Carpet is a significant enhancement to the look and feel of your home, and you should be able to enjoy it for years. With the proper carpet cleaning and maintenance, it will look just as beautiful 10 years from now as it did the day it was installed.

Superior Cleaning, Inc. in Waldoboro is Midcoast Maine’s top source for high-quality carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaning. If you want to keep your floors looking fresh, they offer these tips for carpet cleaning:

• Use Rugs: Placing rugs in front of doorways and other high-traffic areas keeps soil off your carpet, making it look better and last longer. Regular rug cleaning also will keep these surfaces in good shape, so make sure to schedule professional services. There’s a reason so many people have a “no shoes inside” rule — it’s to keep their carpets clean and fresh. Consider doing the same if you have frequent visitors or children tracking dirt in and out of your house. 

• Install Blinds: On sunny days, blinds and curtains protect not only your eyesight but your carpets. They shield your carpet from prolonged exposure to sunlight, which fades and ages the fibers quicker than most homeowners expect.

• Vacuum Often: Quality carpet cleaning starts with regular vacuuming to prevent dirt accumulation. Vacuum at least once a week, but try to do it more often for high-traffic areas like the living room where everyone gathers for nightly TV. Make more than one pass over each area to catch dirt and dust the first swipe may have left behind. 

If you want your investment to last, regular carpet cleaning is vital to make it look its best. If you live in the Waldoboro, ME, area, schedule service with Superior Cleaning by calling (207) 522-1419. Check their website to see a complete list of their services, including upholstery cleaning and tile and grout cleaning.