Stop Dirt at the Door
A key way to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of your carpet is to take steps to prevent the dirt from coming in the house in the first place. Keep the dirt outside where it belongs. Most soiling on carpets comes from dirt tracked in on shoes. To keep your carpet looking cleaner longer:Keep the exterior entrances to your home free of dirt. Good landscaping around the entrances helps keep the dust level down. Think of the porch or deck as part of the interior. Sweep them on a regular basis. Be sure to keep exterior “welcome” mats at every door. The best mat has a cut pile texture that wipes off dirt and dries shoes. Keep these mats clean! Place walk-off mats inside the doorways. The mat should be large enough to wipe both shoes as someone walks through the door. It is essential to keep these mats clean. Once soiled, they no longer clean shoes. Many people use remnant pieces of carpet for this purpose. The drawback is you are dependent on a professional carpet cleaner to thoroughly clean them. Use small area rugs that can be laundered in your washing machine. Many of these come with a rubber backing that prevent them from sliding on hard surface floors. These area rugs come in many attractive colors and designs. Launder your rugs every week or two. Take your shoes off at the door. Use a pair of comfortable “indoor only” shoes or slippers when you’re at home. This is a new habit to learn, but if you think about where your shoes have been today you might think twice about wearing them in your house. Preventing your carpets from getting dirty in the first place keeps your home healthier and helps your carpets last longer and look better. |
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