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In a busy household, maintaining the carpeting is easier said than done, especially for those with children and pets. However, it’s not impossible to prevent stains and minimize wear and tear. For everyday upkeep, here are some residential carpet cleaning tips to improve the look of your flooring. 

7 Residential Carpet Cleaning Tips 

1. Invest in Carpet Protector 

Purchase a carpet protector spray to prevent staining. Most residential carpet cleaning companies can provide a layer of carpet protector to also reduce wear. 

2. Wipe Your Feet

The more doormats you have in the home, the less dirt you’ll track in. To avoid dirt burrowing deep into the carpeting, encourage family members and visitors to use the doormat when they enter. You can also make the home a “no shoe” household. 

3. Don’t Forget Under the Rug 

For those with both rugs and carpets, lift up the rug once in a while and clean underneath it. Dirt and grime can find their way through the rug fibers and onto the carpeting. 

4. Vacuum Often 

residential-carpet-cleaningThis reduces the buildup of dirt, pet dander, and other allergens. You should vacuum areas that receive heavy foot traffic several times a week and other areas once a week.

5. Test Area Rugs

To avoid staining, test rugs before placing them on the carpet to make sure they’re colorfast. Otherwise, you’ll have a large, rug-shaped stain on the carpet.

6. Hire Professional Cleaners for Stains 

For more stubborn problems, hire a residential carpet cleaning team to remove them. They have the expertise and equipment to remove the stain without damaging the color of the carpeting.

7. Avoid Carpet Powder 

Carpet powder eliminates odors that have collected. Unfortunately, it can also linger, creating a residue that is difficult to remove. 

 

With these tips, you’ll keep the home’s carpeting in top condition for many years. For those more difficult stains, contact the residential carpet cleaning experts at Gray’s Carpet Cleaning in Rochester, NY. They have been the area’s leaders in stain protection, steam cleaning, and pet odor removal for more than 100 years. Call (585) 473-4947 to schedule an appointment or visit them online for more information about their services.

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