With the amount of foot traffic it receives each day, your carpet can easily take a beating. However, proper maintenance at regular intervals will make it look and feel as good as new, so you can avoid premature replacement. To that end, Thiemans Flooring of Wentzville, MO, has provided several simple maintenance tips to keep your carpet in shape.

How to Preserve Your Carpet

Vacuum Regularly

If you let dirt and dust sit on your carpet, the constant flow of traffic will bury the contaminants and damage the fibers, leaving your carpet looking dingy and worn down. Vacuuming once or twice a week will pick up particles sitting on top of the surface and prevent them from sinking, so your carpeting looks fresh and fluffy.

Soak Up Spills

The way in which you handle spills can have a significant impact on a carpet’s appearance. For the best results, accidents should be attended to as soon as possible. Rather than rubbing the stain—which will push it further into the carpet—dab it with a cleaning solution and blot it with a paper towel or clean cloth. Also, blot from the outside in to keep the stain from spreading.

Cut Snags

If you look closely at a carpet, you’ll probably notice tiny snags. These are a common and inevitable, especially if you have kids or pets. You may think you can use your hands to pull the snag out, but this will only make the problem worse by tearing the carpet away from its backing. Instead, use a pair of scissors to cut the snag at the base.

Schedule a Regular Professional Cleaning

In addition to vacuuming your carpet about once a week, schedule a professional cleaning once a year to prevent the fibers from dulling or becoming matted. This will make spills easier to clean up and keep carpet fibers from fraying. Deep cleaning from a professional service will also pull up embedded dirt and stains you haven’t been able to reach.

Regular maintenance is key to prolonging the usable life span of your flooring. If you’re having trouble, turn to Thieman’s Carpet Company for help—they have been maintaining carpeting in St. Charles County for over 40 years. To learn more about how they can help you, call (636) 327-8813 or visit the website.