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From teaching your baby to crawl to settling down for board games or a movie night, carpet makes your living space a safer, more comfortable place to be. But, over the years, the steps you take and the drinks you spill will damage your soft flooring. How can you ensure your carpet continues to enhance moments with family and friends for years to come? Use the following maintenance tips to keep this flooring in pristine condition.

3 Essential Carpet Maintenance Tips

1. Take Your Shoes Off

As you come in from a long day at work or a sudden rain shower, your shoes will be caked in dirt, mud, pollen, bacteria, and microscopic particles. Instead of tracking them into your carpeting — where they will get lodged in the porous fibers  — establish that no shoes are allowed to be worn in the house. Place a shoe rack by the main entrance, so family and guests have a visual cue for your carpet maintenance strategy.

2. Clean Up Spills Quickly

carpetAfter a hectic dinner party or holiday celebration, the last activity you’ll be in the mood for is cleaning. However, if you spot a stain on your carpeting, it’s crucial to clean it up immediately. To avoid spreading the substance further, blot the stain with a cloth instead of wiping it. Then, apply a carpet cleaning solution and allow it to soak in according to the instructions, before removing it with a plastic scraper. If the spot remains, call a professional stain remover to tend to the discoloration before it becomes permanent.

3. Vacuum Smart

While a vacuum cleaner is an indispensable tool in the world of carpet maintenance, you may not be using it to its fullest potential. For example, if you have pets, several children, or frequently have guests over, you should be vacuuming at least twice a week, if not more, in high traffic areas. Before you vacuum, sprinkle baking soda on your carpet to remove lingering odors. As you use the vacuum, go over every spot at least twice, in slow backward and forward motions, to ensure you pull up the maximum amount of particles from deep within the fibers.

 

If you’d like to replace your old or damaged carpeting and start using these maintenance tips, get in touch with Accent Flooring of Cincinnati, OH. They are proud to sell and install high-quality carpeting, as well as ceramic tile, vinyl, laminate, and hardwood flooring. Whatever material you’re most interested in, stop by their showroom to browse your options in person. You can also visit their website to view inventory online. To speak with a flooring expert about materials or installation services, call (513) 481-8600 today. 

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