When it comes to maintaining your carpet, stains and dirt are the primary considerations. Dirt is abrasive against the fibers of your carpets. If ground-in soil is not removed on a regular basis, the traffic areas will begin to wear excessively.  Try to get to spots immediately. Listed below are the steps you should take to improve the appearance and life of your carpet.

Vacuuming

Vacuum your carpet often. We recommend once or twice a week. Soil is abrasive to your carpet and much of it is not visible. Failure to remove the soil can cause premature wear.   First, try to remove any loose particles such as food, pieces of crayon, bugs, etc. as they can cause a spot on the carpet when vacuumed.

Professional Cleaning

As general rule, carpet cleaning by a professional, certified firm should take place at least once per year for residential carpet. Clean more often if you have heavy traffic areas. Commercial carpet should be cleaned at least two to three times per year.

Note: Proper professional carpet cleaning will not leave a sticky residue behind and can be done as many times per year as needed.

Spot Removal and Interim Cleaning

Immediate spot removal is helpful in avoiding a permanent stain. Care must be taken in how spot cleaning is performed. Use club soda or water on a white terry cloth towel to gently blot the spot. Avoid the following because they can permanently set the stain: Laundry detergents, dishwashing detergents, soaps, and other products not designed for carpets. If you are unsuccessful in removing your spots, call Pro Carpet to make an appointment. Never use bleach on or near your carpet.

Protective Coatings

Carpets are treated with protectors during the manufacturing process. Dupont Teflon™ and 3M Scotchgard™ are examples of these. After 2 to 3 years, much of the protective coating wears off, depending on traffic. We recommend you have us re-apply the treatment.

 

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