Have the years taken their toll on your carpet? Interior Designs in Holmen, WI, knows that the right carpet can be integral to your interior design and really bring a room’s look together. Before giving up on yours, here are three things to try in order to bring it back to its former glory.

1. Use A Carpet Rake

If your carpet is matted, a carpet rake can help tease apart the fibers and bring it back to good condition. Realtors use this tool in houses that are going on the market, helping to make them more desirable to potential buyers. Carpet rakes can also release old pet hair that’s been trapped in your carpet. The rake you should use will depend on your carpet, as different tools are made for different pile heights.

2. Schedule A Steam Cleaning

A professional steam cleaning takes the burden of carpet care off of you. In fact, these are recommended on a regular basis. Your cleaner will use a machine that pushes very hot steam through your carpet, bringing up dirt and killing germs and growths alike. The results can be astounding.

3. Groom It Yourself

If you’re ready to take on a weekend project, a thorough carpet cleaning can be achieved inexpensively on your own. Take all of your furniture out of the room and pay special attention to old stains with your preferred stain removal method. Then vacuum thoroughly, shampoo the carpet (you may be able to rent a carpet shampooer), and make sure to let everything dry completely. A job well done!

If you’re interested in a new carpet design, or if you want to switch to laminate or hardwood flooring, Interior Designs can bring all of your flooring dreams to life. You can speak with one of their experts at (608) 526-3386, or take a look at their available carpet styles on their website. Interior Designs also shares more useful home tips on Facebook.