Replacing the carpet throughout your home is expensive so you will want to make it last for as long as possible. These five tips can help prolong the life of your new carpet and help it always look its best.
Use a Welcome Mat
Always have a mat at your door so guests can wipe their feet before entering your home. This will help reduce the amount of dirt and debris that they will carry in on their shoes and keep your carpet cleaner near the entrance.
Take Shoes Off
Family members should remove their shoes when entering the house to prevent bringing in dirt and debris. They can walk on the carpet in stocking feet and enjoy its softness while helping to keep the carpet cleaner and extending its life.
Add Carpet Runner
The path to the front door is the highest-traffic area in your home so it’s where the carpet gets dirty and shows wear first. To help prevent this area from looking old before its time, add a carpet runner that can be taken outside and cleaned.
Cover Windows
When you’re going to be gone for the day, close the drapes or blinds on your windows. The sun’s rays shining on the carpet can cause its colour to fade and make the carpet look older than it is. However, if you close the window treatments, the sun cannot shine on the carpet.
Vacuum Regularly
Even if your carpets and rugs in Middlesex don’t look dirty, they should be vacuumed at least once a week. Along with the dirt and debris that you can carry in from outside, dust and pet dander gets onto the carpet as well. Along with keeping the carpet clean, vacuuming will reduce the allergens in your home as well.
These tips will make your carpet stay looking new for several years.