As one of the leading carpet cleaning companies in Arvada, we are often asked if there is anything special that you can do to keep new carpets feeling new. This week, our carpet and rug cleaning experts decided it was time to answer this question fully, in written form, so that people from all over the country, and indeed the world, can enjoy the wonderful new carpet feeling for longer.
There’s nothing quite like the feel of a brand-new carpet underfoot to make you feel as if you’re living in the lap of luxury. Unfortunately, the feeling soon goes if you are not careful, leaving you with just a pleasant memory. But is this the way things have to be or is it possible to extend the honeymoon period after laying a new carpet, so you can enjoy the fresh, new feeling for longer? Well, with a little time and effort, and the help of your local carpet cleaning professionals, we are pleased to be able to say that, yes, it is perfectly possible to extend the honeymoon period with new carpeting, simply by following these top tips:
Vacuum on a Regular Basis
If you only ever vacuum when there is visible dirt on your carpets, this could lead to premature wear and tear. Tiny little particles of dirt that are trapped in the pile and hidden from view can act like an abrasive compound, tearing individual fibers as they are walked on, and making your carpeting feel old and worn in the process. With regular vacuuming, you can minimize any wear and tear from such dirt and debris in your carpet pile, keeping it feeling like new for much longer than would otherwise have been the case. We recommend that you use a modern vacuum cleaner, fitted with a HEPA filter, to trap as many small particles as possible.
Make Use of Entrance Mats
Prevention is always better than a cure when there is a choice to be made. In our case, the addition of some sturdy mats at the entrance points to our homes can help us to keep new carpets feeling like new for longer. As any carpet cleaning specialist will confirm, the mud, dirt, debris, and dust that we bring into our homes from outside can wreak havoc on even the most hardwearing of flooring materials. As almost all of the dirt and debris is brought in on the soles of our shoes, entrance mats are a great way to deal with the problem. Of course, simply putting the mats down is not good enough: you will also need to make sure that every member of your household remembers to wipe their feet on them whenever they enter the home.
Place Rugs in High-Traffic Areas
A very easy and cost-effective way to preserve that delightful new carpet feeling is to place rugs in high-traffic areas around your home. In addition to being decorative, these rugs will act as a protective layer for the carpeting on which they are placed. Hallways and the entrances to main reception rooms are among the areas that normally receive the highest amount of foot traffic in residential properties. Whenever you take up the rugs to be cleaned (don’t forget our Arvada rug cleaning services if you are local), and perhaps at special times of the year such as Easter and Christmas, you can enjoy that new carpet feeling again! Some people use rugs in almost all areas of their home, to preserve their carpeting in a new condition. Whilst this approach is undeniably effective, it does mean that much of your new carpeting will be hidden from view for the majority of the time, should you decide to do this in your home.
Rearrange the Furniture Now and Then
Heavy chairs and tables can leave lasting imprints on your carpets if they are not moved around now and then. Whether you decide to completely rearrange the furniture in every room or simply shift it a few inches (and then shift it back again at a later date) is up to you of course. Either approach will help to keep your carpeting looking and feeling like new for longer. If you would rather not move your furniture at all, there is an alternative that you might like to consider: carpet protectors. These small, round rubber or plastic pads are designed to adhere to the feet of table and chair legs, and work by spreading the weight of the furniture in question over a greater surface area. They are also sometimes referred to as furniture sliders, due to the fact they make it much easier to move the heavy items of furniture to which they are affixed.
Pay for Professional Carpet Cleaning
One of the more common signs of a blocked vent is a machine that starts to run very hot. If your dryer feels uncomfortably hot to the touch (hot enough that you are unable to leave your hand on it for more than a few seconds due to fear of being burned), you should have the vent cleaned at the earliest opportunity. Failure to address the issue could result in the breakdown of your machine due to overheating or, worse still, a fire in your utility room. If you are not sure how hot is too hot, please refer to the manufacturer’s handbook that came with your appliance or contact the retailer who sold it to you, to request clarification. If neither of these options proves to be helpful, you can try consulting the local cleaning experts instead: perform an online search for ‘air duct cleaning near me’ and call at least two of the companies that you find, to ask for their professional opinion. In the event they agree with your initial assessment, you can also ask them to quote a price for cleaning your dryer vent.
In addition to following the above suggestions, be sure to trim any loose ends that you see. Pay particular attention to places where your new carpeting meets tiled or hardwood floors: these are the most likely locations for frayed and loose ends in the future. If you would like more tips on how to keep your carpets feeling new, or you would like to take advantage of our rug and carpet cleaning services in Arvada and the surrounding area, please feel free to call or message us at any time. It will be our pleasure to provide you with all the assistance you may need, including the preparation of a competitive quotation if desired.
Heavy chairs and tables can leave lasting imprints on your carpets if they are not moved around now and then. Whether you decide to completely rearrange the furniture in every room or simply shift it a few inches (and then shift it back again at a later date) is up to you of course. Either approach will help to keep your carpeting looking and feeling like new for longer. If you would rather not move your furniture at all, there is an alternative that you might like to consider: carpet protectors. These small, round rubber or plastic pads are designed to adhere to the feet of table and chair legs, and work by spreading the weight of the furniture in question over a greater surface area. They are also sometimes referred to as furniture sliders, due to the fact they make it much easier to move the heavy items of furniture to which they are affixed.
Pay for Professional Carpet Cleaning
Whilst the above measures will do much to protect your carpets, there is an extra step you can take that will help to keep your flooring feeling like new for even longer: having it cleaned by a team of professionals regularly. The truck-mounted steam cleaning machines that professionals use can extract dirt and dust that is deeply embedded in the pile of your carpets, something that is virtually impossible to achieve by any other means, certainly by any other practical methods. In doing so, such machines can return your carpeting to almost brand-new condition once again. How often you should pay for a professional cleaning service will depend on the amount of wear to which your carpets are subjected daily. Whilst those in quieter households may be able to get away with waiting two or three years between visits, homeowners with large families may wish to have their carpeting professionally cleaned once a year, or even once every six months if necessary.
In addition to following the above suggestions, be sure to trim any loose ends that you see. Pay particular attention to places where your new carpeting meets tiled or hardwood floors: these are the most likely locations for frayed and loose ends in the future. If you would like more tips on how to keep your carpets feeling new, or you would like to take advantage of our rug and carpet cleaning services in Arvada and the surrounding area, please feel free to contact Steve's Carpet Care & Restoration. It will be our pleasure to provide you with all the assistance you may need, including the preparation of a competitive quotation if desired.