From vacuuming to spot treating spills, carpet cleaning can take up a large portion of your chore list. Luckily, much of the workload can be reduced by limiting the amount of dirt you track inside. Even when taking care of pets and handling yard work, it’s possible to keep your carpets clean with the following four tips.

How to Avoid Tracking Dirt Inside

1. Use Doormats

Pick up a few bristly doormats from your favorite hardware or home goods store. Place one outside of the front door, patio entrance, and the door to the garage. With a few reminders, your family and guests will get in the habit of wiping off their shoes before coming indoors, leaving the dirt outside.

2. Trim Your Pet’s Paws

If you have a furry friend in the family, keep an eye on the hair around their paws. Excess fur could trap dirt, grass, and small pieces of wood every time they head outdoors to use the restroom or play fetch. By trimming these hairs every week or so, you can avoid dirty paw prints on your floors and furniture.

3. Try a Shoe Rack

If you have particularly light or absorbent flooring, you may need to go a step beyond the doormats. By adding a shoe rack to the parlor or mudroom, you can encourage friends and family to take off their shoes before they come inside. Place a mat underneath the shoe rack to collect any dirt or debris that falls from the shoes so that you don’t have to double down on carpet cleaning in that area.

4. Sweep Up the Exterior

As you mow the lawn, or play tag with the kids outside, you may kick up some dirt and grass onto the walkways leading up to your home. Sweep up these pathways once a month—or as soon as the dirt starts piling up—to avoid bringing it into the house.

While these tips might protect floors from future dirt, get rid of past stains with help from Polar Carpet Cleaning of Anchorage, AK. They know it only takes a few years for mud, slush, and soil to discolor carpets and rugs. They offer a slew of professional services, like steam cleaning and stain removal. They also clean upholstery, tidying up your sofas, armchairs, and other fine furniture. To learn more about their skills, visit their website, or call (907) 227-5953 to schedule a carpet cleaning appointment today.