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Professional Tips on Caring For Your Carpet

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For many homeowners who don’t want to deal with the difficulties of tile or hardwood flooring, carpet is an excellent choice. It's also safer for children and the elderly, and a clean carpet can be a gorgeous sight. However, a carpet that is not properly maintained and cleaned can easily become a problem. If you follow these tips from The Steam Team, keeping your carpet looking clean and soft can be simple and easy.


How To Prevent Stains


Nothing ruins a good carpet like a stain, and sometimes one small spill is all it takes. Here is some helpful advice to avoid staining your beloved carpet:


  • Train your pets well to avoid them urinating on the carpet. 

  • Make use of rugs in areas of the carpet where spills are common, such as underneath the dining room table.

  • Remove your shoes when entering the home. 


Avoid These Mistakes


You might think cleaning a carpet is easy, and it can be! But many homeowners make mistakes that only worsen their carpet, here are some common pitfalls to avoid:


  • Using carpet powders. Carpet powders are advertised as easy ways to eliminate unwanted scents from carpets, but these powders can leave residue in the carpet and do damage over time.

  • Rubbing stains. Rather than rubbing, dab and press on stains to remove them from your carpet. Rubbing stains will only push them deeper into the carpet.


Proper Carpet Care


Nothing is more important to the cleanliness of your carpet than well.. Cleaning it! Here are the proper ways to regularly clean your carpet:


  • Vacuum with baking soda. Vacuuming regularly will help keep dirt and debris out of your carpet. Adding baking soda before vacuuming will help remove odors.

  • Remove stains immediately. Any stain left unattended, even for a short while, will sink deeper into the carpet.

Call in the professionals. Even with all other methods in this article properly utilized, it’s good to occasionally have your carpet professionally cleaned to keep it looking its best. This is why The Steam Team offers professional carpet cleaning. Call The Steam Team for your carpet cleaning needs today!