Increasing Your Carpets Lifespan

When they are clean, carpets are pleasing to the eye. They improve the aesthetics of a home. A dirty carpet can be an eyesore. It has nothing to do with a carpets age. Most carpets do not reach the expected lifespan due to poor maintenance. 

Carpets take a lot of money and time to replace. The best way to ensure they will last a long time is to have them cleaned properly on a regular basis. Every year billions of pounds of carpet are thrown away and end up in landfills. They take about 1000 years to degrade.

Maintenance is the key to carpet preservation. These recommended steps extend the life of a carpet:

• Entryway matting

• Cleaning spots immediately

• Frequent vacuuming

• Periodic deep cleaning

Entryway Matting

Entryway matting stops dirt before getting in the building. The best mats allow at least two steps per foot to wipe soil from feet sufficiently. Fifteen feet of entrance matting will prevent as much as 80 percent of accumulated dirt from spreading. 

Cleaning Spots Immediately

Remove spills and spots immediately to get the most out of a carpet. Removing spills and spots quickly reduces the likelihood of becoming a permanent stain.

Frequent Vacuuming

Carpets need to be vacuumed more often than when they look dirty. The more often the soil is collected from a carpet, the better it is. Use an upright vacuum that has brush agitation. A routine vacuuming schedule removes 90 to 95 percent of dry soil. It also improves the air quality of the home by keeping allergens and dust out to the air.

Periodic Deep Cleaning

In addition to a regular vacuum routine, the carpet should periodically be professionally cleaned. Professional cleaning helps restore a carpet to its original condition and maintain its peak performance. The process extracts soils that accumulate deep down and might have been missed by routine cleaning. Special attention is paid to high-traffic areas.