Carpeting offers a beautiful option in floor coverings. It can make a room feel warm, plush, rich and inviting. While it is a wonderful choice for many homes and families, the fact that carpet is a soft surface with padding underneath can mean it wears easily and requires a little more attention than other flooring options. In this article, we will discuss some helpful tips that you can use to make their carpeting last longer.
If you want a long lasting carpet, the process begins at installation. Always make sure to purchase the best carpet padding you can afford. High quality carpet padding inhibits stains and repels dirt, dust, pet hair and grime. Generally speaking, it is also thicker and more comfortable to walk on. Always discuss your carpet padding options with your installation specialist and request an upgrade if it is within your budget.
After your carpeting is installed, consider asking your family and friends to remove their shoes anytime they enter your carpeted areas. Shoes track in dirt, dust, pollen and other elements from the outdoors. Allowing these things to enter your carpeting is a sure fire way to make your room look dingy and dirty faster. By removing shoes in the house, you can keep your carpeting clean for a longer period of time, increasing its lifespan.
Even if shoes are removed every time you enter your home, some dirt will make its way in. This is why vacuuming is so important. Make sure to purchase a high quality vacuum with excellent suction and use it at least twice a week. If carpet odors are a problem, you can also use a bit of baking soda or other carpet powder before you vacuum. By allowing your vacuum to remove the majority of the dirt and grime that gets onto your flooring, you will help to keep your room clean and fresh.
Even with the most diligent of care to your carpeting, it is likely you will find that a stain makes its way onto your flooring from time to time. When this happens, do your best to remove it as soon as possible. Purchase a high quality stain remover, spot treatment or small, handheld carpet cleaning tool. Use this anytime a stain appears, even if the stain is very small. Stains that are allowed to sit are more difficult to remove, and they can damage the fibers of your carpeting. Avoid this by getting them up as soon as possible.
Finally, get your carpeting professionally shampooed at least once a year. A professional cleaning removes dirt and grime that is trapped within the fibers and padding of your carpet. This makes your carpet look and feel cleaner, and it increases the lifespan of it as well.
Installing new carpeting is an investment in your home, and with a little effort you can make that investment look great and last longer. Follow the advice in this article in order to keep your carpeting looking fresh, new and inviting for many years to come.