the legs of your furniture. These pads help to distribute the weight of your furniture and prevent it from indenting or crushing your carpet fibres. Coaster pads also help to protect your carpets from spills and stains that can happen when glasses or cups are placed directly on the carpet. By using coaster pads, you can help keep your carpets looking nice for a long time.
Moving your furniture around
Why not freshen up your living space by rearranging the furniture? This not only makes your house feel new and exciting, but to do it effectively, you should aim to change the areas where people walk on your carpet. This keeps the carpets from being crushed and keeps them looking their best, so you won’t have to replace them as often.
Wipe your Shoes.
Putting a doormat in your main hallway is an easy and effective way to keep dirt and other debris from getting on your carpets. Put the doormat somewhere that will make people want to wipe their feet when they come in. The doormat should be made of something strong and absorbent, like cotton or microfiber, so it can catch dirt and water before they get on your carpets.
Ongoing Maintenance
Your carpets will look better and last longer if you keep them clean after a professional cleaning. Vacuuming regularly, addressing spills and stains immediately, using professional carpet cleaning services, and having a doormat in your main hallway are all simple and effective ways to keep your carpets looking fresh. Lastly, the best way to make sure your carpets last a lifetime is to have a professional clean them regularly. If you’re in the Tamworth or Lichfield area, consider using Xtreme Cleaning to help your carpets last a lifetime. Call us on 07557 401005 to get your carpets looking like new.