When you install new carpets in your home, you’ll want to protect them from spills and stains caused by kids. From playing with certain toys to tracking mud into your home that requires professional carpet cleaning, there are many ways your carpets might become damaged. Fortunately, it’s easy enough to prevent damage by following a few tips.

4 Ways to Prevent Kids From Damaging Carpets

1. Create a “No Shoes” Rule

Teach your children to remove their shoes as soon as they come home after school or from playing outdoors. Encourage them to do so by installing shoe racks or cubbies right beside the front and back doors. Shoe removal will prevent mud stains and musty odors from developing in the carpet.  

2. Designate Play Areas

Certain toys and activities, such as painting, coloring, and sculpting sand, run a high risk of causing carpet stains and leaving permanent damage. Reduce the risk of these issues by only having your kids play in certain areas of the home, ideally those without carpeting.

3. Use Rugs & Mats

Area rugs and mats provide additional carpet protection, especially in spaces that receive plenty of foot traffic from your kids. Use rugs and mats in living rooms, hallways, and anywhere else with a lot of traffic. Put padding beneath them to keep them in place and add extra protection for your carpeting. 

4. Have Them Sealed & Cleaned

Hire a carpet cleaning company to spray your carpets with a protective solution that will block stains and repel spills. It’s also a good idea to schedule professional carpet cleaning from time to time to prevent mold and mildew from old spills from forming beneath the surface. 

Keep your carpets clean and healthy with services from America’s Best Cleaning & Restoration Services. For over 28 years, this carpet cleaning company has provided rug and upholstery cleaning, mold remediation, and pet odor removal to clients throughout La Crosse, WI. Call (608) 782-6995 to request a quote on carpet cleaning, or visit them online to learn more about fire and water damage restoration services.