After spending all that time picking the right carpet, you love how it looks in your space and feels under your feet. It is, therefore, natural to want it to stay that way as long as possible. While dirt and stains are sometimes inevitable, the following guide offers tips for both prevention and carpet cleaning.

How to Care for Your New Carpet

1. Use a Carpet Protector

Protector sprays are available that resist stains, as well as guard against wear. However, they are not appropriate for all kinds of carpet. Test it on a hidden area of the flooring first to make sure it won’t change the fiber color.

2. Entry Mats & Slippers

Place mats near entry doorways for people to wipe their feet before walking on the carpet. Additionally, consider having your kids or guests take off their shoes upon entering. Not only will this limit the amount of debris being tracked in, but it can also stop heels and cleated shoes from snagging the fibers. You can keep complimentary slippers by the door for this purpose.

3. Remove Stains Immediately

If something manages to spill on the carpet, clean it up right away using carpet-specific solutions. If none are available, try blotting the area with a paper towel, rather than soaking the area with water, which might cause the stain to spread further. Use the Heaven’s Best Spotter (ask your cleaning technician).

4. Vacuum Often

Weekly vacuuming will keep your carpet looking clean and extend its life by minimizing wear in high-traffic areas. In addition, by picking up dirt, food crumbs, mites, and pet hair, this habit will improve your indoor air quality and reduce allergic reactions within the home.

5. Hire a Professional Carpet Cleaning Service

You should have carpets professionally deep-cleaned at least once a year—more often if you couldn’t get to a stain in time and it has set. Instantly, you’ll notice that your carpet will look brighter and smell fresher since their advanced tools can get deep into fibers where vacuums are incapable of reaching.

Keep your flooring looking like new with the help of Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning of Travis County, TX. In addition to professional carpet cleaning services, this family owned and operated business can also help restore your leather and upholstered furniture. Visit them online to learn more about their offerings or call 512-328-2504 for an appointment.