The holidays are a wonderful, joyous, and sometimes stressful time of year. If you’re planning to host friends or family members this season, you likely have some anxiety about keeping the place neat. However, the increase in foot traffic can be especially hard on your floors. While carpet cleaning can restore the fibers, consider implementing the following strategies to avoid them getting dirty in the first place.

How to Care for Your Carpets This Season

1. Go Shoeless 

Have your guests leave their shoes on the floor by the door or in a cubby, box, or basket. No matter where they’re stored, clean the area after the guests are gone. That way, any mud, dirt, or debris left behind will have no chance of finding its way to the carpet later. 

2. Keep Food & Drinks Away 

Whenever possible, have food and drinks remain in the kitchen or other areas that aren’t carpeted. That way, if something spills, it will be easier to wipe or mop it up without worrying about stains.  

3. Vacuum Often 

Before and after social gatherings, focus on vacuuming the areas of the house that have the most traffic, such as the living room and dining room. Don’t forget to check the crevices and use the hose to suck up anything left in them. This will stop dirt from lingering and being ground into the fibers to extend your carpet’s life span.

4. Use Rugs & Doormats 

A doormat outside or inside your front door can let your guests get rid of the worst of the wet soil and debris from their shoes before coming into your home. Choose holiday-themed rugs to give your home a festive flair. It’s easier to wash a rug or even throw it away than it is to lift stains from your stationary carpet. 

 
Interested in deep carpet cleaning before your holiday guests arrive? Contact Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning in Austin, TX. In business since 1983, they boast matchless expertise not only in professional carpet care and spot removal, but furniture cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, and more. They use natural, environmentally friendly products that leave little moisture behind. To schedule a visit, call them today at (512) 328-2504. Learn more about their capabilities online.