If you have carpets in your home, you’ve undoubtedly dealt with stains. A thorough carpet cleaning can remove evidence of your pet’s housebreaking struggles or the spilled red wine from your last dinner party, but it’s better to avoid stains altogether. That’s easy to do when you take these steps to keep the floor clean. 

How to Avoid Stains on Your Carpet 

1. Vacuum Regularly

A good rule of thumb for vacuuming is to do it before your carpets look dirty. If you look at the floor and see visible dirt or other debris, it’s past time to clean up. The longer you wait between cleaning sessions, the more likely you are to deal with stains, as dirt and dust can get ground into the fibers. Cleaning every couple of days can prevent this from occurring.

But even with regular vacuuming, you’ll still need to schedule professional carpet cleaning to remove dirt, debris, and stains that a vacuum can’t. 

2. Be Prepared

Even when there are rules about what’s acceptable on the carpet, accidents happen. The faster you deal with spills and treat stains, the more likely they are to come out.

Put together a carpet cleaning kit with all the tools you need to handle accidents, like salt for wine stains, a pet stain remover for urine, plus rags and brushes. Don’t scrub at stains; instead, blot the spill to avoid damage to the carpet fibers and making the spot worse. 

3. Avoid Stain-Causing Activities 

The carpet isn’t the place to do arts and crafts projects or enjoy a bowl of tomato soup and glass of red wine. Keep anything that can leave stains away from the carpets. If you absolutely must work on the school science project posters on the living room floor, cover the carpet with plastic sheets to prevent stains.

If you need carpet cleaning to get rid of stubborn stains, turn to P W C The People Who Clean in Honolulu. They’ve worked with homeowners and businesses all over Hawaii since 1973. They also offer drapery, upholstery, window, and general house cleaning. Request a free estimate by calling (808) 521-6307 today, or learn more about their services online.