Three Ways To Keep Your Living Room Carpet Cleaner

The living room is one of the most popular places in a home. It's not only the space you and your family unwind in at the end of the day, but also when you have guests over, it's the place you entertain. Keeping the room clean is important, especially when it comes to the carpet. Here are just some of the things you can do to keep your carpet cleaner.  

Foot Protection

You're adamant that everyone must take off their shoes before walking on the carpet. Good job, you're on the right track; however, you're not quite at the finish line. Take this concept a step further and ensure everyone is wearing house slippers, socks, or some other foot protection. Your skin naturally harbors oil, including the bottom of your feet.

When walking on the carpet, these natural oils can transfer onto the carpet and cause staining. In excess, the oil buildup can even attract further staining. If you have hard floors in your home, such as hardwood, wearing foot protection can also keep those surfaces cleaner, so it is a win-win.

Proper Care

Ensure you're caring for the carpet correctly if you want to keep it in better condition for longer. First, start with regular vacuuming. Debris are always get caught in carpet. The longer they remain in the carpet, the more damaging. Invest in a good vacuum and make it a regular practice.

Once a week is a start, but more often is a good idea too. Second, only use those products that are intended for use on carpet. Trying to use a regular household cleaner on the carpet may damage the fibers. Damaged fibers look worn and often make the carpet look dirty even when it is not.

Professional Cleaning

Keeping your carpet clean also involves professional cleaning. It doesn't matter how aggressive your efforts are to keep your carpet clean, at some point you will need to have the carpet treated by a professional. The reason for this is that professional carpet cleaning is only partly about removing stains.

The other part of this process is about protecting the fibers and minimizing future stains. The result is carpet that doesn't just look better now, but also in the future. How often you need to have the carpet cleaned depends on your lifestyle, but the cleaner can help you determine the best schedule.

The more effort you put towards keeping your carpet clean, the better the outcome. Make certain you're doing your part.

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