A new carpet can refresh the look of a room—not to mention, it can feel luxurious under bare feet. After investing both time and money into selecting flooring to tie your whole design scheme together, it’s natural to want to maintain it as long as possible. The guide below suggests a carpet cleaning schedule to keep the fibers looking new for as long as possible.

How to Care for Your Recently Purchased Carpet

1. Prevention

A large part of carpet cleaning and maintenance is prevention. Mats should be placed outside and inside the home. Let them take the brunt of the dirt and mud before it gets to your carpet and consider leaving your shoes there until it is time to venture out again.

2. Vacuuming & Deep Cleaning

Carpet should be vacuumed at least once a week, and twice a week in high-volume areas—even if it doesn’t look dirty to the naked eye. Mud, allergens, and debris often bury themselves within the fibers, where they might be invisible at first, but accumulate with time. In addition, new carpets have microfibers left over from when they were manufactured, which need to be vacuumed up. Use the attachments to get areas up against the wall. Additionally, you should arrange for professional carpet cleaning every three to four months to eliminate deep-set dirt and bacteria, reduce the appearance of traffic lanes, and extend the life of your flooring.

3. Take Care of Stains Immediately

The longer a stain is allowed to set, the more permanent it will become. However, it is usually never a good method to douse the carpet with water. Instead, blot spills with a clean, white cloth or absorbent tissue. If it is a grease stain and you decide to use a degreaser, then spray it on the cloth and blot the area. If these methods aren’t working or if you discover an older stain, request expert assistance.

Looking for someone to help you maintain your new flooring? Turn to the carpet cleaning experts at Superior Carpet Care, serving the Texarkana, TX, area. A recognized leader with over 20 years of experience, you can rely on them for regular service or emergency situations—such as in the case of water damage. View them online to learn more about what they do. Then call (903) 319-7854 for a free estimate or to schedule an appointment.