Tips for Cleaning Your Carpets for the Holidays

Posted by john on Nov 21, 2011 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

The holidays are upon us and if you want to make sure that your home is looking in tip-top shape, you need to take a good look at your carpets.

Let’s face it: Your carpets greet everyone that walks through your door and they take a beating all year long. And eventually they begin to show it. Consequently, when it comes to carpet cleaning, you need some effective tips that will allow you protect your carpet and remove stains, dust and other dirt that otherwise make you irritated.

Here are some easy to use tips from your friends at Crowley Construction that can keep your carpet always clean, safe and intact for not only the holidays, but also longer periods of time:

Use Entrance Mats — A good entrance mat protects carpet from getting overly dirty. The important point to remember is you should get a good quality mat that is as large as practical for the area you’re locating it in so that it can clean shoes and keep the soils off. In addition, you will need to clean the entrance mat regularly.

Stain Removal Tips — Stains on the carpet are common problems no matter how careful you are. When you try removing stains, avoid rubbing roughly and carelessly as it can make the stain permanent on the carpet as well as weaken the fabric. When you see a fresh stain, you can immediately cover it with a thick cloth and keep something heavy on it for sometime so that the stain get absorbed by the cloth. If the stain is not fresh, you can apply lukewarm water and then place the cloth on it. To dry it, avoid using hair dryer or ironing.

Steam Clean — Steam cleaning is a proven method for proper carpet cleaning. If you can do it your own if you purchase or rent a steam-cleaning machine, or you can hire a professional carpet cleaning company. You can go for steam cleaning yearly or every six months, depending on the amount of traffic and dirt buildup.

Use Mild Cleaning Products — When it comes to cleaning products, you should use the mildest available, as harsh products will reduce the life of your carpet. If stains look deep and permanent, only then go for harsh product, but you must read through its labels well and adhere to the application procedure as directed.

The construction professionals at Crowley Construction can handle your Vermont home improvement project big or small.  If you’d like to have a private consultation, call 802-893-2603 or email gary@crowleyconstructionvt.com.  For more great home improvement tips, connect with us on Facebook.

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