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Extending Carpet Life
1. Vacuum Regularly. Normal household dirt and dust is abrasive to your carpet. Vacuuming often not only keeps your carpet cleaner, it significantly reduces wear and tear in traffic areas. A good quality, well maintained vacuum cleaner can make this job a snap.
2. Shoes. Adopt a “no shoes” policy in your home. Not only do shoes track in dirt from the outside, they can be very abrasive to your carpeting. House shoes, slippers or socks are the best way to go.
3. Area Rugs. Strategic placement of durable area rugs in highest traffic areas can help keep your carpet cleaner and reduce uneven wear patterns. Do not use carpet remnants. The rough backing on remnants is abrasive, and will cause the carpet to wear faster.
4. Cleaning up Spots and Spills. The first thing to do is to remove any excess material from the carpet by blotting or with a shop-vac. Work towards the center of the spot or spill to prevent further spreading. Do not rub excessively - permanent fiber distortion can result. Dampen a sponge and rinse the area. Next, take a white towel and blot up as much moisture as possible. If there is still a spot, a spot remover formulated for carpeting is best. Make sure you rinse thoroughly to remove any soapy residue, or the spot will come back.
5. Carpet Cleaning. At least once a year - more often if you have kids and dogs - have your carpet thoroughly cleaned. Remember, as a rule of thumb, it’s easier to maintain your carpet than to restore it.
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