Carmine

If you would like to make your carpeting last forever you need to take a proactive role in its maintenance. This does not mean that you need to obsess over your carpet but there are some simple things you can do to make it last. Read this article for a few quick tips to help you care for your carpets.

One tip is to remove your shoes when you walk on your carpet. This might seem hard to do but you will get used to it and it will become second nature. The effort is well worth it because it will prevent soil from getting on the carpet and will cut down on the wear as well. Another good tip is to use area rugs. Area rugs placed strategically throughout your home can save a lot of wear on your carpets. Put them in high traffic areas such as walkways and in front of couches in living areas. My third tip for you is to vacuum often. Vacuuming removes abrasive soil which will gradually destroy your carpeting. Vacuum once or twice a week at a minimum. My fourth tip is for you to treat spots as they happen. Do not let them build up or you will become overwhelmed. Keep a bottle of spotter and a rag handy for emergencies. My last tip is to rearrange your furniture on a regular basis. This will change the wear patterns in your home and will make your carpet last much longer. Rearrange the furniture every six months if possible.

I hope this article will help you increase the life of your carpet. These are simple and easy things that anyone can do. Also remember to have your carpet cleaned on a regular basis by a local carpet cleaning professional.

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