Carpet Care and Maintenance

These simple guidelines will help maintain the life of your beautiful carpet:

1. Prevent dirt from collecting on your carpet. Use mats at all entrances and clean them frequently.
2. Vacuum frequently. Make sure to vary the direction that you vacuum to avoid wear.
3. Clean up food and drink spills as quickly as possible. Even tap water can cause discoloration if you allow it to set.
4. Change traffic patterns. Rotate furniture, so that people have to alter their path throughout the room.
5. To prevent fading, avoid long hours of direct sunlight on carpet by close blinds or shades periodically. Select a lighter colored carpet in sun-drenched rooms to minimize fading.
6. Place glides under heavy furniture to combat crushing. Rotate furniture to give carpet a rest.
7. Animals: Vacuum often and use deodorizer on previous “accident” sites. Some animals will have repeat “accidents” because they are drawn to the smell.
8. Replace air filters frequently on your heating and cooling system to prevent dust and other airborne particles from settling on your carpet.