Establish a Regular Vacuuming Routine
Many homeowners who claim to vacuum frequently, often can’t specify the regularity of their cleaning routine. Remember the adage, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Hence, having a vacuuming schedule will ensure your rugs and carpets are cleaned with due regularity.
We suggest vacuuming your rug at least once every week. Though, if you have pets, kids, or your rug is situated in high-traffic areas like hallways or entryways, you may need to vacuum more frequently.
Prevent Tracking Dirt Into Your Home
Shoes are one of the primary carriers of dirt into your home, with pets being the other. Therefore, an easy measure to maintain your rug’s health is to avoid wearing shoes indoors. For those accustomed to wearing shoes indoors, you might find this a little challenging initially. Use a shoe rack near every entrance as a reminder, and keep some house slippers handy. But remember, wearing them outside beats the purpose! If you still need to wear shoes inside, place a mat at every entrance and diligently wipe your shoes when entering.
Favor Socks
Shoes might be harmful to your carpet, but socks are beneficial. Our feet naturally sweat and produce oils. Wearing clean socks or house slippers indoors can protect your carpet from these oils, which could affect the rug’s fibers and dyes over time.
Rethink Your Furniture Arrangement
Many homeowners rearrange their furniture occasionally for a breath of fresh air. This practice not only uplifts your home’s energy, but also changes the foot traffic patterns, evenly spreading the rug wear and tear. If you can’t rearrange your furniture, try rotating your rugs to avoid premature wear and tear in the most frequently used spots.
Promptly Blot Spills
Accidental spills are a common cause of stains on rugs. If you spill something potentially staining on your rug, use a white cloth or paper towel to soak up the excess liquid immediately. Apply light pressure and blot the area, avoid scrubbing, as it can deepen the stain and damage the rug.
These guidelines will assist you in keeping your rugs fresh and thriving between area rug cleanings from Golden State Chem-Dry of Upland/Rancho. If it’s time to schedule your regular rug cleaning, don’t hesitate to give us a ring at (909) 982-9999. We’ll be more than happy to assist!