Top 5 Carpet Care New Year Resolutions.

Our top tips for keeping your carpet looking good all year long!

Now that the Christmas presents have been pack away and the wrapping paper recycled, it will soon be time to take down the tree and decorations in readiness for the New Year.  It is at this time of year we often reflect on the year that has passed and look forward to the start of a new year with fresh hopes and dreams.  As you make lists of resolutions for the New Year, don’t forget the little things such as upping your home maintenance routines and especially carpet care.  If you really want to make small changes that have a big impact then carpet care is the best place to start. These tips will help you stay focused and on track to have the best looking carpet in the neighbourhood – all year long!

Carpet care is on the list and this year I promise I will;

1. Use mats and rugs

Mats and rugs at entry points to your home and high traffic areas, trap dirt and prevent wear and tear. It is important to remember to clean these mats and rugs  from time to time to prevent soil transfer.  It is also a good idea to keep paths and entrances well swept to stop dirt and leaves being blown into your home. This is one of the simplest ways to start your carpet care kick start to 2018.

2. Vacuum regularly

Dry vacuuming is the best thing you can do to prevent soil build up and damage to your carpet fibres.  Most people understand that vacuuming is necessary to remove the dirt and hair you can see on top of the carpet, however it is the dirt you can’t see that often causes the most damage.  Dirt and dust particles trapped between the fibres can cause damage.  This damage is caused by dirt particles rubbing against the fibres as we walk.  Carpets are fantastic filters and help remove the dust and other pollutants from the air by trapping them within the fibres.  However this means that the carpets need to be vacuumed at least one to two times a week to remove them.

3. Attend to stains as soon as they happen

The sooner you attend to stains, the more chance you have of removing them.  Stains from food and liquid spills as well as pet stains should never be left to settle in! Always remove as much of the liquid or solid as you can by gently blotting/scraping.  Then try to dilute the stain with water – do no saturate the stain as then you will cause water damage as well! Misting water over the stain using a spray bottle is a great way to dilute the stain.  Just make sure you sprat a light mist of eater then gently blot dry and repeat as necessary.  Never rub or scrub the carpet as this will damage the fibres. Once you have removed as much of the stain as you can using just water, consult a professional carpet cleaner.

4. Avoid store bought stain removers

Many of the over the counter products you can buy from the local supermarket are just expensive bottles of water mixed with hydrogen peroxide.  However some also contain bleach which can damage your carpet.  Often they can make the stains much worse and even cause more damage than the original stain. Before using any stain removal products make sure you consult a carpet care professional. Some stains such as paint, makeup, nail polish, ink and other oil based stains do not respond well to the water and chemicals in these products.  Always seek advice from a carpet care professional for these types of stains.

5. Hire a professional carpet care cleaning service at least once a year

The first four tips are all about carpet care maintenance and are easy for you to do regularly throughout the year.  It is important to maximise your efforts by hiring a professional carpet care service at least once  year.  Professionally steam cleaning your carpet will ensure your carpet is clean and sanitised.   Clean carpets not only look and feel great, they also help keep your family healthy.

Black Gold Carpet Cleaning is your local carpet care professional – contact us for advice and a free quote!

What’s your New Year’s Resolution? Please leave a comment below.