You’ve just had new carpeting installed. It feels soft and pillowy, a joy to walk across. But there’s a part of you that knows this feeling is fleeting. You can picture your carpeting as it will look a few years or even months from now: drab, faded, beaten down, the type of flooring we know all too well as a San Diego carpet cleaning service.
It doesn’t have to be that way. By adopting a few new practices, you can extend the life of your carpet. Read on to learn more.
1 – Clean up spills as soon as possible
You spill a cup of coffee. Your dog has an “accident” in the living room. When these things happen, don’t hesitate to act. The longer you set stains sit, the harder they are to clean and the more damage they cause.
Remember that different stains might need different cleaning methods.If you’re not sure what method to use, read our blog post from last year.
2 – Go shoe-free
One way to keep your carpet clean is to make sure no one wears shoes indoors, thus keeping dirt and debris from outside away from your carpeting. You can switch to slippers or socks and designate shoes to be worn only indoors.
If you’d rather not go this route, install a doormat at every entrance of your home, which will allow you, your family and anyone who visits to wipe their shoes before going inside. If you live somewhere with a lot of wintry weather, you can even use two mats at each entrance: one outside to wipe off your shoes, and one indoors to take them off without getting the floors wet.
3 – How good is your vacuum?
Regular vacuuming is one of the chief ways you can keep your carpet clean, which is why you might want to invest in a better vacuum cleaner if you’re not sure the one you have is doing the job or if you live in a home with a lot of carpeting.
4 – How often do you vacuum?
Vacuum your carpet twice a week to keep it clean, going over each spot at least eight times — 12 for areas that are heavily trafficked — and moving the vacuum in different directions. This way, you can make sure you get up most of the dirt and debris. If you can’t devote that much time to vacuuming, consider getting a robot vacuum.
5 – Extra steps
In addition to vacuuming and proper shoe care, there are other ways you can keep your carpet looking and smelling nice, including using common household items such as cornmeal, baking soda, cinnamon and rosemary.
Professional San Diego carpet cleaning
Finally, a key way to keep your carpet looking newer longer is to have it cleaned by a professional once per year. Some people choose to rent their own equipment, but a professional service has the expertise to make sure the job gets done the right way.
If you’re looking for professional carpet cleaning in San Diego, turn to Under the Rug Floorcare. Our technicians come with the expertise you need to clean your carpeting, no matter what type of carpet you own.
Our methods include:
- Pre inspection
- Spot treatment
- Pre conditioning
- Agitation
- Hot water extraction
- Air treatment for quick-drying
Contact us today to receive a free estimate or to learn more about our top-rated San Diego carpet cleaning service.
