Basic Carpet Care

As a flooring material, carpets and rugs have many advantages and merits. They bring coziness, comfort, warmth and elegance to your home. Nevertheless, daily traffic takes its toll and spills can leave stains, thus our carpets need to be cleaned and maintained on regular basis in order to last longer and look better. Right now, we’re going to share tips on basic carpet care with you.

The first line of defense against grit and dirt is, of course, regular vacuuming. If you have reversible rugs, vacuum both sides, but without vacuuming the fringe of a rug. This method will remove grit and grime that could wear out your carpets prematurely.

Still, a carpet needs regular cleaning to keep it looking its best. It is, therefore, of high importance to thoroughly clean your carpets approximately once a year. If, however, you have kids and pets and/or light-color carpet, your carpets will require cleaning at least once in 6 months. Carpet manufacturer’s cleaning guidelines should be always followed to the letter when doing this yourself.

Many people choose to have their carpets professionally treated, especially when it comes to more expensive rug types. Professional companies, such as Carpet Cleaning Calgary, use high-end cleaning agents and equipment, plus they have experienced and skilled staff that knows how to deal with different types of fibers, dyes and spillage.

If you have a pet, a vacuum will not be enough, since it usually leaves pet hair behind. Therefore, use a stiff brush to remove remained hair and brush in the direction of the nap of a rug.

Sun exposure and foot traffic can put extra stress on an area rug. If possible, turn your rugs and carpets every year to even out the wear. And, if you have small area rugs, take them outside shake or beat it vigorously to remove grit and dirt.