Sunday, January 4, 2009

Making Your Carpet Last with the Right Care

By Qandishah Brown

Who doesnt like having warm soft carpets on their floors? These things are more than just an accent but it deteriorate quickly without proper care. Caring for your carpet properly can mean more than just an occasional vacuum. There are certain things to keep in mind so that you can clean your carpet properly. Correct cleaning can ensure that your carpet can last longer and stay looking nice as well.

A good thing to remember is that even if you dont see it, its there. This means that dust and dirt get trapped within your carpet without being visible. This is why it is important for you to vacuum your carpet at least once a week. You can do it more often if the area you live in has a lot of traffic and dust. Cleaning baseboards and hard to reach areas is also important; take the time to do this so that you prevent buildup.

A vacuum cleaner certainly makes the job of getting dirt out easier; but if you arent careful you may not be cleaning your carpet as thoroughly as youd like. To make sure that you get all the dust and dirt out, work slowly and go over the carpet several times. If you are working with wall to wall carpeting it will be easier to divide the entire area into sections and work by parts. This way you can be sure that you dont miss anything.

Wet cleaning your carpet can also be good for cleaning your carpet. Just remember that carpets can be sensitive and you should never use laundry soap or dishwashing detergent on it. Instead get something that is made especially for wet cleaning carpets. You should be even more careful when cleaning a carpet that is not made out of synthetic materials. Choose something especially for it and vacuum the carpet to before starting to eliminate dry soil.

When using a wet cleaning method its important that you follow directions for cleaning. Dont over wet your carpet; doing this can result in shrinkage, discoloration and odor if it does not dry properly. Removing or rinsing out all carpet cleaning solutions is important. Also allow the carpet to dry properly with proper ventilation before walking on it. - 14915

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