Preventive Maintenance
Carpet Care: Preventive MaintenanceEasy, proactive steps will keep your carpet looking good over time. Don't track dirt insidePlacing
walk-off mats outside all entrances will help absorb soil and moisture
and trap excessive dirt, sand, grit, oil, asphalt, or driveway sealer
that might otherwise be tracked into the home. Clean mats on a regular
basis (or sooner, when they need it) so they don't become sources of
soil themselves. Use a quality padA good carpet pad not only
gives better resilience and comfort underfoot, it can extend the life of
your carpet, especially on stairs. Because some carpets carry
warranties with specific density and thickness requirements, be sure and
review your warranty before purchasing your pad. Explore varieties of
carpet pad. Occasionally move heavy furnitureMoving your
furniture on occasion won't just renew the feel of your room, it will
also help avoid excessive pile crushing. Also consider using carpet
protectors under the legs of tables, chairs, and other furniture to help
distribute the weight. Damage can occur if you use chairs or appliances
with rollers or casters without a chair pad designed specifically for
carpet. Protect carpet when moving furnitureWhen moving heavy
wheeled furniture (pianos, buffets, etc.), prevent damage by placing a
protective barrier of heavy cardboard or plywood between the wheels and
the carpet. Clean your area rugsIf you use area rugs on your
carpet, be sure to clean them regularly, and make sure you clean and
restore the pile of the carpet underneath as well. Also, be sure to
check area rugs for colorfastness before placing them on carpet because
the color in some rugs may bleed through. After cleaning your carpet,
allow it to dry completely before replacing rugs. Reduce periods of direct sunlightProtect your carpet from prolonged periods of direct sunlight with blinds, shades, or awnings.
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