Commit to Regular Vacuuming
We often hear homeowners claim to vacuum frequently, but they fail to specify the frequency. An adage says, “He who fails to plan, indeed plans to fail.” Hence, it’s crucial to establish a timetable for vacuuming various carpets and rugs around your house. This way, you’ll ensure they are cleaned as often as necessary.
We advise that you vacuum your rug at least weekly. Nevertheless, with pets, children, or rugs located in high foot traffic areas like the hallway or entrance, you might need to vacuum more frequently.
Prevent Dirt from Entering Your Home
As expected, the major conduit of dirt into your home is via your shoes and pets. Therefore, one effective and simple measure for maintaining the health of your rugs is avoiding shoe-wearing indoors. This may appear challenging at the onset, particularly if it’s a habit. Consider placing a shoe rack at each house entrance to remind everyone, or investing in house slippers. Just ensure they are worn indoors only. If you need to wear shoes indoors, have a mat at every entrance to clean your shoes when you enter.
Put On Socks
While shoes might be detrimental to your carpets, socks aren’t. Our feet naturally sweat and produce oil. Wearing socks or house slippers indoors can protect your rugs from these oils, which can alter the rug fibers and colors over time. Just confirm whatever you wear is clean, and replace your socks after wearing them in shoes.
Rearrange Your Furniture
Most people occasionally change the arrangement of their furniture for a renewed ambiance at home. Besides enhancing your home’s aesthetic, rearranging your furniture can alter traffic flow in your home, thereby evenly distributing the wear and tear on your rugs. If rearranging furniture seems like a task, at the very least, rotate your rugs, as constant foot traffic on a particular spot can cause quick wear and tear in that area.
Blot Spills Immediately
Incidental spills often result in spots and stains on rugs. In the event of a spill that could result in a stain, quickly use a white cloth or paper towel to blot as much liquid as possible. Use a light pressure and a dabbing movement. Avoid scrubbing the carpets, as this can intensify the stain and harm the rug.
These tips will assist in maintaining your rugs’ cleanliness and health between professional rug cleanings from Chem-Dry Carpet Tech. If it’s time to schedule your regular rug cleaning in Simi Valley, contact us at (877) 885-5522, we’ll be glad to assist!
