Carpets are in need of care and maintenance like anything in our home. Where some may believe that vacuuming the carpets on occasion is adequate care, the carpets need so much more care and maintenance, including professional services in order to protect the beauty, longevity, and overall health. Today, we at Harris Carpet & Floors would like to share the basics of routine carpet care to keep your carpets well managed.

Vacuuming Carpet

Vacuuming is a vital part of maintenance. Dirt and debris is a natural abrasive, adding foot traffic causes friction that acts like sandpaper, accelerating the deterioration of the carpet. Vacuuming the carpets daily should be your top goal, but as often as possible. Vacuum the carpets slowly in a grid pattern, overlapping the rows as you go. Be sure to vacuum horizontally and vertically to ensure efficiency.

Spot Carpet Cleaner

When there are substance spills or tracked in on the carpets, or even pet accidents, they need to be treated right away. Be sure to use your favorite carpet stain removing cleaner or preferred DIY carpet cleaning remedy. Always blot, as opposed to scrubbing or rubbing techniques. Patch test any product in an inconspicuous place to ensure the carpet’s color or integrity will not be compromised. Never use hot water as it can set in a stain, and stick with white rags, paper towels, and so on as any dye or print can be inadvertently transferred onto the carpets. If you use commercial cleaning products, follow the directions on the label.

Window Treatments to Prevent Sun Fading of Carpet

Direct sunlight will undoubtedly fade your carpet’s color. If possible, rearrange the furniture periodically to create new paths of foot traffic to even out the wear. Install blinds, curtains or drapes, and consider UV film on the windows. During the peek sun hours, be sure the blinds and curtains are closed to protect the carpets.

Professional Carpet Cleaning

At the bare minimum, carpets should be professionally deep cleaned every year. You may need to consider more frequently if the carpets have a lot of foot traffic, the people living in the home have allergies or asthma, indoor smokers, and pets. Routine carpet cleaning by a professional removes the allergens, dirt, debris, and contaminates that makes the carpets healthier, improves the indoor air quality, preserves the condition, makes the carpets look more vibrant and fresher, neutralizes potential odors, and can help the carpets last longer. Even when carpets do not look like they need a professional cleaning, carpets installed after a year should be professionally to remove the residual filth that was missed during the vacuuming.

Carpet Cleaning, Stain & Odor Removal & More in Missouri City, Stafford, Sugarland, Pearland, Richmond / Rosenberg & Greater Houston, Texas

With Harris Carpet & Floors, our certified experts are readily available to provide quality carpet cleaning services that clean, sanitize, and deodorize your carpets so they are fresh and clean. We use high-end products and equipment to provide superior services by trained and experienced technicians. With our carpet cleaning services, your carpets are well-cared for to provide the benefits of carpet cleaning as well as keeping them healthy. Call Harris Carpet & Floors today for your carpet cleaning service.