When investing in new carpet for a home, many people will want the carpet to last. Carpet is a great flooring that provides a soft surface for play, helps to reduce echoes or noise inside the home, and even improve the home temperature’ efficiency. For homeowners who want to properly care for their carpet to ensure they last, Orange County Steam Masters will share some of the common carpet care mistakes, and what you should do to extend the life of your carpets.

Use Proper Vacuuming Techniques

Many homeowners will not vacuum their carpet enough or they vacuum improperly. Carpet should be vacuumed at least once a week. It is important to remove all of the dirt and other particles that falls onto the carpets. For those with lots of kids and or pets, carpet may require more frequent cleaning to reduce the amount of dirt on the carpet. Not only do you need to vacuum frequently, vacuuming also needs to be done right. For those with OCD, you may vacuum your floors in straight rows. However, this doesn’t actually remove dirt. To remove all of the dirt in your carpet, you will need to vacuum in multiple directions. Dirt can cause soiling stains and break down the carpet fibers. This is why it is important to vacuum the carpet often and properly.

Don’t Wear Shoes on the Carpet in House

As dirt is one of the leading causes of premature carpet wear, it is recommended not to wear shoes on the carpet. Too many people do not see the harm of wearing shoes inside the home. However, shoes can track in dirt. Shoes can also cause the carpet fiber to break down quicker, especially shoes with a hard sole. Shoes can also track in bacteria and viruses which compromise the healthiness of the home. To extend the life of the carpet and to keep it cleaner, make sure to remove shoes once inside the home.

Don’t Scrub or Delay; Blot Carpet Stains Right Away

When it comes to cleaning stains, homeowners make a ton of mistakes that can permanently ruin the carpets. For starters, it is important to clean stains as soon as they occur. The longer a spill, pet accident or stain sets on the carpet, the harder it will be to clean and remove the stain. When cleaning a stain, many people will scrub at the stain. Never scrub at a stain as it can spread the stain and damage the carpet pile. Another common mistake is using the wrong cleaner on the stain. Using the wrong carpet clean can cause discoloration or damage to the carpet. Make sure to test you cleaner on a spare piece of carpet or use an approved carpet cleaner.

DIY VS Professional Carpet Cleaning

When cleaning carpet, many homeowners will damage the carpet instead of cleaning them. When renting or buying a carpet cleaning machine to do their own carpet cleaning, often the homeowner will use water that is too hot. When people hear “steam clean” they think you need to use hot water. This is not the case. Water that it too hot can cause shrinking and even lead to fading. Another common mistake when cleaning carpet is over soaking the carpet. When over soaking the carpet it can cause mold and damage to the carpet. When cleaning carpet it is important to not over soak the carpet. Extract as much of the water as possible, and never use to much heat.

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To help extend the life of your carpet seek a professional carpet care and cleaning service. Contact Orange County Steam Masters today!