The right carpet is both comfortable and attractive. If yours is starting to look dirty or worn out, it can ruin the look of the whole room. However, it’s easy to keep your flooring looking new by following a few simple guidelines. Here, the floor aficionados from A-1 Linoleum & Carpet explain five ways to maintain your carpeting.

5 Tips to Protect Your New Carpet

1. Take Off Your Shoes

Place a mat by your front door and ask people to remove their shoes before coming in to protect your carpet from signs of aging. This will prevent people from tracking in dirt and debris and crushing carpet fibers with each step.

2. Invest in Rugs

While some people use them for decoration, rugs also protect carpets in high-traffic areas. They guard against spills and tracked-in soil, as well as keep longer strands from becoming matted. On looped carpets like berber— or in areas that see a lot of activity—rugs can even prevent snags on the carpeting underneath.

3. Use Furniture Guards

Furniture and other heavy objects can leave dents in carpeting, especially if you like to redecorate often. These can be prevented by placing guards or glide caps underneath furniture legs. With these, even heavy pieces won’t leave marks or catch on looped carpet fibers.

4. Vacuum Regularly

To keep soil from getting ground into carpet fibers, vacuum high-traffic areas twice a week and the rest of your carpet weekly. Vacuuming will also keep carpet fibers from becoming crushed or matted in frequently used walkways.

5. Get Professional Cleanings

Every year to 18 months, invest in professional carpet cleaning. This will remove stubborn stains that may linger after everyday cleaning and vacuuming attempts. It will also prolong the life of your carpet and eliminate odors.

If you’re interested in new carpeting, call A-1 Linoleum & Carpet. For more than 45 years, this family-owned company has been providing Lincoln, NE, residents with high-quality carpet, tile, laminate, and hardwood flooring. Call their team at (402) 464-3125 or visit them online to see a complete list of their services.